Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| 00706 | 04/05/2006 | 00706 | 10022759 | Vsc-related zero point calibration and sensor check. *kb | 09/26/2007 |
| 4423 | 11/23/2004 | 10016056 | Engine repair manual correction for 2003 toyota sequoia. 00400-rm959-u1. *tt | 08/19/2005 | |
| 00305 | 02/09/2005 | 10015532 | Abnormal squeal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area, usually during cold start-up. an improved 2uz-fe accessory drive belt has been developed to correct this condition. *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| 02104 | 06/14/2004 | 10008412 | Excessive sulfur dioxide odor. *mj | 07/30/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 84000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. while traveling 20 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle would not respond. occasionally, the contact stated that the failure would reset within twenty-four hours. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 85000 and the failure mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. while traveling 20 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle would not respond. occasionally, the contact stated that the failure would reset within twenty-four hours. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 85000 and the failure mileage was 84,000. kmj | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. while traveling 20 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle would not respond. occasionally the contact noticed that after waiting a 24 hour period upon restarting the vehicle the failure would not occur. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and has not been repaired. the current mileage is 85000, the failure mileage was 84000. bml | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that the stabilizer control system failed while driving 20 mph and attempting a right turn. the rear tires began to spin and the vehicle woukld not respond or accelerate for several seconds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the ecu needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 1 | ||
| On sept 6,2006. the trac off, vsc trac and check engine lights are coming. my 2003 sequoia only has 31,786 miles and paid $2891.48 for the service. today 8-26-09 my car only has 58,000 miles and the trac off, vsc trac and the check engine lights are coming back, they want to charge to fix the same problem. i am not sure they fixed the previous problem in 2006? because i asked them to save the parts and give it to me when i pick up the car, but they did have it, something is fishy? if they replace now the problem is back, my car have low miles. i do some research on the internet, could be the problem from the toyota, they need to recall all sequoia to fix the problem. i don't want pay $3,000 every 2 years or every 30,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 71000 | 2 | 03/17/2003 |
| 9/07 - a load noise sounded and the vehicles brakes and steering locked up on me while i was accelerating and approaching a 4 way stop light. i took the vehicle in to folsom lake toyota for service that day. they told me they could not find the problem, maybe it was do to a low charge from the battery. so i had them replace the battery. 10/1/07 a few weeks later i was accelerating and going on to the freeway when all of a sudden the brake noise sounded the steering and brakes locked up and all my engine lights came on then i completely lost power. i coasted to the side turned off the key and turned it back on again nothing happened so i turned it off and on again and it was working again. i took my vehicle back to folsom lake toyota and 3 weeks later they still can not find anything wrong with my vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2006 | 46000 | 1 | 11/30/2002 |
| Vehicle engine light and vsc off and vsc trac lights all came on and vehicle lost power, stalling completely while driving. occurred repeatedly. undriveable and unsafe. towed to dealer. no specific diagnostic code emerged. multiple posts regarding this same issue dating back to 2003 on mycarstats.com and edmunds website toyota forum. my dealer stated this problem was unsafe indeed. my 4 children and husband were with me when it occurred. *jb | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 5 | 05/15/2003 | |
| While consumer was driving the check engine light/trac light, and abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. then, vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had vehicle towed to dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the battery needed to be replaced. consumer informed mechanic that this problem recurred and had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 12/22/2003 | 17643 | 3 | 04/18/2003 |
| Inadequate braking, interior noises, oil pressure gauge. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 12/19/2003 | 5700 | 1 | 08/02/2003 |
| First oil gauge. when i drive the suv between 60 to 75 mph, the oil gauge point to zero. dealer unable to fix it. second. there are coolant pipe routed under vehicle without any protection. it is a great change broken by minor road hazard. my 2003 4wd sr5 sequoia was broken at 12/19/2003. it took dealer 3 days to replace the 1 meter length pipe, because it is impossible for dealer to place the pipe at original position. this is bad design. no protection and not easy replace. i check other big suv at market. they all use plastic shield to protect similar pipe under their suv. i consider this is safety defect. toyota should recall it. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/19/2007 | 28900 | 2 | 08/01/2003 |
| I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that just had a major computer system failure with the skid control systems. there was no warning, the vsc lights came on in the dashboard and a loud sound came from the engine, like bending metal. this vehicle only has 28k in 3 1/2 years, and that means i'm 6 months past bumper to bumper warranty. i had heard about this problem previously because i had a similar problem within months of buying the car, but that was covered under warranty. as i research on-line at www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sequoia, i discovered that many people had the exact same problem and toyota was not willing to fix the problem. i took the vehicle to toyota and they replaced 2 computers related to the traction control systems at a cost of $2,300. they replaced: translate computer assembly & skid control computer assembly. i'm upset because toyota knows about this dangerous problem, and obvious expensive repair, and will do nothing about it. moreover, my case is only one of many owners with the same problem. i ask you to review this ever growing issue with sequoia's and tundras and persuade toyota to do the right thing, and issue a recall for the defective computer systems. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| My engine light keeps coming on and the dealership that i have been taking it to keeps telling me that they can not fine anything. the warranty run out at 60,000 miles and i'm at 59260. i have taking the vehicle 3 time. i believe they are trying to wait for my warranty to run out. *tr | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed a rotten egg smell coming through air conditioner (a/c) vents, making consumer and passengers sick. the vehicle was tested for high carbon monoxide exhaust. *ak the consumer, husband, any or all passenger including the infant child would feel dizzy, light headed, and nauseas. the consumers infant child would sleep hard and was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with co exposure. no one would feel these symptoms any longer when out of the vehicle. *scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 04/01/2003 | ||
| While driving an ammonia and sulfur smell entered the passenger's cabin. dealer could not determine the cause of the smell. the consumer's doctor recommended not to drive the vehicle due to the headaches that the consumer was experiencing. *ak there are many other people with this problem they can contact town hall toyota by clicking on edmund.com. *cb *jb | |||
| 10/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Ammonia and sulfur smell in the cabin. causing nausea and allergy problems. my problem is so bad that my doctor is thinking about writing a prescription saying i can't drive this vehicle. this is a current problem with other seqouia's. there are numerous complaints through out the usa. *la | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust smells of rotten eggs are escaping throughout the exhaust system. driver is concerned because carbon dioxide may be entering as well. dealer is aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 01/15/2003 | |
| Re: vin 5tdzt34a13s161056 i am writing this letter in regards to the 2003 toyota sequoia i purchased in january 2003 with approximately 40 miles from toyota town dealership in stockton california. after making several attempts to resolve this problem with the dealership, i am now writing to you as a last resort. my vehicle expels a very strong ammonia smell from the vent system after acceleration. the smell has been strong enough to make one sneeze or your eyes watery. the third and final time i took my vehicle to the dealership for a solution, the technician informed me he had contacted toyota manufacturer mechanics. they stated it was a condensation smell from the air-conditioning system that was very common. they suggested using the air conditioning system more often. i informed him i was aware of that smell but that was also different from the ammonia. the representative informed they would contact me when the manufacturer had a solution. he wanted to set up another appointment to service my car, but i refused. toyota town had the car twice before to check the problem and did not come up with a solution, but was only able to inconvenience me from getting to work etc. i am disappointed that i have had my vehicle for 9 months and cannot relax because i have an ongoing problem that has not been fixed, but yet i am paying for it. the ammonia smell is not normal and it is not comforting to know that toyota does not stand by their word and try to come up with a solution. thank you in advance for looking into this matter. please feel to call me at (209) 983-3965. sincerely, layetta finister. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 1 | ||
| 2003 toyota sequoia with vsc warning and engine lights illuminated. customer states they came on after he hit a bump in the road. dealer said it was fine and if they didn't go off call for an appointment. mechanic determined it was the oxygen sensor was frozen in the exhaust manifold.. *kb the consumer stated the gear shift lever began hitting the windshield wiper lever when shifting from park to drive. upon removing the plastic covering from the steering column the dealer discovered that the shaft lever and assembly was completely broken on one side and hanging by a thread on the other. *tr | |||