Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/09/2013 | 65000 | ||
| Traveling on the freeway at a speed of 55 miles the vcs trac control light came on and the brakes were applied with out me hitting the breaks, i lost control of the steering for a slight second, the truck swerved to the left, it almost cause me to hit a car on the left of me on the freeway. once i turned the car off, the vcs trac lights turned off, then it happened again on the street at a lower speed of 45 mile the vcs trac light started to flash and the breaks were applied and the truck swerved to the left, the lights stayed on again until i turned off the truck. | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 173817 | 1 | |
| This was the first incident: as i was driving then suddenly the truck started to beep and moves back and forth and made a braking sound. and i went into the side and hit a small post and the seat belt tighten. now my back has been hurting me since. and some lights were on. the vsc trac and trac off lights were on. then after that one i have been driving very careful but it will still do the same thing. the beep starts and the swirling back and forth. but i have been driving slower too so i don't get out of control. this is very scary. after the i turn off the truck the lights are not on. but the thing is that it just happens. i have no i idea when or what time. i hope i can get help on fixing this problem. thank you *tr | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 107901 | 1 | |
| I own a 2001 toyota sequoia and experienced a loss of steering control on three separate occasions. the first incident occurred while driving through a shopping mall parking lot at 5 mph. our vehicle shuddered and swerved to the right while a buzzer went off & then the vsc and trac off lights illuminated. the next two incidents occurred over the next few days while driving on the highway between 20-25 mph. on both occasions our vehicle lost control and veered to the right before i was able to gain control of the vehicle. this is a serious life safety defect that has been acknowledged by toyota for the 2003 sequoia's and by the vast amount of complaints should extend to earlier models as well. i recently took our sequoia into a mechanic and their trouble shooting revealed that the skid control ecu would need to be replaced, costing over $3400. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 137000 | 1 | |
| Was driving down major interstate when the vsc warning came on with buzzer. brakes felt like they were being ground down, engine decelerated, and could feel bumping and grinding on brake pedal. pulled over and checked under car, found nothing. got back on interstate and same thing happened only this time the system turned itself off. can not turn the vsc off with the button provided. research on internet reveals not an unique issue with sequoia. has also happened with tundra and other toyotas with vsc system. no fix available as of 09/30/2012 that can be found. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Wife was pulling off from a stoplight when the traction control system light (skidding car icon) and warning buzzer came on and the vehicle started making a loud grinding sound, vibrating, and pulling to the right. she pulled the vehicle over, turned it off, and called me to come swap vehicles with her. when i started the car, of course, the symptoms had gone away. several days later on a family trip, i was driving the vehicle on the interstate at 65-70 mph when the vehicle did the same thing she had described. we pulled over, the noise stopped, and then the vsc/trac and trac off came on. this should be a recall fix. too many vehicles have had this problem, over several production years (2003's actually have a recall for a similar issue). however, reading various forums has made me think toyota doesn't even know the root cause of this. but it's definitely a safety issue that needs to be checked out. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Today driving at 40mph my 2001 sequoia suddenly jolted and brake with a terrible grinding noise, this while i was using the gas pedal! it was very scary and shocking that it could possibly do such an unsafe maneuver. my children & i were terrified as the beeping started and then a steady noise while the grinding persisted. i am so glad the car behind us did not plow into us, and still do not know how they did not. to everyone that has stated this: people will be killed because of this, you are very correct. it is dangerous to have such a faulty system in a car on the road. we had is towed away, and frankly i know not what to do since reading all of these other incidents. even if we have it fixed, it sounds like it will not cease. i had this happen twice in the last 2 days, but thought i'd run over a pothole or something. today, it was smooth pavement and nice weather. we really need a recall to save lives! *tr | |||
| 07/02/2011 | 153000 | 1 | |
| Was driving down major interstate when the vsc warning came on with buzzer. brakes felt like they were being ground down, engine decelerated, and could feel bumping and grinding on brake pedal. pulled over and checked under car, found nothing. got back on interstate and same thing happened only this time the system turned itself off. can not turn the vsc off with the button provided. research on internet reveals not an unique issue with sequoia. has also happened with tundra and other toyotas with vsc system. no fix available as of 07/30/2012 that can be found. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 164359 | 1 | |
| Vehicle's traction control system malfunctioned while driving on dry flat pavement. vsc and trac control lights came on, vehicle pulled hard to the right, made loud grinding noise, and was extremely difficult to control steering and braking. this continued for approximately one minute, stopped, and then did it again. this is a very dangerous situation which could potentially lead to fatal accident if it occurs at higher speeds. it happened with our children in the car and scared everyone. this is the second time it has happened to us, but appears to be a very common problem with this make/model. i would like to see a recall. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2011 | 153000 | ||
| Was driving down major interstate when the vsc warning came on with buzzer. brakes felt like they were being ground down, engine decelerated, and could feel bumping and grinding on brake pedal. pulled over and checked under car, found nothing. got back on interstate and same thing happened only this time the system turned itself off. can not turn the vsc off with the button provided. research on internet reveals not an unique issue with sequoia. has also happened with tundra and other toyotas with vsc system. no fix available as of 07/30/2012 that can be found. | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 164359 | 1 | |
| Vehicle's traction control system malfunctioned while driving on dry flat pavement. vsc and trac control lights came on, vehicle pulled hard to the right, made loud grinding noise, and was extremely difficult to control steering and braking. this continued for approximately one minute, stopped, and then did it again. this is a very dangerous situation which could potentially lead to fatal accident if it occurs at higher speeds. it happened with our children in the car and scared everyone. this is the second time it has happened to us, but appears to be a very common problem with this make/model. i would like to see a recall. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 228926 | 1 | |
| The sequoia vsc trac,vsc off sensor lights turning on and off and hearing grinding noise,and lose power. and the roll over system light come on. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 181008 | ||
| Two days ago, i happened to be on my way home on a back road and only going around 40 mph when my stability control light, vsc trac, and trac off light came on and my car started making a beeping noise and i could not control my vehicle. this is for a 2001 toyota sequoia. i have seen many complaints since on different forums about this same problem. what can be done about this problem? i am very disappointed with toyota and hope that there will be a recall on this problem or they could be facing some lawsuits if these kind of problems persist and someone gets injured or even killed because of neglagence on toyota's part. as for me and my family, we have owned toyota vehicles for years, my great uncle was even asked to be in a toyota commerical because of the devotion our family has had to toyota. i really hope they do the right thing because there will be challenges made against their company if not. | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Vsc, abs, trac, and brake warning lights all on constantly. when first observed, only occurred during cold weather. lights did not come on when weather and car was warm. starting 2010, these warning lights have constantly been on. toyota dealer seemed unsure of problem, but suspected that vsc computer needed to be replaced at a cost of $2500. | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 102000 | ||
| I have a 2001 toyota sequioa auto sr5 and there are 5 lights on steady. the vsc,track,stability,abs, and brake lights. the lights have been on for a few years. the car drives fine, but the abs and the track does not work. the power brake booster has been changed, with no help. i have called the dealer, but have not been there because of the money they want to check out the car. from reading on the internet, the problem sounds like a vsc unit. i scanned the car, and there are no codes. i understand that there might be a recall on the vsc unit. the dealer says no, but i am fileing a complaint about safety because the vsc and the abs does not work. thank you for your time. | |||
| 10/18/2006 | 98000 | ||
| I have a 2001 toyota sequoia, purchased used in 2004. in 2006, the abs,vsc,brake lights began to light up intermittently. after a few months, they came on & stayed on. the dealer did a diagnostic test and said it was a computer problem and would cost $2500+ to fix. this seems like a major design flaw by toyota, and causes an extremely unsafe condition. i would expect a recall due to the number of similar complaints. | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 80000 | ||
| I was driving my 2001 toyota sequoia today when the vehicle skid control (vsc) activated for no apparent reason. i was at freeway speeds on the flat, level freeway. the car suddenly lunged forward and pulled hard to the right forcing me partway into the next lane. this is not the first time this has occurred either. the problem is widespread when i searched for an answer on the net. i am telling you, this will kill or seriously injure someone if it hasn't already. this needs to be addressed by toyota. they initially ignored the accelerator pedal complaint too as operator error. this vsc turning on by itself has happened to me about 6 times in the last 18 months. i have replaced the expensive yaw sensor and that did not fix the problem. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem has just started to occur summer 2010. the problem is an intermittent ratcheting or grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle which causes the wheels and steering to vibrate immensely and have feelings of lost control while driving. this has occurred at all different road speeds, specifically it has occurred while i was driving at full highway speed of 70 mph. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem started last summer 2009, and now this problem has become consistent and at every acceleration from a dead stop. the vehicle stalls momentarily and the vsc light/s come on the same time. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem has just started to occur summer 2010. the problem is an intermittent ratcheting or grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle which causes the wheels and steering to vibrate immensely and have feelings of lost control while driving. this has occurred at all different road speeds, specifically it has occurred while i was driving at full highway speed of 70 mph. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem started last summer 2009, and now this problem has become consistent and at every acceleration from a dead stop. the vehicle stalls momentarily and the vsc light/s come on the same time. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem has just started to occur summer 2010. the problem is an intermittent ratcheting or grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle which causes the wheels and steering to vibrate immensely and have feelings of lost control while driving. this has occurred at all different road speeds, specifically it has occurred while i was driving at full highway speed of 70 mph. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem started last summer 2009, and now this problem has become consistent and at every acceleration from a dead stop. the vehicle stalls momentarily and the vsc light/s come on the same time. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem has just started to occur summer 2010. the problem is an intermittent ratcheting or grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle which causes the wheels and steering to vibrate immensely and have feelings of lost control while driving. this has occurred at all different road speeds, specifically it has occurred while i was driving at full highway speed of 70 mph. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 158800 | ||
| My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (abs) has failed. this problem started last summer 2009, and now this problem has become consistent and at every acceleration from a dead stop. the vehicle stalls momentarily and the vsc light/s come on the same time. the reason i mention both the vsc and the abs, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 125000 | ||
| Vsc/trac lights come on and stay on on my 2001 toyota sequoia - appears to be a common problem and is a potential safety hazard with the stabilization computer possibly going out. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 31000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. the contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle abnormally decelerated to speeds of 5 mph without warrant. the vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. in addition, the contact stated the electronic stability control exhibited unknown signs of failure. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 70000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather conditions. an increase of acceleration occurred without warning. suddenly, the vehicle steered into another lane due to a loss of steering control. the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a wall; another vehicle rear ended the vehicle. the vehicle was completely destroyed with injuries to the driver and passenger. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 4/26/10 *cn updated 05/11/10.*jb | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 860000 | 1 | |
| The car slowed down to 40mph while i was doing 65. mechanic said the throttle body assembly is not working properly. i escaped several accidents while i was driving, the brakes had became loosed, and the steering wheel became very hard to handle. the car started jerking, and almost ran over. i went to llehman toyota on 441 north miami beach, they charged me 1800 dollars to fix the censor, and the steering wheel assembly. now, the same problem repeats. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2007 | 115000 | 1 | |
| Owner of 2001 toyota sequoia that infrequently has an issue where out of nowhere the vsc device activates. the vehicles front left wheel starts to grind and you can hear the device going frantically until it stops on its own. normally it is brief and the 'vsc off' light comes on, but there have been times where it has happened at high speed causing distressing situation. toyota dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that it could be a defective control module, but they couldn't find an obvious cause. they cleaned the sensors at the wheels and where the connection hooks to the dashboard for vsc off button. i wrote toyota in hopes that they would offer assistance, but they responded with the terms of the warranty and that there was no issue. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2010 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The throttle stuck in the closed position while we were traveling on the highway maintaining 65 mph. the vsc and engine lights came on. there was suddenly no acceleration and response from the pedal so we came to a stop on the side of the road with the car in drive and the engine still on. i had a near collision when this happened a week prior in the middle of an intersection and the acceleration was lost. this is fixed temporarily by turning the engine off and back on again 5 minutes later. i had to get the whole throttle body replaced. this happened at 85,000 miles. this happened with the same vehicle at 48,000 miles 3 years ago and they seemed to fix it by cleaning the throttle control sensor really good. i've seen reports of others experiencing this as well on line. this should be a recall item...thank god we are still alive! *tr | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 47581 | 1 | |
| Unexpected acceleration on a 2001 toyota sequoia registered to a mother of 4. incident occurred on i85 at mile-marker 104 in broad daylight with clear, dry conditions. with recent revelations about toyota hidden safety around unexpected acceleration, this is the only explanation that makes sense with regards this fatal accident. *tr updated 03/14/10 *bf according to the police report, the right front tire of the vehicle ran off the roadway to the right onto the rumble strip. the driver over corrected and swerved to the left, losing control of the vehicle and crossing all three lanes of travel. the vehicle ran off the road to the left, striking a plastic construction barrell. the vehicle began overturning in the median and struck the median guardrail cable. updated 06/17/10. *jb | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Ecu computer and traction failure in 2001 totota sequoia. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| I have a sequoia which i bought brand new in 2001. for all my services i take it to atlanta toyota in duluth, ga. recently my vsc trac and vsc off sensor light turning on and off and i | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| Vsc trac warning light intermittently comes on while driving. if you turn the car off and then back on they go away. i took it to the toyota dealer several times under an extended warranty and they could never get it to fail. they told me to come in when it is failing and they could then look at it. this has been going on intermittently for years now. i am concerned that it will finally fail completely and may cause an accident. way to many of these sequoia's are having this same problem for this to be an isolated issue. toyota needs to step up and fix this as it is a safety issue. tr | |||
| 07/16/2009 | 147641 | 1 | |
| Vsc/trac light has been coming on intermittently for one year with no ill effects until yesterday when the vsc system activated itself twice under perfectly normal driving conditions. the first time it happened i was braking normally when the vsc kicked on and limited my stopping ability. the second time the vsc activated was i was driving 50 mph, foot off the brake, when the vehicle began pulling hard to the right forcing me into the next lane. for the few moments this lasted i had no control over braking or steering. dealer has yet to resolve the issue. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 77140 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2001 toyota sequoia in april/01. i don't recall any problems until about may/04. the vsc light kept coming on and the car wouldn't have any power for about 30 seconds. i informed the dealer about the problem and was told that the car was passed the warranty and i would have to pay out of pocket to have it looked at. i didn't have the money so i just dealt with it. well about 5 months later, the brake would engage causing a grinding noise thus making the car pull to the right without any warning. even now i drive down the interstate going almost 70mph and it does it. if i didn't have a quick reaction time, i'm sure i would have been in an accident by now. all of this happens on dry roads while going straight. no reason for the vsc (traction control) to engage. toyota really should be forced to do a recall on this. i have read a lot of complaints about this problem. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2004 | 120000 | 1 | |
| The vsc light came on after my 2001 sequoia hit a pot-hole. this was back in 2004 and the light remains on. i was told it was a sensor. the vehicle is long out of warranty and i can't afford any expenses right now. that's just one of a few major components to go. in 2003 the torque converter went and the transmission had to be replaced. i had 88,000 miles on it and it was beyond the 60,000 drive train warranty. however, toyota did pay for half of the $4000 bill with the dealership picking up a 1/4 of the bill. i paid the rest. was paying half an admission by toyota that they provided a faulty transmission. i do know that the dealership removed the old transmission and shipped it off to toyota and i never heard another word about it. the brakes on these big vehicles have been a sore spot with me. i've had to change brakes and rotors numerous times over the years. and last on my list of complaints is the tailgate. it has rusted out prematurely and it is more than a $1,000 to replace. i use bungies to keep it closed up and i had to prop the window up since the tracking system in the tailgate rusted out and fell apart. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 48700 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota sequoia- 48k miles..vehicles traction control and vsc lights come on shortly after driving the car. just before the lights come on, the car shakes and makes a grinding noise, pulls to the right, and loses power. this occurs every time you drive the car. anywhere from 1min to 15min from the start of driving. it is very dangerous once the vehicle is up to speed, we have almost gotten in to an accident because the car pulled so violently and didn't have power. the car will shake and pull and the only way we've gotten it to stop is by stepping on the brake and reducing speed (less than 30 mph). after we reduce the speed, the trac and vsc lights come on and the car is drivable until you cycle the ignition. it's pretty scary. my father-in-law took the car to a toyota dealership and their diagnosis is skid control ecu faulty, must replace. dtc codes c1363 and c1234. the cost they quoted him was $2415.99 + $200 labor. we haven't decided to purchase the new ecu because we feel its something that should be covered under a warranty or should be a tsb. i've since searched the internet and found that other sequoia owners have the same problem and toyota's response is to just replace the ecu. some of them even got into accidents due to the sudden loss of power and shaking. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| On my 2001 toyota sequoia, the vsc/abs/skid light came on a few days. we took it to the toyota dealer and they indicated that the vsc/abs skid control ecu has failed. we are told that we need to replace this at a cost of $2,400. i understand that there have been numerous reports of this problem, catching fire, etc. and this problem is life threatening. i feel that toyota should step up and fix this problem without charging me. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2001 | 5000 | 25 | 04/12/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns 2001 toyota sequoia. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle slowed down rapidly without warning while he depressed the accelerator pedal. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 5,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 106000 | 8 | 08/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. while driving 50 mph, the versa-track stability control lights illuminated. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer inspected the vehicle approximately six months after the first occurrence. as of july 9, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage is 116,000 and failure mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 12/05/2006 | 102000 | 1 | 04/23/2001 |
| 2001 toyota sequoia. when i shifted from reverse to drive the engine roared to a fully racing engine and accelerated forward. hard braking could not slow the vehicle and it hit the back of a 2004 honda mini-van that was parked, doing extensive damage but causing no injuries. *jb | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 18582 | 10 | 06/20/2001 |
| We have a toyota sequoia, the problems are the 4 wheel drive is not operating all the time. it does not engage, when it does sometimes it does not stay in 4 wheel drive. one example is when my wife had six friends in the vehicle the 4 wheel drive did not stay engaged and the vehicle skid control made the engine loose power so she slid backwards down a hill. no one would ride in our 4 wheel drive again. the vehicle skid control activates at radom on dry pavement. the skid control makes the engine loose power while in traffic. there is also a hesitation in the engine when accelerating from a complete stop. another problem is the braking system is anot adequate for the vehicle. the entire front brakes had to be replaced. the vehicle has been in for the same reairs at least five times and is still not working the way it should. we have all the documentation for service on our sequoia. we have done internet research through the nhtsa and have found the same problem with other toyota sequoia's. | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| When accelerating from a complete stop there was a hesitation in engine. this hesitation almost resulted in several vehicle crashes. dealership has examined vehicle, but could not duplicate the problem. informed consumer this hesitation was normal. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 08/16/2001 |
| While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle cut the throttle back from idling. this caused the wheels to spin, then vehicle moved forward on its own, and stalled. consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. dealer informed the driver that vehicle was operating as designed, but it was unsafe to operate it. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 18582 | 10 | 06/20/2001 |
| We have a toyota sequoia, the problems are the 4 wheel drive is not operating all the time. it does not engage, when it does sometimes it does not stay in 4 wheel drive. one example is when my wife had six friends in the vehicle the 4 wheel drive did not stay engaged and the vehicle skid control made the engine loose power so she slid backwards down a hill. no one would ride in our 4 wheel drive again. the vehicle skid control activates at radom on dry pavement. the skid control makes the engine loose power while in traffic. there is also a hesitation in the engine when accelerating from a complete stop. another problem is the braking system is anot adequate for the vehicle. the entire front brakes had to be replaced. the vehicle has been in for the same reairs at least five times and is still not working the way it should. we have all the documentation for service on our sequoia. we have done internet research through the nhtsa and have found the same problem with other toyota sequoia's. | |||