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2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 is driver assistance and stability, typically around 90,354 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical Sequoia Sr5 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
75/100
Owner complaints
107
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
7
Worst area
Driver assistance
Typical repair
$1,200

The worst 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5

ABS 32Check engine light 14Grinding brakes 9

Trouble codes owners of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 mention

C1231 4C1203 3C1247 2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 7

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Acceleration · CA

When driving the back light an traction control light come in brake light stays on an it says codes c1203 c1223 c1247 also saying the ABS sensor on master cylinder open circuit also has a code fro 0dtc had it checked out on 7/1/2019

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 210,000 miles · MI · crash

"ball joint failure" while travelling down freeway at 35-40 MPH the passenger front tire had come off and caused the vehicle to drop. Lost steering, brakes and any control of the vehicle at this time. The vehicle skid into the guard rail spinning it around and sliding until it came to a stop. The arm came directly off the vehicle and is still attached to the wheel.

Filed Apr 7, 2019 · Body · IL

Takata recall never informed my family about the recalls for the frame on toyota sequioas. Therefore for more investigation during repairs to my vehicle not long ago I saw holes in my frame and was very bad and had my worried about my vehicle. I was unable to take photos at the time but am willing to put my vehicle on a lift and take as many pictures as necessary

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Body · 230,000 miles · MN

My toyota sequoia 4x4 limited has about 230000 miles. I was driving this vehicle down the highway and slowed down to take a turn and heard a large "thunk". I then continued to drive and later as I got up to about 60 vehicle started shaking violently. I pulled over and checked under heath and the frame had separated due to rust at the stabilizer bar for the rear passenger side frame. I was going to drive it to the dealership and upon further inspection the frame is just rust for the full rear section of the frame and has large holes due to rust. It is definitely unsafe to drive. I found out that it had extended warranty to cover this issue till 2014. I reached out to toyota and they said there is nothing they can do. Toyota knew there was an issue. I was unable to get any help. I just purchased the vehicle in may 2018 from a private party and toyota told me that the risk I take purchasing private party.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Body · KY

I live in northern ky and I was driving west on ky 20.I was driving straight all of a sudden the front of the vehicle pulls right and the back pulls left .when I got the vehicle to safely stop I noticed the rear frame of the vehicle broke in half. It broke because it rusted in half.this could of killed me.luckily no one was coming on the other side of the rd. My mechanic said the frame rusted in half. I bought this vehicle in 2015 im the second owner. I paid 6000 for the truck put 1200 in new wheels and another 2400 in safety and preventitive maintience at toyota. I would not exspect this to occure.especially when I had the vehicle safety inspected. No my options are to replace the frame or junk the vehicle.either way im out big money on a truck I love.I thank god my great neices and nephew was not in the truck when the frame rusted through and broke.they were in there the day before.im blessed we didnt get hurt that could have went very bad.I believe if I was on the interstate I would have got hurt or even killed.this vehicle rusting out that bad is not safe.ive noticed manay others have complained about the frame rusting out too. This concerns me for many others that own this vehicle.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Driver assistance · 89,500 miles · GA

Vsc, vsc traction, check engine light stay on. No other problem to drive. Lights seen from 89000 mile. Changed brake system on 75000 mile including router and works fine.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Brakes · 164,000 miles · CA

Defective ABS system since initial purchase. At first, an intermittent problem but now a safety hazard. Brake light, vsc light &trac light constantly are on & now on several occasions going only 10 MPH brakes are affected where there is a loud grinding noise & brakes don't function properly. I was told the yaw sensor would take care of this costing $880, but it didn't; now its the skid control another $875 which I agreed to & when calling to get status of my car, I'm told it didn't fix the issue & now it's the booster another $1,000 which I'm not paying. This should be a recall as this is issue makes it a very unsafe vehicle to drive. My car is still sitting in the shop and I don't know what to do at this point.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Body · IL

Underbody frame rusted.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Driver assistance · 95,500 miles · FL

Vsc/trac lights have come on . I still drive the car ,it was happen 3rd times . I went to local mechanic because it is out of guarantee .

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Is the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 reliable?

Owners have filed 107 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5, close to a typical Sequoia Sr5 model year.

What is the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 year score?

The 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Sequoia Sr5: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5?

Driver assistance and stability, with 64 complaints, typically around 90,354 miles. Next is acceleration (29).

How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 have?

No recalls on record.

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