Ecu, ABS, traction control , lights staying on all the time.
2003 Toyota Sequoia Sr5 driver assistance complaints
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This occurred approximately april 2010, upon receiving a recall notice from toyota on brakes, I took the vehicle into the toyota dealership. They fixed the recall notice and I ended up having to pay for a test to find out what was causing the vsc light to come on. The dealership said that there was nothing that they could do for me except replace the yaw sensor for almost $800 dollars. This was the sensor for $685 and then the labor. To this date (07/14/2013) toyota has done nothing to fix the issue. I have read numerous issues with this item. I guess it will take someone else being killed for them to get their act together and fix it.
Trac off light comes on and engine light. This is twice this has happened.
I was driving at 55 MPH, suddenly the car in front me stop at the fwy. I made panic stop but my ABS wont activate. I just bump a car.
Re: vsc trac, vsc off, brake, ABS lights... All on, all at once. How do we add our name to the complaint? I have a 2003 . Vsc & trac lights started coming on around 112800 k. I found out many people has the same issues and same problem with toyota sequoia. The lights continued to come on constantly I took it to the dealer & they said it needed 2 computers-$2700. I told them the problem was documented and asked them to contact toyota but to no avail. I hope the federal safety agency would do something about it.
Re: the federal safety agency recall # 10v176000 I took the vehicle to the dealer for this recall but the same lights stayed on after the dealer suppose to have fixed the problem. I inquired this with the service advisor and he told me that toyota will not replace the ecu since it does not effect the performance of the vehicle. I discussed this issue with several mechanics and they all agreed that toyota needs to replace the defected chip. After reaching online, I came across this government website. Under the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 10v176000, it clearly stated that " if the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ecu will be replaced with a new one." I need your help to have toyota to replace the defected ecu in my vehicle which was not done under the recall.
I just purchased a used 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 2 days ago from the dealer. Although, the vehicle comes under no warranty, I would like to file a defect that has been reported by other 2003 toyota sequoia sr5 owners. The problem ' trac off light came on, vsc light came on and the brake light came on. I called the dealership and was told that they need to see the vehicle and it was the skid ecu and it needed to be replaced at $1200.00 for the part and $232.30 for labor. The service tech told me this is a major safety issue as this is the brain of the braking system and the ABS will lock up and the brakes will fail. The lights remained on until the next day. I went on line to research the cause and defect and found out that there are quite a few owners experiencing the problem I have. Please investigate and hoping to resolve this malfunction before people are killed.
I just purchased a used 2003 toyota sequoia a month ago from the dealer. Although, the vehicle comes under no warranty, I would like to file a defect that has been reported by other 2003 toyota sequoia owners. The problem - vsc trac light on, off, brake light , engine light stayed on. I took my vehicle to the dealership and was told that they changed the air/fue; sensor for the check engine light and the vsc trac light were cleared. However, driving the vehicle back home, vsc trac light on/off and brake light came on steady. I went on line to researched the cause and defect and found out that there are quite a few owners experiencing the problem I have. Please investigate and hoping to resolve this malfunction. Thanks.
My 2003 toyota sequoia vsc traction system has failed 5 times. The system failed at 54,546, again at 78,358, again at 93,939, again at 104,238, and the last time at 145,000. The first time code c124 c1231 replaced steering sensor. The second time code c1231 replaced steering angle sensor. The third time code c1203 1231 replaced and reprogrammed steering angle sensor. The fourth time no code indicated, but replaced skid control ECM. The fifth time I brought in in for the recall, it did not qualify and the dealership would not diagnose without me paying for it, so I do not have a code yet. I am in a battle with toyota and the dealership about who should pay for this defective system. I have paid portions the first 2 occasions. When the failure occurs it happens one of two ways. The first way is when I the vehicle is first started and is at about 4 miles per hour, the car thinks I am skidding, the brakes go on automatically, a horrible screeching sound occurs, and after a couple of seconds the brakes are released and the system is deactivated and both the vsc lights go on on the dashboard. The second way is that I start the car and at some time while driving the system shuts off without any warning and the lights on the dashboard go on indicating that the system is not engaged. I recently read about the mushy pedal syndrome, and I have experienced that as well, but I never associated the symptom with anything specific. When it happens it is often as I am leaving my 300ft driveway and entering my street.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia sr5. The contact stated that the vsc and traction control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to vibrate as he lost control of it. In addition, the braking system was inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 105,000. The VIN was unavailable.
There were no particular events leading up to the failure of our toyota sequoia 's 'yaw sensor'. The car was being driven in normal conditions when the vcs and ABS warning lights came on and the vehicle seemed to shake/shift when this happened. Fortunately, there was no injury or incident other than needing to take the vehicle into the shot to have the issue diagnosed and repairs completed. Repair required the installation of a new yaw sensor to be installed by the dealership. The old parts have been requested from the dealer for us to retain.
Vsc/trac lights are on, engine light is on. Toyota dealer tells me this is a common problem with 2003 toyota sequoia but there's no recall. The internet is aflame with toyota sequoia owners, 2003 model, dealing with repeated fixes for the vsc/trac lights and engine lights that come on after 111,000 miles.
In december 2010 we took our toyota sequoia 2003 to fix the defects mentioned in the ea09006 the federal safety agency action number vicksburg toyota dealership in vicksburg, ms. At the moment the dealership informed us that the ecu could not reflash. However, the ecu was not replaced as specified in the recall. A week ago, once again, the vsc ecu lights turned on. Again we took the car to the dealership and have been told that the ecu is completely damaged and I have to incur an expense of $ 650 to replace the unit. I've been trying to talk with toyota, however, they have indicated to me that the new problem has nothing to do with the recall 1. Toyota evaded their responsibility to change the unit so that the problem was never corrected recall 2. If the recall required the unit was replaced by a new one could not reflash the unit. Toyota is putting the safety of my family and those close to our vehicle drivers when driven 3. We hope that the federal safety agency can protect our lives and those who face these problems of lack of accountability of toyota and its dealers.
In december 2010 we took our toyota sequoia 2003 to fix the defects mentioned in the ea09006 the federal safety agency action number vicksburg toyota dealership in vicksburg, ms. At the moment the dealership informed us that the ecu could not reflash. However, the ecu was not replaced as specified in the recall. A week ago, once again, the vsc ecu lights turned on. Again we took the car to the dealership and have been told that the ecu is completely damaged and I have to incur an expense of $ 650 to replace the unit. I've been trying to talk with toyota, however, they have indicated to me that the new problem has nothing to do with the recall 1. Toyota evaded their responsibility to change the unit so that the problem was never corrected recall 2. If the recall required the unit was replaced by a new one could not reflash the unit. Toyota is putting the safety of my family and those close to our vehicle drivers when driven 3. We hope that the federal safety agency can protect our lives and those who face these problems of lack of accountability of toyota and its dealers.
First vsc trac and trac off lights computer failure: march 20 2009 dealership found the skid control computer malfunctioned and was replaced under an extended warranty. Total cost of repairs $1521. Due to our extended warranty, we paid $50. Second vsc trac and trac off lights computer failure november 15 2010 received recall notice in mail. Made appointment with toyota service. Since the computer was replaced previously during first traction control failure, they would not "update" the software in the computer, nor diagnose the cause of the failure. Customer service dept @ dealership did not even give me a chance to do the diagnostic work and told me that the diagnostic time would have to be "re scheduled" at a later date. Due to my taking the day off from work to do this recall repair, I left the dealership with no repair work nor idea as to why the computer failed a second time. This is my 3rd real issue with this particular dealership , and I vowed today to never buy another toyota vehicle.
I have owned this vehicle for only 10months....vsc trac, vsc off has occurred a few times including twice in the last 10 days. In addition, the first time the vsc lights came on the brake light was also on. It seems that when the vehicles vsc trac and vsc off lights come on, they can be reset temporarily by turning vehicle off and then back on. My first phone call last may to toyota I was told that my vehicle was a part of the recall. I received nothing in the mail, so I call back in july after I had my first occurrence with the vsc problem. They then told me that my vehicle did not qualify for the recall. This is obviously frustrating for many 2003 owners that are not a part of the recall who are having the same problems as those that do qualify for the recall. If my dash lights are on, is my vehicle safe? Complaints all over the internet with same issues I am having. I was a lifelong toyota man, but not anymore because they refuse to recall all of these 2003 sequoias with the same problem.
The vehicle , while starting and pulling out onto the road, would seem to try to take over and pulsate and apply the brakes. Very dangerous! I paid for computer analysis to be done, which verified the c1231 ABS control system fault, but toyota does not want to reimburse me for my prior expenses due to their defect. Frustrating!
I've had problems with my 2003 toyota sequoia trac control, vsc, and ABS lights going, about a dozen times since new, but they would go off after shutting the car off. Now that have come on and stay on. I took it to the dealer and they say its the yaw sensor and will cost around $650 with parts and labor. I think there have been a lot of complaints with this part failing and maybe something that needs looking into since its part of the vehicles safety equipment.
2003 toyota sequoia vsc / ABS skid control ecu failure. Went to toyota dealer on friday 10/01/2010 for a recall on my toyota to update the vsc ecu. Dealer comes back and says my vsc ecu needs to be replaced for $900.00 prior to updating the ecu. I declined the repairs and they had me sign a release stating toyota is not responsible for any failed components due to my decision. I do not have any warning lights coming on indicating a problem with the vsc.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving, the vsc, ABS and trac warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the codes were reset. The failure occurred again a year later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the codes were reset again; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the contact was informed that the ecu needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notice for recall 10v176000 (electronic stability control). When he went to the dealership to have the recall repaired, he was told he would be billed because the deceleration sensor also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 71,000. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Toyota sequoia sr5 2003. Problem with trac/vsc and ABS system are always lite up on the dashboard. This has been serviced by the dealer several months after I purchased the vehicle and several years after that. Continues to be a problem, it always is temporarily fixed by dealer and then reappears at a later date.
Vsc and trak off warning dash light indicators continue to come on/off, now more frequent and intermittent loss of accelerations. Initial triggering of indicators was feb 06 but were intermittent, now they are more frequent.
Vsc/svc trac lights on. Have been coming on/off 1-3 times/month. Now they are on at all times. Seems to be a chronic problem with the 2003 toyota sequoias.
2003 toyota sequoia. Track off, vsc trac, asb lights turn on. Dealer diagnostic problem codes:p1242 deceleration circuit malfunction, p1244 stroke sensor malfunction; necessary to replace skid control ecu costs $1045.00; necessary to replace the yaw rate sensor cost $662.00. Toyota headquarters stated vehicle is not on recall list and refuse to pay for repair.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia and the vsc and traction control lights come on for no reason and the traction control does not engage properly. My vehicle only has 61,000 miles on it.. Took it to dealer they said the only recall is for a software computer update. They updated and still have problem. Took it back in today and was told error code c1203 found need new translate computer assembly. Clearly there is something wrong with all of the sequoia tracking systems... Toyota needs to replace these parts free of charge. Why should I be out of pocket 1000 for repairs for something they know is a bad part! Please help!
Our 2003 sequoia has same traction control problem as all of the other complaints, resulting in vsc/ABS/trac lights on with no additional safety braking system light traction control or anti-lock brakes other than the standard hydraulic brakes. The system failed a number of years ago and we placed a complaint on this site hoping for a recall. We took the car in for the reported recall and all they did is fix some internal computer setting. They said the recall had nothing do with the warning lights or fixing the faulty "star" safety system. We left with all of the warning lights still on and the offer for the dealer to investigate the warning lights at a cost of $300. I don't believe the intent of all of the complaints regarding this issue was to fix an internal computer setting but rather to bring light to the widespread failure of a major safety system at a huge cost to the consumer. I urge the federal safety agency to re-open this case, investigate the real causes, hold toyota accountable and not accept a softball answer.
I own an early model 2003 toyota sequoia, I had the vsc, ESC and engine light activation, the car intermittently will not accelerate at the most dangerous times, is inconsistent and seems as though power is cut to the axle so I cannot pull away. I am aware of the recall and called toyotas hotline. They told me that the car was included in the recall and that I would get a letter for service in late may. Late may came and went and I waited until mid june for the letter and then called again when it didn't arrive. They now said that on further examination, the car was no longer recalled. Toyota wants an exhorbrant amount for the service, as it is a safety issue, it has to be done. Quite frankly, toyota was rude to me locally and the toyota recall hotline were rude. I don't understand how 67000 toyotas that were made in 2003, and 50000 were recalled mine is not included when it is demonstrating the exact problem the recall was instituted for. Sound criminal.
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia which we purchased new. Ever since we bought it the trac off, vsc trac, and ABS dashboard lights used to go off periodically. Since the dealer could not see the lights when I took the car to them, they said there was nothing they could do. For about a month now the lights are always on but (of course) the vehicle is out of warranty. The vehicle drives erratically at times and my husband and I are afraid to drive it.
Started up the vehicle and the ABS brake light, the vcs off light and the vcs trac light all came on simultaneously. We've had the factory recall for aog vehicle stability control system, skid control ecu update done, and now we're told it will be $500 to replace the yaw-acceleration stability control . This is a very common safety problem, and should be covered by a recall, it happens a lot!
Electronic stability control system is too sensitive. Vehicle will not accelerate as the escs will activate and apply brakes not allowing vehicle to accelerate normally by applying brakes and cutting power to the engine.
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