2001 Toyota Sequoia: check engine light

Filed Jan 9, 2024 · Body, Transmission · FL

Rear axle is rusted to the point where differential fluid is leaking out of the body. There is extreme rust in general which has led to the failure of multiple components such as the oil pressure sending unit. Check engine light is on. This hasn't been verified by a shop or agency, only by me. These issues were discovered shortly after purchase this year.

Filed Aug 8, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

While driving my 2001 Sequoia SR5 with only 74,750 miles on freeways at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, the SUV's braking system activates unexpectedly and without cause. The VSC check engine lighting and warning sound illuminate. My SUV veered to the right, the steering wheel vibrated, and it went into a skid when the brakes were abruptly engaged, causing it to skid. My SUV abruptly decelerated as if it had lost power. This situation was hazardous for other vehicles who could not tell if they were applying the brakes due to the absence of visible brake lights to prevent a collision. Fortunately, IÂ responded defensively and avoided collisions with other vehicles and roadside obstacles. This issue is a safety concern; if it occurs at the wrong moment, a tragedy can be avoided. I've seen more than a hundred complaints from other proprietors and a completed the federal safety agency investigation. Sequoia models from 2001 and subsequent years were recalled for the same issue. Before a life is lost, Toyota must address this issue in all model years.

Filed Apr 26, 2022 · Driver assistance · DE

Vsc tracking lights and check engine

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Body, Suspension · MD

Toyota rust issue on my 2001 toyota sequoia r5. My vehicle was originally used to transport children to and from practices and games twice a week. This past summer, I started driving it daily. I took my vehicle in for service because I kept hearing a knocking and my engine light was on. After taking it to the mechanic, we discovered it was an o2 sensor causing the engine light on, but also noticed extreme rust on the entire frame. The mechanic determined the vehicle was unsafe and recommended the entire frame be replaced as that knocking would cause the front half of the vehicle to separate from the back half and cause a serious issue. After talking to toyota body shop, service department and a mechanic, I learned of a campaign that toyota had issued. Toyota issued the campaign due to severe rust of its toyota tundra but failed to offer the same coverage for toyota sequoia issued for 2001. The campaign that was issued was for 2005-2008 sequoia, however my toyota was made in 2001. Currently, my vehicle which transports my family, including young children has to sit until I can find $15,000-$17,500 to have it fixed by a toyota dealership. At this point, I can not afford this, especially for a vehicle I purchased used last year. My mechanic and toyota has deemed this vehicle unsafe. I'm requesting to have toyota replace and fix the entire frame or buy the vehicle back from me so that I can purchase another vehicle that's safe, reliable and specious for my family. I would hope to have this issue expedited so I can continue transporting my family safely.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 84,800 miles · MD

While driving our 01 sequoia sr5 with only 85,000 miles on side streets and highways at speeds ranging from 5mph to 70 MPH, the SUV's braking system suddenly engages for no reason while the veh. Is in motion. The vsc, check engine lights come on along with the alerting sound. When the brakes engage, the veh. Veers to the right, the steering wheel vibrates and the veh. Goes into a skid due to the brakes being suddenly engaged. The veh. Also decelerates suddenly as if it has lost power. This is dangerous for other drivers who can't tell if you are braking because there are no brake lights to be seen to prevent a collision. Thankfully we have been able to react defensively and avoid collisions with other veh.'s. And roadside objects. We have seen several suggestions as to the fix for this problem like the yaw rate sensor being replaced. The cost of the part is $568.00 without the install cost.this problem is a safety issue and if it occurs at the wrong time, a preventable tragedy is going to occur. I have seen well over 50 complaints on this from other owners and a closed the federal safety agency investigation on this exact issue. They recalled the 2003 sequoia for the same issue. Toyota needs to fix this in all model years before a life is lost. See 2003 recall info below: 2003 sequoia recall #10v176000 recall date 04/30/2010 component electronic stability control read more at https://www.cars.com/recalls/toyota-sequoia-2003/#qjwyc1mk25ovhgfx.99 read more at https://www.cars.com/recalls/toyota-sequoia-2003/#qjwyc1mk25ovhgfx.99

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 154,075 miles · CA

While driving on flat, dry, level pavement at freeway speeds the vsc has been activating causing the steering wheel to jerk to the right. As the steering wheel pulls the vehicle to the right there is a chime, then the vsc and trac system shuts its self off and the "off" light stays illuminated until the engine is shut off. Upon restart, the vsc is on again and the cycle repeats. The check engine light is not on. There is no way to predict when the wheel will be jerked again. Seems very dangerous.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · 200,000 miles · CA

The engine warning light keeps coming on. I have it repaired and a few months later it comes back on. This has been happening since I bought the car used 10 year ago.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Engine, Wheels · 69,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently and that the vehicle went into a limp mode. The contact mentioned that each time the failure occurred, the vehicle was extremely slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v148000 (tires). For years, the dealer was unable to explain why the recall repair was not completed. The contact was also not able to determine when that recall would be performed. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. While driving 45 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the anti lock brake system failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 2, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 110,000 miles · CA

After coming back from trip, me and my family were heading home (we were about 2 miles from home), and upon coming to a red light, I stepped the brake pedal on my 2001 toyota sequoia, and the car came to a complete stop; but when the green light traffic came on, and as soon as I let go of the brake pedal, and about to press the gas pedal, the car just stalled ( also with battery light on indication lit, check engine on, ABS lit, vsc trac lit, vsc off lit, brake light indication lit, ABS light). So, first thing I did is turn off the engine , put the car in the park gear ( at the same time my foot is on the brake pedal), but as soon as I turn on the engine, put the car in drive and let go of the brake pedal, the car stalled again. Next thing I did is let 2 people push the car while in neutral to put the car in a safe place where there is no traffic, upon them pushing the car, they left, and the car was still running even no one pushing it, and came the scariest 20 seconds of my life, car made a loud annoying grinding sound, car still moving, even with emergency brake on, my foot on the brake, key removed from ignition, car placed in park, in other words I had no control of the car. After 20 seconds, the car came to a complete stop, and we got out of the car scared and shaking, I thought we were going to die that day, but thank god the car stopped, or maybe my kids angels helped avoided an accident. Also good thing there was no heavy incoming traffic, there was 1 or 2 cars only in the way that stayed out of our way. I need help, toyota has to recall and fix it because is a safety issue and also it is the right thing to do, if not I will be reporting these to the better business bureau and the local state consumer agency.

Filed Nov 6, 2011 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 135,000 miles · NC

Sudden loss of acceleration on highway. Vsc and trac light came on, then could not accelerate. Had to pull over extremely fast before getting rear ended by other vehicles. Can would not accelerate at all. Check engine light came on as well. Extremely dangerous condition and could have been severely hurt with entire family in car. Luckily there was a shoulder to pull off on, otherwise, we would have been in an terrible accident. Car was not safe at all! Toyota needs to know about this vsc issue!

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 158,000 miles · TX

Vsc/trac control system engaged while driving on smooth dry road at 70 MPH. Vehicle began to lurch and brake, had to guide to side of road. Extremely dangerous. Turned vehicle off, restarted, vsc off light and check engine light were on. Has happened multiple times since, with toyota indicating that vsc computer needs to be replaced for $1200+.