2001 Toyota Sequoia: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 145,000 miles · CA

Traction control malfunction. When in motion the car engages the brakes for no reason, intermittently applying the brakes causing the car to pull & swerve, and shudder. This happens when going straight, turning, or just driving down the road.

Filed Jan 12, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 107,901 miles · HI

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.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · 169,000 miles · VT

Component: structure, frame. Took our car to a local toyota dealer for annual inspection. We were totally unprepared for this shocking news: it would never pass inspection because the frame underneath is rusted and has a hole the size of a baseball in the rear portion near the spare tire. Not only do we suddenly not have a car to drive, it's worth has totally dropped to zero. Should this be under toyota's recall for tacomas with this similar problem? We just returned from a 1500 mile trip and I shudder to think of what may have occurred .

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · TX

The brakes on my 2001 toyota sequoia shudder periodically, resulting in an uneasy feeling that the vehicle may not stop correctly.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · PA

Purchased 2001 sequioa approx. 7/2001 sloane toyota- devon, pa. Approx. 13k car began to shudders when braking. Dealer advised needed new brakes reason "due to the size of vehicle, is not uncommon for brakes need replacing every 8-13k miles" was later advised rotors need grinding. Service guy said I must have "hit the brakes real hard." no way. I baby this car. Dealer then advised rotor work was under warranty.now life of rotors compromised. I was not advised about tsb re: rotors/ brake calipers. 7/28/2004 went for oil change. Was advised I needed brake pads =$250, vehicle now has 19k. Again I'm reminded " big cars need to have brakes replaced every 15 -20k if not sooner." is apparent service people have been "coached" to follow script re: brake/ rotor probs w/vehicle. Found many posts on internet re: this prob. Dealers all over u.s. Feeding consumers same line. Is insanity to have consumers install brakes every 15k-20k miles (normal driving) and rotors gound every 13k. Also- tires that came w/car are bald/need replacing. Dunlops (sorry, don't have the model handy and I want post to go). Very low mileage on car, it should be "mint." consumers apparently expected to replace brakes/ tires and have the rotors ground every 13k - 19k miles for life of vehicle. Considering cost of vehicle dealers should own up to the vehicle faults, advise consumers of current probs and "replace" (not grind) badly engineered parts, tires, etc. And eat those service costs. If it weren't for the fact that I am leaving for vacation in a few days, I would go right back with internet posts in handand press them for a good explanation and a refund for the brake work, get new rotors and calipers installed and be compensated for the lousy tires the vehicle came with. I researched SUV's for over 1.5 years before deciding on the sequoia, I wish it would live up to consumer expectations. Kirby mcghee paoli, pa. 19301.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · NC

2001 sequoia brakes shudder and worn out at 25,000 mi. Rotors warped. Dealer initially did not agree to install toyota's rotor upgrade per service bulletin (br005-02).