2001 Toyota Sequoia: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Transmission · VA

2001 toyota sequoia. S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding toyota problems *tgw the consumer stated while driving on the interstate, the transmission went out completely and without prior warning.

Filed Jul 1, 2009 · Transmission · 206,816 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. While at a stop sign the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. He placed the gear into neutral and was able to move the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was transmission failure. The estimated cost for a new transmission was $6,000. The vehicle will be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 206,816.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 82,000 miles · CA

The check engine, vsc, and traction lights on my 2001 toyota sequoia all came on simultaneously at 82,000 miles, I was told that I need to replace the transmission for $3800.00 and the computer needs replacing for about $2000.00. The brakes have been constant struggle requiring replacement every 8 months.

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · CA

2001 toyota sequoia transmission failure, overdrive disintegrated.

Filed Sep 25, 2008 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

One complaint is the transmission failed started making a grinding noise then failed to move any more had to replace transmission at my cost with no help offered by the dealer. And failed at 90,000 miles. Never noticed anything leading to this regular maintenance done.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Transmission · MD

Owner of 2001 toyota sequoia who's transmiision has failed and requires new transmission. Many postings on interent with the same isssue of failure due to so called overdrive planetary gear defect. Should be a national recall.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · CA

I need to report my 2001 toyota sequioa after an incident that nearly became a deadly accident that no one could have found out that it was because of a manufacturer's transmission default had I not survived that incident.on dec. 24, 2002, I was driving my 2001 toyota seqioua in fwy 5 when suddenly the engine stopped in the middle of the fwy 5.I was able to start the engine, but it died down after I changed the (automatic) gear to drive.I, together with two passengers: one adult and a 4-yr old toddler,was stuck in the vehicle waiting for the inevitable.to cut the story short,I got my car towed to the nearest toyota dealership, frontier toyota in valencia.after they checked the car on 12/26, the service rep informed me that the automatic transmission needs to be replaced.I bought my 2001 toyota sequioa in nov of 2000 when it first came out in the market.I've maintained my SUV with toyota dealerships (mcpherson in tustin, and sunnyvale toyota). I had it serviced for its 30,000 mile maintenance. On may 2002 which is just 7 months prior to the incident on dec 24, 2002. I tried contacting toyota's corporate office, but they don't want to cover the service under the 60,000 mile warranty because the mileage at the time of the incident is 3,000 over.it doesn't make any sense to me that an automatic vehicle I bought brand new, which I have maintained at their dealership all through out including the required 30,000 mile service, will just break down and needs its automatic transmission replaced at 63,000 mileage that nearly caused my life and two other passengers. I am concerned that I may have gotten the default vehicle from the first batch of this SUV that came out in the market in nov of 2000.and I am concerned that a manufacturer's default can be overlooked and could have been the cause of my loss and others.I feel responsible to inform to prevent any possible loss/es.I need to be heard because I nearly lost my life, including two more, right before christmas.