2002 Toyota Sequoia: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 99,860 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving, the traction control warning light, vsc track and an unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the brakes started to grind independently with an abnormal sound. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to steer with an alarm sounding inside the vehicle. The vehicle will loss power. The vehicle also jerked and pulled while accelerating. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to drive normal however after driving for a while the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v176000 (electronic stability control, traction control system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,860.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 190,000 miles · GA

Tamara recall: I was going 60 MPH when my traction control lights started blinking. It started making a grinding noise and front end shaking and loss of power steering it has 190,000 miles on it

Filed Oct 14, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 259,400 miles · SC

Driving the vehicle at about 60mph, grinding sound, loss of power steering control, pulls to the right side, deceleration, loud noise like a tire blowout, vsc lights on dash come on. This has happened 4 times while driving the vehicle, no warning and you must pull over and turn the engine off and it will reset so you are able to start the vehicle to continue. Very scary incidents!!!

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Driver assistance · 168,000 miles · SC

When accelerating from stationary during dry conditions, the vcs light turns on and starts beeping while the anti-lock brakes engage suddenly with power loss and significant front end vibration. There is a loss of steering control and much slower braking which is dangerous and almost caused an accident. When the vehicle finally comes to a stop, the "vsc trac" and "trac off" lights come on and stay on and the car drives fine from that point on until turned off. When the "trac off" and "vcs trac" lights stay on after starting the car, the problem does not present itself. However, if those lights are not on when putting the car into drive, the problem will happen within the first mile. The code reader does not show a specific cause so officially unknown, however, the situation sounds exactly like that of other 2002 and later sequioas that were recalled for this problem. Our 2002 was not included in the recall as it was manufactured prior to the recall date but appears that it should have been.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 197,000 miles · KY

After driving 45 miles then driving in a busy town then back 45 miles to home town I was going 55 MPH and all the sudden I lost power, a dinging noise happened and I lost breakage, the vcs off and vcs track light came on, the vehicle start driving rough. I then went home. Then after a few hour I had to go get my son I started the vehicle and noticed the lights were off, after only going 3 miles and with my son in the vehicle it made the ding noise lost power lights vcs off vcs trak lights came back on, very scary, hope they recall it soon, my sequoia was made august 2002.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 182,988 miles · MO

The skid control lights come on for no reason the whole car shakes and there is a thumping and grinding noise from the vehicle along with the beeping warning sound. It happens at different speeds sometimes when breaking or turning and losing power. This last a few seconds then the vsc light comes on and the vsc off light and all is ok while lights are on.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 180,000 miles · CA

First incident: on the freeway car all of a sudden made a beeping sound (similar to no seat belt sound) vehicle lost power almost like it downshifted. Vsc, trac off lights all came on and the car wouldn't brake! I had to consistently pump on the brake and pull the emergency brake to slow it down. Brakes were grinding and it felt as if it was trying to lock but yet skipping (clunk, clunk, cluck). Pulled off to the side, turned off engine, and then resumed. I had to pull over 5 separate times due to the same issue. Luckily I allowed myself a huge space in between myself and other cars. If not, there would had been a for sure accident. Car continues with the same problems. I've done a whole lot of researching in regards to this vehicle and it seems that it's a ecu issue. I am aware that toyota has recalled all 2003 model sequoia's on up but not 2002 on under. This is a huge safety concern of mine and even if I purchased a new ecu there is not guarantee that it's been addressed or fixed for this model. According to the toyota rep. I just got off the phone with 30 minutes ago. Please help! And thank you in advance.

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Transmission · 121,850 miles · LA

While driving down the road at approximately 45 MPH on a straight away, dry conditions, the trac control light and alarm sounded, a grinding noise started, the vehicle started to lose power and pull to the right. After slowing the car down to appx 25 MPH the light, alarm, and grinding noise went away. This same issue has re-occurred on another occasion under the same type of circumstances. This is a serious safety concern.

Filed May 26, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 104,000 miles · FL

While driving my 2002 toyota sequoia, I pulled into traffic and all of a sudden the truck lost power as cars swerved around me and a violent grinding noise started. A skid control light started flashing. I could feel the grinding on the brake pedal. After a few seconds, the truck beeped and 2 more lights came on. The "trac off" and "vsc" came on. After that the truck drove normal. This has happened multiple times now! I no longer feel safe on the road as this seems to happen at any moment. I have read all about this problem on the internet. Many sequoia owners have had these same problems. Why will toyota not fix these problems??? What has to happen for them to feel responsible??

Filed May 19, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 120,412 miles · TX

Trac off, vsc trac lights came on as the rear wheel locked up for a sec . Loss of power , vehicle pulled hard to the right almost causing collision with 18 wheeler on highway.

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · UT

While on the highway, suddenly there was a loud grinding noise in the front end of the car, the car lost all power, and the vsc alarm went off and the vsc dashboasd lights were flashing. This lasted for about 30 seconds and then stopped. This has happened again and again at all different speeds and now the vsc lights are on all the time and the grinding happens intermittenly.

Filed Aug 5, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 54,000 miles · TX

It seems electronic control system thinks vehicle is out of control when it is not. Vsc activates in random conditions at random times at speeds between 30-65 MPH. Vehicle experiences lose of power,pulling to one side and inadequate braking. Vehicle becomes unsafe to drive and is dangerous! A recall on the vsc system & components for this vehicle is in order.