2003 Toyota Sequoia brakes problems

Filed Mar 11, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Can not get BSC, TRC engine lights off traction control kicks in and locks steering and brakes . Unsafe can not smog after spending thousands replacing parts

Filed Jan 20, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Traction control warning lights, VSC warning lights. These lights have been on for 2 years, resulting in check engine light on. I have replaced every sensor possible, fuses, gas cap, and reset the system multiple times but can not get these lights to stay off. Since lights have been on, when driving on a muddy, wet, icy or slippery road way, my steering locks up, the brakes stop working and there is complete loss of vehicle control. All without warning. This is an extreme hazard and very dangerous. This has been on going since 2017 and is still a major problem . It started at around 200,000 miles.

Filed Sep 30, 2023 · Brakes · GA

UNKNOWN I'm unsure of what is causing it but it is a very common issue with the 03-04 sequoia. The brake light will come on like on mine and apparently it's a failure in one of the brake components. It's either the brake booster or the master cylinder in most cases is starting to g out. I've done research on this issue and it's a very common problem costing people thousands to get fixed. I feel like if it's that huge of a problem like I've seen with sequoia owners than it's needs to be addressed in a better manner

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

"VSC OFF, VSC TRAC, and ABS" indicators on the dash. YAW sensor failure which controls wheel speed which will cause vehicle to decelerate and possibly cause an accident. Toyota should issue a nationwide recall. Toyota is aware of the issue but has failed to issue a nationwide recall.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 237,649 miles · NC

I took my sequoia to have an airbag recall fixed and a recall that has something to do with the skid control module before I took it to have these recalls done my 2 vsc lights (vsc off light and vsc trac light) on the dash were on and so was the engine light I thought maybe the skid control recall would fix the vsc light but now both of the vsc lights are still on and my brake light is now also coming on when I start my vehicle when this happens my brake power is diminished and my vehicle shakes bad when hitting my brakes to slow down to make a turn or just to slow down in general at a stop light or stop sign this happens on the highway or wherever I'm driving my vehicle at the time but as long as the vsc lights and the brake light aren't all lit up on my dashboard at the same time my brakes aren't as diminished but both of the vsc lights stay on and my vehicle still shakes when I'm slowing down to make a turn. Also when both of the vsc lights are on along with the brake light my vehicle wants to spin the back tires when I'm taking off from a dead stop I have to let off the gas completely for a second then proceed.

Filed Nov 24, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · FL

Trac off vsc trac off lights illuminate. Seems to be faulty sensor. Brake light periodically comes on with no issue with brakes. Brakes have been replaced and everything checked. On 2 occasions when the brake light is on, the antiskid control activates when the car is going less than 30 MPH slowing down for a turn. The car is hard to control and shakes. After the car is turned off for awhile the brake light does not illuminate the next time you drive but will come back on randomly. Trac off and vsc trac lights illuminate are on.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · IN

Takata recall. The parking light would come on intermittently, and we had it looked at by a toyota dealer. They recommended to replace the ecu, which we did. This didn't fix it. The car got worse and started shaking when I drove and when I stopped it would shake and make a grinding noise. We had it looked at and the braking system serviced. The problem is still there. This is a common problem with this year and a dangerous flaw in these vehicles.

Filed Jun 28, 2019 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · NV

While executing a slow speed left turn(10-15mph) I braked lightly to execute another left turn when the parking brake and traction control lights lit up on my dashboard along with diminished brake power and a grinding noise. I applied them again a little more aggressive to stop my vehicle..same response. I coasted to about 2-3mph and the lights were still showing but I recovered brake power. At my destination(3 blocks away) I turned off the vehicle. On my return trip back home, there was no sign of dash warning lights and I had full braking power. @home I immediately called toyota USA and they did not acknowledge any ongoing problem. After going on an online forum I discovered numerous complaints about the same problem...some of them actually going to toyota for the problem, and some of those stated the problem returned..my son ran an obdii diagnostic to find numerous codes for the ABS ans ecu and brakebooster system.fixes range from low brake fluid to a complete replacement of said systems costing thousands of dollrs. I feel this is a serious safety issue that toyota should address. [dateline problem happened 6-27-19...]I have no choice now but to warily trust toyota to run a diagnostic on my vehicle for solutions....please help

Filed May 9, 2019 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · CO

I have had persistent problems with the front brakes rotors warping. New ones do not last very long before they warp. My vehicle has approximately 155,000 miles. My I have asked my trusted service mechanics to use toyota parts. The dealership parts department told my mechanics that they do not recommend replacing the rotor with a the original toyota part as they have been warping. They recommend up sizing the rotors, which is what toyota has done on some vehicle. I have talked to a toyota service department about replacing the front rotors and brakes. They gave me a quote but said they would not give any warranty on brakes. I talked to toyota's 800 number they said there were no recalls or eligible upgrades and that my vehicle was not part of the campaign they had for the brakes. They would not elaborate if any of the 2003 sequoias were part of the campaign. They gave me a case number. My primary concern is that the brakes or brake components are undersized which is manifested by the repeat warping of the rotors. The undersized brakes could be a hazard under certain circumstances.

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 900 miles · MA

My vsc/vtc lights have been on since I have owned my vehicle. I also have a brake light that comes on constantly. I am only able to reset the brake light by turning off my vehicle and restarting. I have replaced all 4 rotors, calipers and fuel lines more than 3 times since buying the truck new. Brake pads are changed in the front tires continuously! There is a serious problem with the brake system in this truck! I was told by many mechanics that the only way to get the skid control / traction control lights to turn off is to have toyota figure out what is wrong with the brake system in the sequoia's. Also, I believe there should be another way to open the back hatch to this vehicle other than the plastic handle on the outside which breaks repeatedly!! If there were an emergency on the inside of the truck and the only exit were the rear of the vehicle, there is no way to open the rear tail gate from inside!!! Once that stupid plastic handle on the outside of the vehicle breaks, you cannot open the rear hatch on the sequoia!! It becomes a death trap in the third row seating area!!