On several occasions after backing out of the driveway and beginning to accelerate the vsc light comes on and a strange sound is heard from under the truck. The tires are either slipping on snow at the time or loose gravel leftover from the snow. Toyota dealership said we need to replace the ecu unite for $1000 because it's not covered in the may 2010 recall based on our VIN number.
2003 Toyota Sequoia driver assistance complaints
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I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that has a faulty skid control unit and needs the ecu replaced. Although toyota has issued a recall notice for 2003 sequoias for this problem, I was told that my car is not included on that list since they are only targeting certain cars from that year, not all cars with this problem. I was told by the dealership that it will cost me close to $3,000 to fix my car, which I cannot afford. I have only 35,000 miles on this vehicle. I have two young children that I drive in this car and have had some very close calls due to the car not functioning properly due to the faulty vsc. I feel that our safety is in jeopardy due to toyota's refusal to fix a problem that they know about and are indeed recalling for. My 2003 toyota sequoia should be included in the recall list and fixed like all of the other 2003 sequoias with this problem. Thank you for your help.
I had filled a complaint because of my 2003 toyota sequoia. The vsc trac light/vsc light/ABS light stays on as a result of attempting to apply the switch. I contacted toyota and they are telling me that my VIN # is not one for recall and that they are still investigating the issues. On this site it states that the issue is closed and toyota is recalling them. What is the status? Thanks
Vsc and ABS lights come on in 2003 toyota sequoia. Dealers request that the sensor or ecu be replaced out-of-pocket ($700 - $2000). A lot of complaints have been filed by 2001-2003 sequoia and tundra customers but toyota refuses to issue a recall.
Vsc trac and vsc and brake lights come on and sometimes can be reset by turning the car off and then on. Loss of power when this happens sometimes. Lately this has been happening on a regular basis.
Inside door handles have broken off on three of the doors. The only door that still works is the driver's side. I have to get out of the car and walk around opening everyone else's door so they can get out of the car. This is obviously not safe in the case of an accident, fire, etc where I might not be able to open all the doors in time. I am thoroughly disappointed by the design flaw that lead to this situation. Toyota wants over 200 per door to fix a problem that should never have happened. Anytime a passenger is trapped inside a car it can become a dangerous situation very quickly. The second problem that I have with the sequoia involves the traction control system. It was fixed one time under a tsb, however, the problem has since returned. I do not feel like spending 100 for a diagnosis to tell me what I already know is wrong with the truck.
The vsc track and engine lights came on at the same time at exactly 108,000 miles. This has been a very reliable vehicle except when it seems the computer parts are programmed to fail. I use to commute in heavy slow traffic in southern california when my brake light would come on when using the brakes in traffic. The dealer could not find a problem.. The brake light will go off after the key is turned off and back on again however the vsc/track light still on appear t be a computer defect. I see many problems with this could lead to vehicle tipping big problem maybe this issue is related to toyotas vehicles super accelerating just a thought!
Vsc and trac off lights came on at the same time without warning and the 2003 toyota sequoia jerked to a slower speed while making a loud and grinding sound. It was while the vehicle was moving forward and the car behind me was lucky to avoid running into me.
My complaint is the ABS/trac control system in my toyota sequoia. It engaged without any reason and I lost power when I was driving in a hot day on the freeway. I had to pull over. There are many other owners who are reporting this issue on many websites. Does someone have to die for you guys to take any actions.
We own a toyata sequoia ltd 2003 model year. We took the vehicle several times to the dealer regarding braking issue. If we ever used the emergency brake, for some reason the right side front and rear brakes will start to lock up, that would shake the SUV and we had to pull over. The dealer never determined what the problem was even though we ended up paying for repairs that never made a difference. Eventually we stopped using the emergency brake on our vehicle, that also stopped the right side wheels from locking up. During this period the car parked in our driveway also crashed into our garage and broke the garage doors. With emergency brakes on and in park, middle of the night we there was a loud bang, the SUV had crashed into the garage; even though the SUV was in park position gear and with emergency brakes on.
2003 toyota sequoia vsc/trac computer problems causing unnecessary braking. Also breaking of rear door latch and inability to open rear door.
My 2003 toyota sequoia has an issue with the vehicle stability control (traction control system). The vsc computer continues to break leaving the car with no traction control. On snowy and icy roads the car will spin out of control due to the size of the vehicle and no assistance from the vsc to slow the car down. I have to keep the car in 4wd all the time to keep it from sliding on snowy or wet streets. This is a known problem with the toyota sequoia and toyota refuses to take responsibility for the issue. There are pages upon pages of complaints all over the internet describing the same issue. Toyota refuses to warranty the problem or conduct a recall. The part itself is approximately $1600. I have already had the vsc computer replaced once on the vehicle and now the new computer is broken again. It was first replaced on 1/24/07 when the vehicle had 25,253 miles on it. It broke again on 5/19/09 with 38,995 miles on it. The vehicle now has 43,000 miles on it and the vsc is still inoperable. I don't trust driving the car with my wife or child. But unfortunately I have to spend $2k to fix a vehicle just to trade it in. I have filed a complaint with toyota north america. They refuse to acknowledge there is a problem and have told me I have to accept responsibility for the vehicle no longer being on warranty. Even though it only has 43,000 miles and they vsc has broken twice. I have grown increasing concerned about safety especially since I live in the midwest. Nothing has been done to resolve the problem. That is my issue.
Abs and vsc off lights came on disabling the ABS system.
Vsc and trac warning lights turn on almost immediately when driving. Skid control lights flash, indicating computer-controlled braking while pulling out of driveway at slow speed on normal, dry pavement.
Vehicle was purchased from toyota on11/21/2009. The next day the brake light came on. It stayed on every time I started the vehicle for 2 days then it went out. Then it would intermittenly come on and reset when I shut the vehicle off. Took it back to toyota and they found fault code c1310. They said I needed a new brake power booster inside of the master cylinder. After a week of arguing with them they changed it. When I picked up the vehicle the brake light came on again. I called them back and they checked again and said code c1310 had triggered but this time it was the skid control computer and it was not covered and they were not going to fix it for me. I checked the owners forums for sequoia's and this apparently is a well known issue that toyota ignores. The dealer has told me as long as the light is on I will not have ABS and my anti-skid control will not function.
Took vehicle to get a calif. Smog check. Smog test was performed and after test passed, vehicle kept reporting trak control on console display and grinding sounds clicking sounds and short "shaking" on the steering wheel for ~15 seconds. Took vehicle to toyota dealer and had it repaired. Traction control system computer had to be replaced.
2003 toyota sequoia limited. Purchased new from dealer. Intermittent problems over the years with "vsc trac", "trac off" and "ABS" lights going on (usually if tires were on slippery surface). Lights usually went off on their own without incident. Two years ago dealer under warranty replaced ecu computer and translate computer when car died after these lights went on. Now lights are on again and not going off. Warranty has expired. Dealer charged me $160 to do a diagnostic which LED them to tell me it'll cost $2,300 to do what amounts to "exploratory surgery", and by the way, my airbags are disabled and they can't reset them without me paying said $2,300 and possibly much more as they use a trial and error approach to "fixing" whatever problem there is (car seems to be driving ok at the moment with the warning lights on.) a quick search of the internet showed dozens and dozens of people with the exact same problem, some with very serious safety problems (that I have not had yet). Very disconcerting, especially since I also own a 2009 toyota camry! Dealership very opaque about the problem - they don't seem to have a clue what the problem really is at root. From my basic research, it seems irrefutable that this problem is a serious design problem in 2003 toyota sequoias that has been known to toyota for many years. First, are you aware of this situation, and second, is there anything I can do except pay to supposedly "fix" the car? Here is just one sample of a google search for "toyota sequoia skid control computer" where you can see comments that go back to january 2004: http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic181494.htm.
Skid control system is faulty. It was engaged on a hot day while I was driving on a straight freeway. The car slowed down and I had to pull over. I almost got into an accident. The lights are now on and won't turn off.
The vehicle took off while trying to park in front of my residence hitting a park vehicle causing damage to my vehicle and the park one the accelerator just engaged itself the ABS,traction and vsc lights car making strange noises on the left front wheel slight vibration on steering wheel left.
For the past 6months the emergency brake light has come on and shut off randomly for extended periods of time. The dealership has no answer for why, but they said that there is nothing wrong. Now the vsc trac and vsc off lights will not turn off. The dealer says that there is no danger again but that it will cost 1600 to fix. If I do nothing then it will be fine too. None of it makes complete sense.
Abs, vsc/trac lights are "on" all came up at the same time. It was a rainy day in houston, tx. Had to run 55mph at 65mph speed limit due to rain for safety pre-caution. At the time I reached my work place (approx 10miles from my residence), all 3-lights (ABS, vsc, trac) turned on. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle, acquired it from toyota dealer 15 october 2009. With this incident, got curious of any recalls, complaints or issues with 2003 sequoia. Unfortunately, I just realized that I am among owners having the same issues.
The skid and traction control system lights turn on for no reason and then the system is disabled all together. I spent a $1000 on it and it came back again. As an electrical engr with 30 years of experience, I am certain it is a marginal design and toyota is wasting people's time and money.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The brake and vehicle skid control warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle began to skid. The dealer repaired the vehicle; however, one year later the failure resurfaced. An authorized technician replaced the entire computer system at an expense of $2500.00. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Update 12/14/09 *cn updated 12/16/09
The vsc trac and asb light have come on my 2003 toyota sequoia limited 4x4. The dealer wants $2000.00 to replace the computer.
2003 toyota sequoia - has skid/traction control sensor failure (vsc trac) which effects the ABS - there's none now. We went through this november 2008 and paid extensively for the repair are reliving it again now. Toyota says this is common and will cost us $2k to fix. I am finding this problem with this model/year all over the internet. This is a toyota problem and needs a recall - not a consumer only problem. Please help! We are afraid to drive our car on our trip to relatives at christmas. $2k eats up xmas budget! Toyota admits it's common - they need to recall the vehicles and fix this problem before someone gets killed! Many reporting loss of control while driving and inability to brake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 25 MPH the electronic stability control system and the traction control system warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurs intermittently and without warnings. No repairs have been made. The failure and current mileage mileages were 84,000. Updated 12/9/09 *cn updated 12/10/09.
Vech. Skid control alarm and reaction takes place without warning or justification. Vehicle brakes come on with warning and car shakes because the brakes which are automatically being applied and brake anti skid system is activated. This happened when traveling approx 45 MPH. Thought I was going to die because of the violent reaction of the vech. This has happen more than five times and toyota wants me to pay $2,100 to correct their engineering error. Should I submit a bill for mental anguish?
I've owned a 2003 toyota sequoia since it was new, and have had several problems with the anti-lock brakes and stability control. The systems have failed repeated for the past three years, the warning lights are continuously on, and on two occasions the vehicle's anti-lock brakes have gone off while driving slowly ( and not braking ). The dealership where I purchased the vehicle says I need a new $2,000 computer for the brake control. The vehicle is faulty and unsafe, and toyota needs to step up to the plate and fix this dangerous flaw in their anti-lock brake system.
My 2003 toyota sequoia's trac system is failing which is causing my car to brake automatically without warning. The car has been reliable until now. We were driving at about 35-40mph on a highway when suddenly the car just braked by itself without me stepping on the brakes. Soon after I noticed that the trac and ABS lights were all on inside my dash. I was able to make it home but my family was terrified because we were almost struck from behind . The vehicle is not safe to drive under this condition . I have not been driving it because I can't afford to fix the problem and I don't want to get killed driving it . I am being told that it's $2000-3000 job . I bought the car because I wanted a safe and reliable car but it has now become an unsafe car and a headache. I am being told that I need a skid booster, brake booster and brake module. I think it's all part of the ABS pump assembly. My mfg warranty has expired and my vehicle does have about 78k miles on it which puts me in a bad spot . Please help!
We own a 2003 toyota sequoia. The vehicle skid control (vsc) systems is failing. This first occurred shortly after owning the vehicle for 3 years. The system would suddenly activate while moving losing all power and most of the steering control. We reported it to the dealer offered to replace the computer for approx $2000, with no assurance that this would fix the issue. The problem would occur sporadically but now occurs constantly. This is dangerous when driving in traffic in perfect weather conditions.
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