2003 Toyota Sequoia: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 180,800 miles · TX

As I was driving I notice my trac off, vsc trac, engine light all came on at once , also notice loss of power to my vehicle .

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 141,235 miles · AL

The toyota sequoia went nose down and started to make a grinding noise pulling hard to the right. Loss of power happened and I had no control. I tried to accelerate but it seemed like there was no response. It has done this three times. I feel like I will hit someone or someone will hit me!

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Driver assistance · 165,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc light continued to illuminate while driving at low speeds, resulting in a loss of power when driving under 10 MPH and attempting a turn in either direction. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v176000 (traction control system) and stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the recall but the failure was not corrected. The dealer was notified who advised the contact that they completed the recall and the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs, at the contact's expense and offered no further assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Driver assistance · 82,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle began to independently decrease in speed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not pick up speed. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure or repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/28/10 *bf the consumer stated he experienced problems with the skid control. The consumer stated the vsc, ABS and traction control lights illuminated and have been on for quite some time now. On a few occasions, the vehicle lost power or braked unexpectedly while going into slow turns. The toyota recall center assured the consumer his vehicle was a part of the recall. However, when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed his vehicle was not a part of the recall, because his vehicle was produced with the updated ecu. Updated 10/04/10

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 15, 2009 · Driver assistance · 38,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Driver assistance · 105,881 miles · WI

Toyota sequoia 2003 vsc lights on and off for entire duration of owning the vehicle...was "fixed" at authorized toyota dealer early on in ownership and since will randomly go on and off. Most recently will be off with start of vehicle and with acceleration or turning will set of ABS light and beep, loose power and then the vsc lights will be on, when you let off of the accelerator. Some dealerships said to ignore the problem, don't feel safe when the most recent events cause the loss of power. I don't want to be going into traffic when this happens!

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · CA

The dash vsc trac & ABS skid control warning lights on my 2003 toyota sequoia 2wd have been on constantly for a period of time. They first appeared when I started my engine before I even placed the vehicle in drive. This is my second such failure of this system. The first occurrence was just weeks after the factory warranty expired. The original estimate to repair was about $2100. After some complaining, the dealer split the cost with me. This should be recalled by the manufacturer or, by government intervention due to the severity of the defect and the potential for accidents and/or death resulting from the defective computer system causing the vehicle to lock up and lose power.

Filed Jul 6, 2009 · Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · FL

In 2005 bought 2003 toyota sequoia with 20,000miles in 2007 check engine light came on the dealer codes were c1223, c1247,c1203 had to replace computer assy. Replace translate control unit and reset readiness codes. This computer controls traction and loss of power. In 7/09 the "vsc trac" and "trac off" lights and ABS came on. I believe these are all safety issues that plague this toyota model and recall is inorder. Are we going to wait for people to die before a recall is given?

Filed Feb 1, 2009 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · OR

I have had the same problem as detailed in the federal safety agency action no. Pe08072. Several times, my vehicle stability control system has activated unexpectedly. Every time, it happened when I was at a stop sign. When I accelerated to turn right, the vsc system activated and I lost power to the vehicle, half-way pulled out in a turn. After several seconds, power returned.

Filed Oct 22, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 71,000 miles · CA

9/07 - a load noise sounded and the vehicles brakes and steering locked up on me while I was accelerating and approaching a 4 way stop light. I took the vehicle in to folsom lake toyota for service that day. They told me they could not find the problem, maybe it was do to a low charge from the battery. So I had them replace the battery. 10/1/07 a few weeks later I was accelerating and going on to the freeway when all of a sudden the brake noise sounded the steering and brakes locked up and all my engine lights came on then I completely lost power. I coasted to the side turned off the key and turned it back on again nothing happened so I turned it off and on again and it was working again. I took my vehicle back to folsom lake toyota and 3 weeks later they still can not find anything wrong with my vehicle.