2004 Toyota Sequoia brakes problems

Filed Jul 1, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Description of the Safety Crash/Informed Incident: Vehicle Information: 2004 Toyota Sequoia (VIN: [XXX]) Incident Date: [XXX] Location: [XXX] Police Agency: California Highway Patrol (Report #:[XXX]) Speed at Incident: Highway speeds (~65 MPH) Description of Defect/Failure: Structural mechanical failure leading to sudden, catastrophic wheel separation at highway speeds. Nine days prior to the incident, on [XXX], the vehicle underwent a comprehensive brake, rotor, and tire rotation service at a certified Toyota dealership (Toyota of Chula Vista, Work Order #[XXX]). While traveling on the interstate, the right rear passenger wheel assembly completely detached from the moving vehicle. As a result, the wheel flew off crossing several traffic lanes, traveling over a jersey wall on the freeway shoulder, landing into a nearby drainage ditch. The vehicle dropped onto the remaining brake/rotor assembly, generating extreme sparks, causing an immediate loss of braking pressure, and creating an imminent threat of a rollover or multi-vehicle fatal collision. Subsequent post-incident inspection on a maintenance lift revealed that all wheel studs on the right rear hub were completely sheared or stripped off. This indicates a severe technician failure to properly torque the wheel lug nuts to factory specifications during reassembly, or an un-diagnosed structural failure of the wheel mounting components following certified dealer service. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 13, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 143,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the check brakes and a traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. When Toyota issued a recall for the braking issue, the contact did not receive notices, so the contact called them and was told it was a few selected 2004 Toyota Sequoia recalled for those who had complained but, it was not broadcasted like that. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07E023000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · Body, Brakes · IN

The undercarriage is rotten you help my thanks

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 126,000 miles · SC

Vsc and trac light and check engine light on. These lights are always on. Occasionally brake will make a grinding noise and pedal will go to floor. This happens while trying to stop.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Body, Brakes · 145,350 miles · FL

At on or about 7:30 pm on may13th 2018 our son was driving the families 2004 toyota sequoia northbound in 2 lane divided highway and no other traffic present. Weather was inclement, visibility clear but nothing out of the ordinary for florida. He was traveling 41 MPH in a 45 in the left lane. No sooner than he went through the intersection traffic light controlled, (he had the right of way) did he go through what the deputy said was a slippery section of the road way covered with standing water. He released pressure on the accelerator to diminish hydroplaning and no sooner than that instant the vsc lights (variable speed control) lights illuminated in the dash. He reported that the right front wheel locked up and created a pivot point for the car to spin around 180 degrees clockwise, now facing oncoming traffic as he was now in the right lane. He was frantically attempting to regain control over the vehicle by constantly depressing the brakes in order to stop the vehicles motion however unsuccessful as he was pressing on the braking pedal with no response, the car now still in motion, hit the curb, and left the roadway by going now backwards down a steep embankment of over 12 feet and came to a halt. Luckily, a sheriffs deputy was traveling in the opposite direction and had witnessed this and was able to save my sons life by his quick response. The car had to be extracted out of the culvert with recovery cranes. Our family is so grateful to the deputy and that we have our son alive and without a scratch. He is a bit worn for wear being shook up like that. The sequoia has always been serviced by toyota and we enjoyed years of trouble-free ownership until this incident.

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 300,000 miles · MD · crash

The vehicle was stationary then the gears were moved while having foot on brakes however the breaks were stuck and the vehicle was not able to be stopped causing it to run into the house which had caused unbelievable damage. None of the airbags deployed.

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MN

Was told by a repair shop that my ESC ABS and break computer are malfunctioning causing my my brake pedal to be hard when applied also ABS system operates while braking while in traffic at highway speeds and at normal speeds and city traffic during normal braking

Filed May 10, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 57,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel warning console illuminated and the brakes shook. The vehicle was diagnosed, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TN

Front suspension making humming noise all the time while in motion, and vibrstion is felt throughout vehicle, passenger side rear axle seal is leaking causing rotor to smoke. Front driver side caliper piston is jammed.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 155,400 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the ABS, vsc, four wheel drive, and other brake system warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who contacted the dealer regarding the codes that appeared during the diagnostic test. The dealer was unsure of what the codes indicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,400. Updated 12/21/16*lj updated 06/25/18