Trac off, vsc trac , ABS and parking brake lights all came on and stayed on while driving. Vehicle has been doing this intermittently for about a month now on a regular basis. Has done it over the past couple years but maybe once every several months. Resets after vehicle is turned off. Looked up issue on internet and was surprised to find all the posts about this issue and the lack of toyota to recall whatever is causing this issue.
2005 Toyota Sequoia brakes complaints
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While driving home on interstate 15 in california brake pedal would not depress. After several hard foot applications pedal finally engaged. This is after months of service on this vehicle for brake problems starting with spongy and inconsistent pedal and vcs, ABS and brake lights coming on and staying on. Dealership replaced on board computer, brake booster, brake master cylinder, brake pads and problem still there. I am the original owner and bought this vehicle new. This is a serious problem and just a matter of time before an accident occurs. This vehicle is now back in the shop once again.
Driving vehicle and ABS activates and stalls vehicle not allowing for acceleration pulsating the brakes and leaving me in the middle of the road for about 30/45 seconds. It has happen twice already same thing both times.
Vehicle vsc trac lights, brake lights and wsc dash board indicators comes on while driving. This problem is constant and more persistent each time the vehicle is driven.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal vibrated as the brakes seized. The vehicle slid with the illumination of the traction control and brake warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the ABS system failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
While applying the brakes there is a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle with a shudder and the vsc, trac off and brake lights come on and stay on. This has happened several times recently. Also the brake light will come on at random times. Everything resets when the ignition is turned off. When the vehicle shudders it does not seem to be slowing down. I have checked the toyota web site and they do not show any recalls. Also I have checked on-line and there are several people that seem to be having the same problem. This is a very unsafe problem and I feel that toyota needs to fix this with a recall. They are aware of the problem and it is very expensive fix.
Loss of ABS system, vsc & traction control on interstate at high rate of speed barely avoided collisions. Unsafe. Vsc/ABS/e brake light all on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while parked, the vsc and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was unaware of the repair needed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Driving on the highway and took an exit. Slowed down and turned the steering wheel. The vsa and trac lights came on, the car lost power for several seconds, pushing the gas pedal didn't do anything for several seconds and eventually, heard a loud noise as if the engine was re-engaging and then some grinding noise and the car was back to "normal" driving condition. Since the first incident, has happened several times over again. Very dangerous considering there were cars behind me and could have ran into me. Similar experience pulling into a parking lot. Made a left turn and the car just stopped. People were honking behind me and the car would not move. Had to turn the ignition off and then back on to make it work again.
About a month ago, beginning of march, the engine light, vsc trac light, trac off light, are all lite up when I turn on the engine. A week later, those light go off and on all the time and it still does it. From what I know, the trac off & vsc trac has something to do with the brake and I don't feel safe to drive in it. I went online and search to my problems and apparently, alot of people have the same problem as I do. Toyota need to have this recall and fix this problem to all their customers who have this problem.
My vsc, trac and brake light all came on all of sudden with a large boom sound. The car stalled on me in an intersection. The lights go off once car is turned off and then after turning car back on they will come on about 5 minutes after driving. Car loses power every so often now. Dealer said it needs a new computer.
I noticed the vsc trac lights stayed on. The vehicle appears to drive fine for a while, then loses power. Dealer could not find any codes and reset it. How it does it all the time mostly about the 2 or 3 day after unhooking the battery. After doing my own research online I discovered that many sequoia owners have experienced the same issue, but toyota has refused to do a recall. This issue with vsc trac is a huge safety concern. Through my research I discovered that the vehicle could lose power at any time, and many owners state they hear a grinding noise as the vehicle pulls to the right or left. They recalled the 2003, what about us, a friend had a new computer epu put in at $3000 and did it again in 6 months...toyota knows about this and other problems...we need a recall or have it fixed.
The brake light constantly goes on and off. Trac off, vsc trac and check engine lights all come on. A loud rattling noise coming from the front end of vehicle and vibration the engine will not accelerate randomly while driving and the trac control light goes on at the same time.
When backing out of garage and applying brakes, the ABS motor was heard and then the brake light came on. Then the vsc trac, vsc off and ABS lights came on. The brake pedal felt mushy so a visit to dealer was made. The concern was addressed with service, and they came back with : "test drove car and inspected brakes. Found dtc's c1223, c1244, c1247, c1310. Provided estimate for updated skid control ecu @ $905 + tax". As the customer, I declined to schedule. Then during a past winter storm, backing out of driveway again, the same thing occurred. Very concerned that this braking system is defected in any wet/snowy/ice weather. I have had to divert to driving my 1998 honda accord in snow instead of the sequoia. I am very concerned driving this sequoia with my kids in car and braking at anytime. I feel an updated software/logic in ecu or an updated skid control ecu is valid enough to say they have a known issue that is 'safety' related, and toyota should buck up covering this as warranty. I have contacted toyota motor sales, USA, inc. And my case is filed at their headquarter office under my name and file #[xxx]. They stated their is no customer compliance issued recall/bulletin or warranty available to cover my concern due to its age and mileage. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake light comes on when driving, reset when turn engine off. Braking system & pad checked out to be fine. Need to replace skid control computer cost approx. $1200.00 should be covered under the warranty but the dealer say no.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who advised that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the brake booster usually failed at 70,000 miles on the specific year model. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 69,000.
Slowing down to turn the vsc trac< trac off < check engine<brake lights come on. This has happened three times and I temporarily lose control of braking and excelleration. This is dangerous and nearly caused me to enter traffic in an intersection.
While driving, the brake warning light, vsc off light, and vsc trac light all came on. Pulled over and shut engine off. Restarted the car and lights were initially off but came right back on as soon as I started driving. Had advance auto parts hook computer to it, and it isn't throwing a code at all.
3 incidents in the last 90days, each one while the vehicle was in motion between 15-40mph with 5 passengers and in traffic. On each occasion, the brakes suddenly engaged, causing a loud bang/thunk sound followed by a severe shake in the vehicle. Speed & control was drastically reduced to the point of being uncontrollable. Within seconds, the vsc trac, vsc off, brake and maintenance lamps illuminated. Vehicle was very difficult to drive, as if the brakes were fully engaged. After pulling over, we shutdown the vehicle and let it sit a short period of time, on restarting, all lamps were on, the vehicle was drive-able however, the brakes we still being applied but slightly allowing the vehicle to move but on release of the accelerator, the vehicle slowed rapidly. After dropping off vehicle to a local non-dealer service center on each of the first 2 incidents, the codes were no-longer active and the shop indicated that nothing could be done unless the codes were active again. Research indicates the 2003-04 had skid control computer recall, reflashing/reprogramming the computer but only a tsb was issued on the 2005 model year. After the third incident, the most severe, we went to a toyota dealer. They confirmed the recall & the tsb. In discussions with the service advisor's and technicians, they both reported that they have had numerous 2005 models with the same issue. The dealer informed us that the skid control computer will need to be replaced at a total cost of $1100. However, numerous posts on online blogs & forums indicate the problem persists even after the skid control computer was replaced. We are lucky that this event did not result is an accident as we were in traffic and vehicles behind us would not expect our vehicle to suddenly brake causing them crash into us at full speed. This is a severe known safety issue and toyota should issue a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that as she was parking, she applied the brakes and the brake pedal depressed to the floor. The contact also heard a grinding noise during the failure. The brake light then illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new brake booster. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 103,000.
Vsc, trac off, and emergency brake lights all stayed on after car was started. For the next week or so they would go off then come back on and then stayed on continually. I took it to my dealership on june 16, 2012 and they said the skid control computer needed replaced and they had to order the part. On june 19, 2012 they replaced this part at a charge of $1013.56. On june 22, 2012 all these lights have again come on. I was told at the time of the initial diagnosis there had been a bulletin issued about this issue. I ask why it wasn't recalled if it was a known safety issue and they just said it was a bulletin not a recall.
"vsc off" and "vsc track" and "brake" lights all illuminated on dashboard. Severe loss of power. Unpredictable steering and braking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the track, ABS, vsc, brake, and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the master cylinder and the brake booster, but the warning lights continued to illuminate. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 83,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Vsc trac, vsc off and ABS lights all come on at once. I took the vehicle to my mechanic and he couldn't pull the code as it was off by the time I got there. Brakes had good pad left. The light came on 3 times today and went off just as unexpectedly.
2005 sequoia - this is now my 2nd formal complaint. Vehicle has skid control, check engine, brake, ect lights on and multiple times lost braking control in traffic. I took to the dealer 3 times and finally they replaced the ecu ($1000) and assured me that this was the problem. Guess what? Problem is back after just a couple months. Now it is said that the brake booster needs replacing($1000). Toyota has recalled this problem on other years but not the 2005. The time is now! This is a very dangerous vehicle for my family with 3 young children, plus it is costing us alot of time and money! Toyota.....please try and keep your reputation and help your loyal customers.
Vsc off light keeps appearing on and off. Antilock braking is disable when the light comes on.
Toyota sequoia skid control ecu on a 2005 model, failed, causing inconsistent braking response among multiple lights detecting failures that are related to the part the brake light continuously went off along with he vsc since may of 2010 have had it in to toyota 3 times for the problem the last time they finally were able to tell me it was the skid control ecu and it was not a recall item despite the recall on the 2003 sequoia's.
I have a newly purchased, one owner, preowned sequoia, the vehicle has been serviced every 5000 miles and all recommended maintenance has been completed at the same dealer each time. I have recently taken it for inspection and the dealer failed it because the vsc skid control ecu needs to be replaced because of error codes. This is a $2300 dollar repair. After looking online this is an very common issue. So much so that toyota issued a tsb and changed the part out for a new one on future models. I feel like toyota is very aware of this defect which is a brake related concern which to me is a severe safety issue. I would like toyota to own up to this and pay for the costly repair. I read on a forum that everyone experiencing this issue should complain to the federal safety agency in hope of forcing toyota's hand. I am canadian that exported this vehicle and I have been told that I need to deal with us toyota.
Toyota - there is very serious problem with the vbs, skid control, braking system with the toyota 2005 sequoia!!!!! My brakes locked up and I had no control of the car in terms of handling or braking power - lucky for me I drive like a cautious grandmother and was driving slowly stopping at a routine stop. This event happened after months and months of taking the car in. After this serious event I knew that it was not a problem not to be worried about.... Toyota replaced the skid control computer - close to 1000. I was told this was a 99% fix. Fastforward and the light is on again about a month later....now they claimed the master cylinder was at fault for another near thousand dollars. The repairing dealership serviceman assured me they finally got it and said he would feel very safe for me to travel out of town. I was hesitant, but did leave to go out of town....only to find myself at yet another dealership with the same brake lights coming on.....and then going off when they went in to the service stall. They still have the car as I refused to take it back and they state until the problem "recreates itself" they are at a loss to date. To me to take the chance to recreate the loss of control of the car....and the braking system is utterly nuts. In short, I will not be driving that car ever again. Nor do I want any other person in that potential "death trap." if the national highway safety does not step in.....I am telling you....there will be deaths!!!!! I have no question in my mind over this issue!!!!! Please contact me and recall this for the life of somebody.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing which located the failure at the skid control unit and master cylinder, which would both need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,950.
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