2005 Toyota Sequoia driver assistance problems

Filed Feb 11, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

After several years of fighting problems with, after braking to a brief stop, the loss of power/abs grinding when accelerating and turning right, now the ABS is completely dysfunctional. Both TRC lights will turn on and usually the parking brake, and when braking at speeds less than 10mph the abs will activate and prevent bring the truck to a stop without pumping them, on dry pavement. When the ABS light turns on, then braking is possible, but all pressure is gone from brake booster and brakes sound like they're grinding, not like the sound of abs engaging. Very dangerous to drive in snow as front brakes work but drive axle doesn't disengage when the brake pedal is depressed. Regular mechanic won't engage with diagnosing issues as he feels the problem is partly computer malfunction and Toyota won't allow for used part mismatching. ABS/ECU is failed.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 156,000 miles · OR

I get constant warning lights for brake, vsc and trac. This is a very common problem with the sequoia. It shuts down those safety features.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Driver assistance · 120,500 miles · OR

Occasionally, when the vehicle is in motion on a city street or hyway, the vsc trac sensor lights turning on and off and hearing grinding noise when it auto-engage and disengage and the vehicle loses power and slows down.

Filed Jun 18, 2017 · Driver assistance · 100,350 miles · CA

When cornering on a mountain road at a safe speed; the vsc traction control kicked in; this caused a grinding sound and the traction control light on the dash. Caused vehicle to slow down; I pulled over to side of road checked wheels/tires undercarriage nothing found; proceeded to destination did not repeat. Checked online; others have had similar issues.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 161,255 miles · PA

On 11-08-16 during a pennsylvania state inspection for my 2005 toyota sequoia I was informed it would not pass because of frame rot. The dealer stated it went into service the end of january 2005. How could this be for an 11yr youcng toyota? The frame has rusted in several areas, the rust hole was rusted through from the inside. This vehicle was my choice for my wife and kids due to the reputation and longevity of toyota's vehicles. This is a major issue that needs to be resolved, as it is a major safety concern that could potentially be fatal if unchecked. What should me my future actions to this matter?- also , when in stop and go traffic, every light on the dash will go on, vsc,trac,ABS, losing braking power and acceleration. No accident to date because of it's infrequence, but also a major concern!

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · PA

When making a right hand turn at moderate speed the anti skid light comes on and the car looses power through the turn ... Usually in neighborhood situations, but I have experienced it on interstate on ramps requiring a left turn followed by a gradual right banking turn.

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · AL

Vsc vsc traction control lights comes on as well as the check engine light. The vehicle accelerates poorly. This makes for a very dangerous situation because the vehicle can slow dramatically at highway speeds. Lights go off for a little while when the battery is disconnected but all lights and acceleration problems return shortly. Owners have spent thousands of dollars replacing parts without a long term fix. Spouse will no longer drive the vehicle because of this dangerous problem. Totoya needs to fix this widespread problem.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IA

My vehicle's traction control light was coming on periodically, and when that would happen the engine would cut out, & I would not be able to accelerate. I took it in to get it repaired. After the repairs I was driving at about 20 MPH, and as I was breaking to turn a corner the ABS, vbs, brake and traction control lights came on. My breaks made a grinding noise, the car began to shake, there were no breaks or steering control, and the engine cut out. This was very dangerous as I had no control and was on a city street in front of a park with children, and I had my son with me. Luckily I wasn't going very fast as the speed limit is 25 MPH, and I was approaching the park and my street to turn on to. I was able to get stopped by hitting a curb but couldn't get control of the vehicle otherwise.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Body, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · NJ

My 2005 sequoia has the vsc off and vsc trac lights on and it causes a hesitation in acceleration - which is a significant crash hazard. I notified toyota about this and asked if they would fix it because they recalled other years of sequoias for the same problem. Toyota will not fix it and said that the 2005 has different parts than the years that they recalled. That is silly because the problem is there even if the parts are different. The hatchback latch has also broke and the hatchback will not open. I looked online and saw that this is another well known problem with 2005 sequoias that toyota refuses to fix despite the dangers if there were a crash and somebody needed to exit from the hatch area.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Driver assistance · 76,500 miles · CA

Mileage is 76,500 and driving on city street and my vsc trac, vsc off and break light comes on with a grinding noise. I pulled the car on the side and turn off the car. Ever since the vsc trac, vsc off and break light are always on. I went online and I see a lot of sequoia owners have the same problem. Is there a recall on this??