2005 Toyota Sequoia: sudden loss of power

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 Feb 6, 2018 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden loss of power. Also, the vehicle stalled while making left and right turns and various warning indicators illuminated. Initially, the dealer (principle toyota, 7370 winchester rd, memphis, tn 38125, (877) 217-4003) was unable to replicate the failure, so it continued to progress and various warning indicators remained illuminated, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. *tt

Filed Jun 26, 2016 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

2005 toyota sequoia with 87000 miles has lost power when the trac vsc and off trac plus engine is on. The sequoia will only travel 30 miles per hour. Top. It happen june 19, 2016 when driving on the streets we started to go uphill when my wife and me notice that sequoia had on power and the check engine light was on plus trac off and vsc trac lights were on. I look up the problem on the computer to fined out that others are having the same problem. I check the toyota web site to see if any recalls. I enter the VIN number and fond none with this problem. Thanks

Filed May 26, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 109,000 miles · FL

I experienced a problem with engine warning and vsc trac off lights going on. The check engine light also came on. My family and I were on a trip and our sequoia all of a sudden lost power. It slowed down dramatically even though the engine was fine. It was a very dangerous situation because we were on an interstate where the speed is 70 MPH. I also experienced all the brakes making a massive grinding noise while going slow into a restaurant. (the brakes have less than 3000 miles on them.) the parking brake light also comes on periodically.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · AR

Vsc trac off, the vehicle looses power completely and there is a grinding noise. My wife was driving on the interstate and lost power. Luckily, she was not in traffic. Restarted and made it home. The vsc trac off lights are still on. Very dangerous if the vehicle loosed power completely driving 70 MPH on the interstate.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 119,000 miles · CA

Vsc trac, ABS and brake alerts light up on dash board, noise when vehicle is initially turned on, the noise disappears after a few minutes but the alerts stay on. The vehicle also loses power (but the engine keeps running, just no power to accelerate) if I make a quick turn, loss of power lasts for a few seconds then turns back on.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Driver assistance · 112,000 miles · CA

Slip indicator light illuminates and vehicle looses all power for 4-5 sec then resumes normally unless on snow. If on snow vehicle it repeatedly looses power and produces a noise as if it is shorting-out. Very dangerous especially when going up hill on gravel road. Each bump at low speed (3-4 MPH) causes slip indicator light to illuminate and complete loss of power. This happens regardless of traction control being turned off.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Driver assistance · 140,306 miles · PA

Problem with 2005 toyota sequoia electronic stability control. While driving the vehicle on the highway the check engine light, vsc trac light, and vsc off light came on. Vehicle instantly lost power and torque converter would not lock up. Vehicle lost speed in traffic very quickly and had extreme difficulty going up an incline. Since the first instance it has happened about six times. Disconnecting battery clears issue temporarily. Many others with vehicle have had same issue and toyota has a tsb on the issue but will not recall or cover several $k cost. Problem still arises after vsc computer replacement for some people. Prior years had recalls for same issue, but they ignore the 2005 model year. Issue could be life threatening on public roads with sudden loss of all power and stability control.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 147,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

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.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 119,966 miles · CA

I started my car and drove off, and I noticed the vsc trac lights stayed on. The vehicle appears to drive fine, but the vsc trac lights stayed on. Upon 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.

Filed Oct 21, 2012 · Driver assistance · 97,000 miles · AL

My 2005 toyota sequoia's electronic stability control began to lose power causing my car to only go around 20mph. This is very dangerous when driving on an interstate at speeds of 65mph and then the warning lights come on and my car just slows down to about 20 MPH in the middle of traffic. The toyota motor corporation needs to address this issue and have a recall on their 2005 toyota sequoia vehicles. They did do a recall on the toyota sequoias for the 2008 - 2010 models with this same problem. I have read that many other owners of 2005 toyota sequoias have had the same problem. I had to have my car towed to the toyota dealership and they said that it would cost around 3,200 to fix. I feel that the toyota motor corporation needs to do a recall and fix this faulty system on their toyota sequoias. Totally frustrated and plan on telling everyone I see driving a sequoia about the problem I have had and tell them they need to consider getting rid of their vehicle.