Can not get BSC, TRC engine lights off traction control kicks in and locks steering and brakes . Unsafe can not smog after spending thousands replacing parts
Toyota Sequoia check engine light comes on
216 of the 3,065 owner complaints about the Toyota Sequoia describe check engine light, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 216
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,200
- typical mileage
- 101,000
By model year
Often reported together
ABS 33Loss of power 15Warning lights 11Jerking 10Grinding brakes 10Stalling 7Hesitation 6Won't shift 5
Trouble codes mentioned
C1247 4C1223 4C1203 3P2440 2P1445 2P1444 2P1442 1P1441 1P1126 1P0420 1
What owners say
Traction control warning lights, VSC warning lights. These lights have been on for 2 years, resulting in check engine light on. I have replaced every sensor possible, fuses, gas cap, and reset the system multiple times but can not get these lights to stay off. Since lights have been on, when driving on a muddy, wet, icy or slippery road way, my steering locks up, the brakes stop working and there is complete loss of vehicle control. All without warning. This is an extreme hazard and very dangerous. This has been on going since 2017 and is still a major problem . It started at around 200,000 miles.
Rear axle is rusted to the point where differential fluid is leaking out of the body. There is extreme rust in general which has led to the failure of multiple components such as the oil pressure sending unit. Check engine light is on. This hasn't been verified by a shop or agency, only by me. These issues were discovered shortly after purchase this year.
So in few words when check engine light is happening then immediately traction control and skid control and maybe other safety features are automatically goes off, which almost made me crash with all my family during rain. I definitely don’t like it and I don’t think it’s a good idea if one of the non critical sensors broken then you have to die in crash. I think Toyota should check it because it’s doesn’t sound right.
While driving my 2001 Sequoia SR5 with only 74,750 miles on freeways at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, the SUV's braking system activates unexpectedly and without cause. The VSC check engine lighting and warning sound illuminate. My SUV veered to the right, the steering wheel vibrated, and it went into a skid when the brakes were abruptly engaged, causing it to skid. My SUV abruptly decelerated as if it had lost power. This situation was hazardous for other vehicles who could not tell if they were applying the brakes due to the absence of visible brake lights to prevent a collision. Fortunately, IÂ responded defensively and avoided collisions with other vehicles and roadside obstacles. This issue is a safety concern; if it occurs at the wrong moment, a tragedy can be avoided. I've seen more than a hundred complaints from other proprietors and a completed the federal safety agency investigation. Sequoia models from 2001 and subsequent years were recalled for the same issue. Before a life is lost, Toyota must address this issue in all model years.
Vsc tracking lights and check engine
Malfunction indicator lights - Check engine, VSC off and TRAC off. The vehicle goes into limp mode. The issue is both a mechanical and engineering defect causing the override of the entire AIP system. Parts affected are Air injection pumps, Air switching valves, Air pump inlets/covers, Gaskets/connectors/clamps and Speed sensors.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was moisture and condensation in the air injection pump and the air switching valve. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer’s warranty pertaining to the failure causing the check engine warning light to become illuminated however, the warranty was for 150,000 miles or 10 years, whichever came first. The vehicle was no longer covered under the warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. "The contact was informed that there was moisture and condensation in the air injection pump and the air switching valve." since this is not correct. The dealer only said that the items needed to be replaced due to the indicator light. They could not verify that there was a specific issue with the parts but said that it was an indicator that the parts could go bad and needed to be replaced.
Car shook at 50 miles per hour and above, check engine and 4 lo lights flashed. Took to mechanic and was told fuel pump needs replacing. Toyota advised that my VIN was not part of their current recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle to the side of the road as the steering also failed to operate due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective spring valve. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Toyota Sequoia check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Toyota Sequoia?
Owners who report it most often also describe abs light or abs activating, sudden loss of power and multiple warning lights, and the codes they mention most are C1247, C1223 and C1203.
Which Toyota Sequoia years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (57 complaints), 2003 (56 complaints) and 2004 (29 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Toyota Sequoia?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,200 (median of 52 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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