2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 26%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5, 26% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vsc and trac lights started coming after a clucking sound heard from underneath the car followed by a loss of power. After turning the car off and back on again it goes away. But it comes back intermittently. The problem needs to be fixed. I am concerned about the safety of my family as we will need to go on a long family trip in a few weeks. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10661046, filed 2014-11, 101,000 miles“As I drive,when I come to a stop sign are red light an d put my feet back on the gas the vsctrac light comes on and also the skid light,it makes a grinding noise when u hit the gas. It's a scary feeling!!! What can I do about that?!! Seems to me it's more then just me experience this!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10618394, filed 2014-08, 145,000 miles“Toyota sequoia 2003 85,000 miles. Skid control unit is bad. My ABS, trac lights are on. Every so often my brake light will go on too. The brake light will resolve by turning off engine and start again. Other lights stay on. Asked Toyota dealer. They gave me a price of $2600 to fix the problem. They said I need a new skid control and decal sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10287010, filed 2009-10, 85,366 miles“The vehicle , while starting and pulling out onto the road, would seem to try to take over and pulsate and apply the brakes. Very dangerous! I paid for computer analysis to be done, which verified the c1231 ABS control system fault, but Toyota does not want to reimburse me for my prior expenses due to their defect. Frustrating!”
NHTSA complaint #10363547, filed 2010-11, 124,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2003 sequoia and have become aware that the vsc trac, vsc off, ABS lights always remain on. My mechanic ran the codes and has advised me that I need a new deceleration sensor. After some research online I see that I am not alone and so would like to voice my concern about this faulty sensor and ask that Toyota give a response to why so many vehicles of this era have this specific problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10487377, filed 2012-12, 126,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 28 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5
39 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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