2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5, 8% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“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 miles“2003 Toyota sequoia. (cel) light on. Also (trac off) light on as well as (vsc trac) light on. Sometimes brake light and ABS light stay on for days . I had truck in shop 3 wks ago with this problem they said it was oxygen sensor 2 (I believe) had is replaced and light went off. Light is back on again 2 weeks later. Car sputters when accelerating. Doesn't feel safe to drive. Also 2 months prior I had the car in for routine maintenance. Fluids, filters, tires rotated, ect as usual.”
NHTSA complaint #10478018, filed 2012-09, 140,000 miles“I own a 2003 Toyota sequoia and the oil pressure sending unit is failing to report the proper oil information. It fluctuates at random times dropping to the low mark and will remain there for minutes at a time. If this sending unit does not inform me of the true representation of oil pressure, it could potentially damage my vehicle engine and hope that Toyota recalls this part because I have seen hundreds of blogs from other Toyota owners reporting this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10369304, filed 2010-12, 37,500 miles“Two months after purchasing the vehicle, vsc and trac off lights became illuminated, no other symptoms. Stayed on for 2 days then disappeared again. Two months later the brake light had become illuminated, put it in park to load passengers, and when returned to drive, the vsc and trac off lights were illuminated and a grinding sound was heard when applying brakes - along with the vehicle pulling to the right. Turned the car off, checked fluids and fuses, when restarted only brake light was illuminated and car appeared to be driving normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749564, filed 2015-08, 120,533 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5
39 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBrakes
28 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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