2001 Toyota Sequoia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 170about this part
- Share
- 32%of 531 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 170 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, 32% of the 531 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle the brakes where applying themselves, vehicle started shaking and vibrating and slowing down and the vsc trac lights came on. It scared me and I almost had a panic attack. I pulled off taylor road(city street) and turned the car off and checked to see if I had a flat tire. I restarted to car and the lights remain on and I took the car home. My wife is now scared to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11089535, filed 2018-04, 101,000 miles“Regardless of speed a warning bell will sound, several instrument lights come on and the brakes activate causing the vehicle to pull to the right. I've experienced this numerous times with seemingly no common denominator. Neither speed nor steering input seem to be the trigger for this. I've taken it to my local Toyota dealership with no satisfaction and contacted Toyota of america customer service with no satisfaction.”
NHTSA complaint #10874845, filed 2016-06, 100,000 miles“Driving down road and drivers side front end dropped; the vehicle just seized. The ball joint snapped and the tire buckled on the vehicle there was no brakes or steering. Fortunately I had just exited a major highway onto a straight secondary road when this occurred. I feel if this had happened on the highway I would have been in a major accident; which would have included multiple other vehicles as well..”
NHTSA complaint #10704096, filed 2015-04, 170,000 miles“While driving going any speed low or high a vsc trac off light appears on the gage cluster and starts a high pitched noise and ABS locks up on my passenger side pulling me to the right almost hitting another car or any pedestrians that may be there.”
NHTSA complaint #11032813, filed 2017-10, 98,650 miles“Driving the family from co to ca. On the last leg between las vegas and los angeles. Cruising along at 75 when the vsc and trac off lights came on. My truck immediately braked and pulled to the left while decelerating. Longest 5 seconds of my life. Luckily there was no one to my immediate left. Taking it to a dealer shortly for consultation. Someone will get hurt if this is not addressed!”
NHTSA complaint #10524511, filed 2013-07, 147,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10129971Feb 5, 2018TSB: Some 2001 ? 2002 model year Sequoia vehicles may exhibit intermittent VSC activation. After the activation, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1234 is stored in the skid control…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 30% |
| 2011 | 3 | 18% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 15% |
| 2005 | 91 | 26% |
| 2004 | 100 | 26% |
| 2003 | 155 | 27% |
| 2002 | 192 | 29% |
| 2001 | 170 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
130 complaintsBody and structure
102 complaintsVehicle speed control
101 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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