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2001 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 531 total for the year
Median mileage
110,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 531 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.

“After coming back from trip, me and my family were heading home (we were about 2 miles from home), and upon coming to a red light, I stepped the brake pedal on my 2001 Toyota Sequoia, and the car came to a complete stop; but when the green light traffic came on, and as soon as I let go of the brake pedal, and about to press the gas pedal, the car just stalled ( also with battery light on indication lit, check engine on, ABS lit, vsc trac lit, vsc off lit, brake light indication lit, ABS light). …”

NHTSA complaint #10546466, filed 2013-10, 110,000 miles

“The vsc trac, vsc off, brake and ABS lights came on and are stay on until the engine is shut down. Sometimes the lights come on as soon as startup. Sometimes when idling. Suspension is very stiff, and steering seems affected as well as engine seems to lug when driving and the lights come on.”

NHTSA complaint #10873319, filed 2016-06, 10 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he became aware of a cranking sound and the vehicle suddenly started jerking and shaking. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, and the front wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated the failure had gotten worse over time. The contact also stated that while searching online, he became aware that the failure was a common failure with similar vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11594461, filed 2024-06, 181,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently and that the vehicle went into a limp mode. The contact mentioned that each time the failure occurred, the vehicle was extremely slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v148000 (tires). For years, the dealer was unable to explain why the recall repair was not completed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10746761, filed 2015-08, 69,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017114%
201416%
2013325%
2012315%
2011212%
2010413%
2009117%
200834%
20071612%
2006115%
2005339%
200441%
2003142%
200291%
200151%

Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia

Brakes
170 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology