2001 Toyota Sequoia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 531 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 531 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“My 2001 Sequoia rear hatch window no longer rolls down nor does the rear hatch open at all. This happened overnight. Nothing prompt this all. The dealer wants to charge $350 to replace the door. Frustrating can't even begin to describe this feeling.”
NHTSA complaint #10281291, filed 2009-08, 108,000 miles“We have a Toyota Sequoia, the problems are the 4 wheel drive is not operating all the time. It does not engage sometimes and does not stay in 4 wheel drive. One example is my wife had six friends in the vehicle the 4 wheel drive did not stay engaged and the vehicle skid control made the engine loose power so she slid backwards down a hill. No one would ride in our 4wheel drive again. The vehicle skid control makes the engine loose power while in traffic. There is also a hesitation in the engine when accelerating from a complete stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069885, filed 2004-01“Brake problem presented itself by the vehicle vibrating when braking from high speed. All brakes required servicing and then replacement. Emergency brake required adjusting three times within 20,000 miles. When only one window is open at speeds greater than 30 MPH, causes severe pressure vibrations inside the vehicle interior. Pressure vibrations extremely distracting and annoying.”
NHTSA complaint #764118, filed 2002-07“While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off intermittently. The problem was intermittent. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099183, filed 2004-11“While traveling a little twig hit windshield. As a result of that windshield had a small mark. Also, when traveling small pebbles hit windshield, windshield was cracked. Please provide further information. Consumer states pebble hit original winshield, causing damage, dealer replaced windshield at consumer's expense, the replacement windshield has four cracks which happened within the first month of driving, glass company tested glass and glass failed, consumer states neither the manufacturer or local dealer are willing to help with the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #882739, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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