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2003 Toyota Sequoia Electrical system Problems

Complaints
66about this part
Share
12%of 565 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 12% of the 565 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 3 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.

“I am experiencing the same vsc problems as I read in the other complaints, along with other electrical issues. Randomly (or so it seems) the vsc, brake lights, drive light and others will go on and off. It has been doing this for about a month now and every time I go to take it in for service, they aren't on and they can't find anything wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #10660927, filed 2014-11, 140,000 miles

“While driving at about 55 MPH, the ABS,track control sensor lights came on and suddenly the acceleration stops I press the pedal to accelerate and there was no response I could not accelerate so I turn my emergency lights on, and accelerate again and this time it worked. But it's been doing that on everyday basis the mechanic said is the vehicles computer, is there a recall for this problem? Can someone help?”

NHTSA complaint #10672720, filed 2015-01, 110,000 miles

“Hi I have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia sr5, and the vsc trac, vsc off and check engine came on all at once, took it to auto parts store and they ran the scanner it said to change the o2 sensor, which I did and nothing changed, I have read about this problem that has been coming up quiet a lot in this model, can you tell me if there is a recall for this problem, I went to the dealer and they told me that there was not any recall related to this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10512742, filed 2013-05, 190,000 miles

“In 2007, took my 2003 Sequoia to the dealer because the vsc lights came on. The dealer replaced the oxygen sensor. Now a year later, the vsc lights came on again. I have now have been told that the skid control computer needs to be replaced at a cost of $1650.”

NHTSA complaint #10245511, filed 2008-10, 65,000 miles

“The vsc and trac trouble lights are coming on. The car occasionally thinks that we are skidding out of control and begins pulsating the brakes. This is very dangerous. The failure codes in the computer indicate that the skid control ecu needs to be replaced. This is expensive and not covered by warranty, but should be covered by Toyota via a safety recall with an improved version. I have found a lot of complaints on the internet by owners having the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10177953, filed 2007-01, 44,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018735%
2017114%
2016327%
2015222%
2014212%
201318%
2012525%
2011212%
2010413%
2009117%
200857%
2007129%
2006178%
20053410%
2004349%
20036612%
2002426%
2001316%

Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia

Electronic stability control
165 complaintsBrakes
155 complaintsBody and structure
98 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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