2003 Toyota Sequoia Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 565 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 1% of the 565 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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 trac off and vsc trac turned on along with the check engine and when I tried to step on the gas it will grind and not move the same would happen when I tried stepping on the brake. I took it to the dealer and charge me 1800 to change the water pump and the evap cause there was a leakage. 2 days later the lights turn back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10861330, filed 2016-04, 17,778 miles“My Toyota Sequoia 2003 is having ABS lights,brake light and vsc/trac lights on problem. Bought it brand new at the Toyota dealer in hayward, california. Vsc/trac light came on when I first bought the car(brand new from the lot); they replaced the steering angle sensor. These lights are on and off through out the years. Found out the there is a recall last year, 2010, but I did not get any notice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10412633, filed 2011-07, 110,000 miles“I just bought a 2003 Toyota Sequoia and noticed low oil pressure readings, I took it to the dealer and thank god they were aware of this problem do to a faulty oil switch replaced it no questioned asked, I also want to complain about the headlights, I left them on a couple of times and noticed there was no warning bell do they have them to install? I would hate to get stranded due to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10050716, filed 2003-12, 3,666 miles“For the past year intermittently brake light on dash came on, if I turned off vehicle, restarted then the light stays off until the next time. Now with 80,000 miles on 2003 Sequoia vsc off, vsc trac & check engine lights came on going about 30 mpg. Took vehicle in for service found out there is a 'service bulletin' dating back to 2003 that Toyota is aware of computer failure concerning this issue. Computer codes are c1223, c1203 and c1247. I am concerned about spending $1700 for fix when most complaints say that it just re-occurs. Please address this promptly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10282816, filed 2009-09, 85,000 miles“Abs, vsc trac, and engine check lights on. Brought to the shop . Mechanic stated it's the computer need to be replaced for more than $1000 and up. Search internet and lots of owners have the same problems, can somebody do something about it please.”
NHTSA complaint #10668225, filed 2014-12, 70,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia
165 complaintsBrakes
155 complaintsBody and structure
98 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsElectrical system
66 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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