2003 Toyota Sequoia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 565 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 2% of the 565 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.
“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“I notice on june 2, 2015 when I turn left or right that its hard and I took it into Toyota on june 20, 2015 and they told me it was the steering extension shaft. I also took the Sequoia in because even thou my gas tank was full the gauge said it was empty, and when I took it into Toyota they said it was fine . But it keeps doing it and now I put gas in it because I don't want to run out on the fwy. It can cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10731180, filed 2015-06, 139,525 miles“When driving about 45 or 60 MPH the steering wheel shakes real bad an vibrates feels like I got a flat tire or feels like I'm gonna have a tire come off when I bought it also consumes a lot of gas ust to get real good gas mileage but now not so good juust to fill up twice a week but now sometimes 3 to 5 timeswhich is weird didn't know I had a recall warranty I have had to replace a lot of things especially in the emissions part for car bought new fuel line solenoids , purge solenoid, now it says I need a new valve vent solenoid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279303, filed 2019-11, 200,000 miles“The vsc track and engine lights came on at the same time at exactly 108,000 miles. This has been a very reliable vehicle except when it seems the computer parts are programmed to fail. I use to commute in heavy slow traffic in southern california when my brake light would come on when using the brakes in traffic. The dealer could not find a problem.. The brake light will go off after the key is turned off and back on again however the vsc/track light still on appear t be a computer defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10316363, filed 2010-03, 108,000 miles“2003 Toyota Sequoia: persisitant rotten egg smell in vehicle. Service and corp say type of gasoline. Have switched out gasoline brands and types for over 1 year w/ no change. The vehicle has produced severe health problems in family w/ increase in frequent headaches, bronchitis & asthma flare-ups and sinus infections. Have notified dealership (route one Toyota, inc avenel, nj) as well as Toyota corp.. No response except sorry for the inconvenience.. It's the gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10049598, filed 2003-12, 500 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 29% |
| 2018 | 3 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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