2001 Toyota SEQUOIA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
531 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
119,632 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 424 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) is the most frequently named component, appearing in 124 of 531 complaints (23.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 224 | 42.2% |
| Steering behavior | 65 | 12.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 20 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 3.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 1.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 124 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 100 |
| Service Brakes | 76 |
| Traction Control System | 54 |
| Steering | 50 |
| Structure:Body | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 |
| Suspension | 36 |
Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 124; Vehicle Speed Control: 100; Service Brakes: 76; Traction Control System: 54; Steering: 50; Structure:Body: 45; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 40; Suspension: 36
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 26 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 26 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 37 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 59 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 149 |
| 150,000 and above | 127 |
Under 25,000: 26; 25,000 to 49,999: 26; 50,000 to 74,999: 37; 75,000 to 99,999: 59; 100,000 to 149,999: 149; 150,000 and above: 127
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (149). 107 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2001: 4; 2002: 9; 2003: 23; 2004: 36; 2005: 6; 2006: 11; 2007: 24; 2008: 30; 2009: 35; 2010: 66; 2011: 49; 2012: 45; 2013: 28; 2014: 36; 2015: 30; 2016: 28; 2017: 14; 2018: 15; 2019: 12; 2020: 7; 2021: 7; 2022: 6; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 224 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 65 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 20 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002155 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPERATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002624 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)
I NEED TO REPORT MY 2001 TOYOTA SEQUIOA AFTER AN INCIDENT THAT NEARLY BECAME A DEADLY ACCIDENT THAT NO ONE COULD HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURER'S TRANSMISSION DEFAULT HAD I NOT SURVIVED THAT INCIDENT.ON DEC. 24, 2002, I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 TOYOTA SEQIOUA IN FWY 5 WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FWY 5.I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE, BUT IT DIED DOWN AFTER I CHANGED THE (AUTOMATIC) GEAR TO DRIVE.I, TOGETHER WITH TWO PASSENGERS: ONE ADULT AND A 4-YR OLD TODDLER,WAS STUCK IN THE VEHICLE WAITING FOR THE I…
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002756 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
WE HAVE A TOYOTA SEQUOIA, THE PROBLEMS ARE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT OPERATING ALL THE TIME. IT DOES NOT ENGAGE, WHEN IT DOES SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ONE EXAMPLE IS WHEN 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 4 WHEEL DRIVE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL ACTIVATES AT RADOM ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE SKID CONTROL MAKES THE ENGINE LOOSE POWER WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THERE IS ALSO A HES…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,582 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002986 · 2003-01-20 (January 20, 2003)
AFTER MEETING WITH DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGER STEVE CARLSON ON 9/23/02. I''VE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THE SMELL COMING FROM MY 2001 SEQUOIA. FIRST OF ALL, I HAD TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP AT 10:30 IN MORNING TO MAKE SURE THAT THE MANAGER WAS GOING TO BE THERE. SECOND IS THAT I GOT THE RUN AROUND ABOUT I SHOULD TRY A ''FOR FUN AND GIGGLES'' BY NOT RUNNING MY RECYCLING MODE WHEN DRIVING WITH THE A/C ON. THIRD IS THAT WHEN THE FRONT WINDOWS ARE OPEN I''M STILL GETTING THE WORST SMELL …
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004170 · 2003-01-17 (January 17, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES" EVERY 3000 MILES THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE BEING REPLACED. DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL HAVING TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THEY STOP VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005754 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
BRAKE ROTOR VIBRATION
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009463 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)
THE TIRES HAD NO TRACTION, WHEN DRIVING IN THE SNOW, CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010202 · 2003-03-09 (March 9, 2003)
WARPED ROTORS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010202 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V129000 · Wheels
Reported: 2002-05-01 (May 1, 2002)
ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE SPARE TIRE AS A TEMPORARY USE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDES 4 LARGER SIZE TIRES WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/STEEL WHEEL IS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE AND WAS NOT CHANGED.
Consequence: DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND AN INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA campaign record ↗