2001 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sequoia years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 531 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Sequoia. That ranks 3rd out of 22 Sequoia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (124 complaints, 23%), typically at around 135,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 16 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 531owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Toyota Sequoia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 124 | 23% | 135,000 | “vsc trac” (35%) | $2,200 |
| Structure problems | 102 | 19% | 132,000 | “frame rust” (19%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 101 | 19% | 125,000 | “vsc trac” (34%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 81 | 15% | 67,000 | “skid control” (19%) | $3,100 |
| Service Brakes problems | 76 | 14% | 148,100 | “vsc trac” (32%) | — |
| Traction Control System problems | 54 | 10% | 125,000 | “vsc trac” (37%) | — |
| Steering problems | 51 | 10% | 154,760 | “vsc trac” (24%) | — |
| Suspension | 48 | 9% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 35 | 7% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 31 | 6% | 105,028 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 30 | 6% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 3% | 77,088 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 2% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 2% | 95,386 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 1% | 176,143 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota Sequoia recalls (1)
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Wheels
Problem: 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.
Risk: Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Yaw rate sensor malfunction (PE16006) — opened Jun 14, 2016, closed Dec 20, 2016.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is a hole in the frame because of the rust.
Took my toyota in for repair at they deemed it not safe to drive
I own a 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5, which I purchased new in Colorado and moved to Virginia in 2004. I received a Toyota Limited Service Campaign Program notice in 2013 about excessive corrosion on the frame. Alexandria Toyota inspected the vehicle and applied a Corrosion-Resistant Compound to the…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he became aware of a cranking sound and the vehicle suddenly started jerking and shaking. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, and the front wheel speed…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer for a diagnostic test; however, the dealer declined to perform the diagnostic test, stating that the sub frame was unstable, and an unknown recall campaign had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Other Toyota Sequoia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sequoia | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Sequoia | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Sequoia | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 Sequoia | 20 | 4 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 17 | 6 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 31 | 9 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 67 | 8 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 136 | 7 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 202 | 8 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 352 | 9 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 380 | 6 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 565 | 6 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 666 | 6 |
| 2001 | 531 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 124 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Toyota Sequoia a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sequoia model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.