2001 Toyota Sequoia Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 148,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “vsc trac” (32% of reports).
- 76service brakes complaints
- 148,100median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Vsc trac: mentioned in 24 of 76 complaints (32%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 18 of 76 complaints (24%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 15 of 76 complaints (20%)
- Engages reason: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Toyota Sequoia service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2018 Sequoia | 2 | 10% | 1,341 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 4 | 36% | 32,550 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2013 Sequoia | 1 | 8% | 15,000 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 6 | 30% | 36,500 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 2 | 12% | 12,572 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% | 5,000 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 1 | 17% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 3 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 5 | 4% | 90,611 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 21 | 10% | 99,212 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 60 | 17% | 109,000 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 50 | 13% | 111,381 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 55 | 10% | 118,000 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 94 | 14% | 145,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 76 | 14% | 148,100 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
No accident. Just frame issues. If you can. Can I please get a voucher for frame repair. I really like this SUV. Thank you!
While driving my 2001 Sequoia SR5 with only 74,750 miles on freeways at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, the SUV's braking system activates unexpectedly and without cause. The VSC check engine lighting and warning sound illuminate. My SUV veered to the right, the steering wheel vibrated, and it went…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Toyota Sequoias have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia (14% of the 531 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 148,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “vsc trac”, in 24 of 76 complaints, followed by “traction control” (18).
Other 2001 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2001 Toyota Sequoia problems or service brakes problems across all Sequoia years.