2001 Toyota Sequoia Steering Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 154,760 miles. The words owners use most often: “vsc trac” (24% of reports).
- 51steering complaints
- 154,760median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%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 12 of 51 complaints (24%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 8 of 51 complaints (16%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 51 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Toyota Sequoia steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sequoia | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2019 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2018 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 1 | 9% | 13,000 |
| 2014 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2011 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2008 Sequoia | 2 | 3% | 2,882 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 9 | 7% | 110,890 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 4 | 2% | 142,068 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 6 | 2% | 142,457 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 14 | 4% | 108,000 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 23 | 4% | 95,717 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 78 | 12% | 136,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 51 | 10% | 154,760 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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.
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…
I was coming off the highway goi g down the off ramp at a rate of speed in line with the speed limit, and the vsc/abs/brake lights all came on. The truck started making a grinding noise and was difficult to control. I pulled over and checked underneath. Everything was fine and there was no sign of…
ABS kicks in while driving. It happens at a moderate speeds. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD since I am in the car with my kids and it causes the car to unexpectedly brake. The VSC light come on and blinks, there is a loud grinding sound. This was reproduced by mechanic. SAFETY HAZARD
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Toyota Sequoias have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about steering for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia (10% 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 154,760 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “vsc trac”, in 12 of 51 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (8).
Other 2001 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2001 Toyota Sequoia problems or steering problems across all Sequoia years.