2003 Toyota Sequoia Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “vsc trac” (37% of reports).
- 91vehicle speed control complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 34 of 91 complaints (37%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 7 of 91 complaints (8%)
- Skid control: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia at $2,300, and half of them between $1,750 and $3,100.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 77 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota Sequoia vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sequoia | 4 | 20% | 240 |
| 2017 Sequoia | 1 | 14% | 6,200 |
| 2016 Sequoia | 2 | 18% | 13,983 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 2 | 22% | 2,265 |
| 2013 Sequoia | 1 | 8% | 15,000 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 2 | 10% | 90,000 |
| 2011 Sequoia | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2010 Sequoia | 3 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 1 | 17% | 106,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 9 | 13% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 15 | 11% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 21 | 10% | 91,000 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 85 | 24% | 92,075 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 53 | 14% | 92,122 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 91 | 16% | 85,000 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 135 | 20% | 125,400 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 101 | 19% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the 2003 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.
Front end in rolled shacking. Tires wearing extremely fast and uneven image. Unable to drive
"VSC OFF, VSC TRAC, and ABS" indicators on the dash. YAW sensor failure which controls wheel speed which will cause vehicle to decelerate and possibly cause an accident. Toyota should issue a nationwide recall. Toyota is aware of the issue but has failed to issue a nationwide recall.
As i came ro stop auto then pressed the accelerator the auto acted as if it didnt want to move but started out slow . This occured everytime i stopped and pressed to accell the auto. The auto was in motion , during turning.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Toyota Sequoias have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2003 Toyota Sequoia (16% of the 565 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 2003 Toyota Sequoia vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix vehicle speed control problems on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,300 (half paid between $1,750 and $3,100), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2003 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “vsc trac”, in 34 of 91 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (7).
Other 2003 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2003 Toyota Sequoia problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Sequoia years.