2004 Toyota Sequoia Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,600 miles. The words owners use most often: “vsc trac” (33% of reports).
- 98electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- 87,600median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,450typical 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 32 of 98 complaints (33%)
- Skid control: mentioned in 21 of 98 complaints (21%)
- Brake come: mentioned in 12 of 98 complaints (12%)
- Off ABS: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electronic stability control (esc) repair on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia at $2,450, and half of them between $2,350 and $2,650.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2016), 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 electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 98 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Toyota Sequoia electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sequoia | 4 | 20% | 1,725 |
| 2015 Sequoia | 1 | 11% | 4,400 |
| 2012 Sequoia | 4 | 20% | 34,000 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% | 52,000 |
| 2009 Sequoia | 1 | 17% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 2 | 3% | 118,000 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 12 | 9% | 94,638 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 36 | 18% | 91,000 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 93 | 26% | 92,736 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 98 | 26% | 87,600 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 158 | 28% | 89,625 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 196 | 29% | 128,000 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 124 | 23% | 135,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 2004 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.
Trac off light and vac trac lights on all the time! Grinding noise when brakes applied at random times. Cause for concern! Have had everything replaced that could cause this over the past 2 years and still having the same issue!
When turning left or right, and at low speeds, vts is turning on and causing the vehicle to lose power. This happens when pulling out in front of traffic and i cannot speed up until the vehicle is straight. *tr
Vsc and trac light and check engine light on. These lights are always on. Occasionally brake will make a grinding noise and pedal will go to floor. This happens while trying to stop.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Toyota Sequoias have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the 2004 Toyota Sequoia (26% of the 380 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 2004 Toyota Sequoia electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,600 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,450 (half paid between $2,350 and $2,650), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2004 Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “vsc trac”, in 32 of 98 complaints, followed by “skid control” (21).
Other 2004 Toyota Sequoia problems
See all 2004 Toyota Sequoia problems or electronic stability control (esc) problems across all Sequoia years.