Toyota Sequoia Traction Control System Problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about traction control system problems on the Toyota Sequoia across 10 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (69). The words owners use most often: “vsc trac” (33% of reports).
- 246traction control system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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 82 of 246 complaints (33%)
- Skid control: mentioned in 40 of 246 complaints (16%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 23 of 246 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical traction control system repair on the Toyota Sequoia at $2,300, and half of them between $1,900 and $3,100.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2010), 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 traction control system problems happen?
Based on 227 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 246 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota Sequoia traction control system complaints by model year
| Model year | Traction Control System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% | 10,000 |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% | 52,000 |
| 2008 Sequoia | 1 | 1% | 42,136 |
| 2007 Sequoia | 4 | 3% | 52,500 |
| 2006 Sequoia | 9 | 4% | 86,000 |
| 2005 Sequoia | 25 | 7% | 77,000 |
| 2004 Sequoia | 31 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 2003 Sequoia | 51 | 9% | 87,000 |
| 2002 Sequoia | 69 | 10% | 117,464 |
| 2001 Sequoia | 54 | 10% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Traction control system; electronic stability control (esc)
Model years: 2003
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003 sequoia passenger vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2002 through april 17, 2003. The center position of the steering angle sensor (sas) may not be stored correctly due to improper logic of the skid control ecu programming. The vehicle stability control (vsc) system could activate at low speed for a few seconds during acceleration from a stopped position.
Risk: Should this occur, the vehicle may not accelerate as quickly as the driver expects, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will reflash the ecu. If the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ecu will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the check brakes and a traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was…
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the traction control system would independently activate, causing the vehicle to suddenly stop upon acceleration. The contact stated that the traction control light would intermittently illuminate during…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle speed control and traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the vehicle was shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota sequoia. While driving 30 mph, the traction and vsc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle started to slide as if the brakes had been applied. The contact was able to drive home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHILE TURNING, AND A HARD VIBRATION OCCURRED…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Sequoias have traction control system problems?
No. NHTSA has 246 owner complaints about traction control system for the Toyota Sequoia. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Sequoia traction control system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list traction control system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix traction control system problems on the Toyota Sequoia?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,300 (half paid between $1,900 and $3,100), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about traction control system problems on the Toyota Sequoia?
The most frequent phrase is “vsc trac”, in 82 of 246 complaints, followed by “skid control” (40).
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