I have a 2001 Sequoia with 100K miles and have had to replace the brakes and rotors at least every 25k miles. Dealer is no help. Also, had to replace rear door latch and many interior parts. The latest is the air compressor seized. Does anyone know of recalls or had luck getting Toyota to pay for these obvious design flaws? Who did you contact?
I own a 2001 Toyota Sequoia Limited. It has 120,000 miles on it. I have replaced the brakes 2 times in the last year. Had the timing belt replaced, along with the water pump (very expensive). Put a new Transmission in it in February (good luck finding one -- there were only 3 available in the U.S. and Toyota isn't making news ones for it now). It has a crack in both manifolds (that's the ticking noise you hear on start up) and now my VSC and brake lights have just came on and I can't figure out what is causing it. So much for the maintenance free toyota, huh? If anyone knows of any recalls on this vehicle or where I can find them... I would greatly appreciate the info.
I too have had serious problems with the brake system on my 2001 Toyota Sequoia. It currently has 163,000 miles and I have to date, replaced the entire braking system (rotors, brake pads, etc.) 6 times. Just this year, I have replaced them 3 times. I have used all Toyota parts and after market parts as well and nothing will fix this problem. At this point, I have had to park it and buy something else. I have had 3 Toyota 4Runners and this Sequoia, so needless to say I am a loyal customer. But after this, I won't buy another Toyota vehicle. I can't sell it with this problem, but can't afford to keep replacing the brake system every few months. Toyota knows about this problem with this particular vehicle, why do you think they have started putting larger braking systems on all their models after this one? I am on the verge of suing Toyota (husband is a lawyer).
I have an 02 sequoia, I'm also going through the same problem with my rear window, it won't go down, this problem occurred at around 45,000 miles. I like to ride with the rear window down on the highway vs using my a/c, can't do anymore, I also had to replace my a/c compressor at around 8,000 miles, good thing it was under the warranty. also my rear wiper is not working perhaps it has something to do with the window not working, I love Toyota, but they need to be more rigorous on quality control.
2001 Sequoia - Brakes every 12-15K warpping. Rear Hatch handle broke. Replacing exhaust manifolds at dealer right now, however I have the platinum ext warranty and my dealer is covering it. Car does stall randomly about 3-4 times per year, no computer log of the event. Noone can find it.
The car shimmys above 35mph when applying the brakes, like the rotors are warpped, 10K miles later after being replaced all 4.
I agree with all the comments on the brakes. My big problem is with the 4 wheel drive system. I had to replace the front transfer system ($1200). Exactly 12 months later I had another problem and was told it would cost $2200 to fix. Seems to be an expensive problem.
I too have a 2001 Sequoia, and had to replace the transmission at 93,000 miles. It cost me almost $4,000 for the job. I have owned Toyota's in the past, but will never recommend this brand to anyone. Dealership and customer service are not helpful.
Bought a Sequoia new in 2001. Have had great service out of it.
Replacing brakes and rotors twice, and brake disk just this last time (had rotors turned). We now have 163,000 on this SUV and love to drive it.
Today I noticed the passenger seat had two burns in the seat about an inch long where the stitching is.
Has any one had trouble with their heated seats, as I know this is the problem. If you know of this problem or a recall please contact me.
Also today I went to open the back gate and the handle broke. Even with this I still like to drive the Sequoia.
My 2001 Sequoia also has the VSC light problem. They come on after traveling around 20 miles. I also have the sulfur smell exhaust when I punch it and the rear window is down. The dealer claims they could not smell it.
I have 111,215 miles on my 2001 SR5.
I have had no issues with brakes to speak of; I replaced pads and rear drums after 53,000.
I have issues with the rear window motor, and my antenna only goes up half way.
The VSC light does come on after the brakes get real hot I have noticed, but usually goes off once the vehicle is turned off, and it resets.
Living in Utah, you do a lot of driving in the mountains, which is hard on the brakes. I hope to get the rear window working; probably pull some fuses since it's not real clear on which fuse operates the circuit to the window regulator. I have done some long trips in this vehicle; 2,113 in the last vacation. I hope to do many more?
I have 02 SR5, back door handle just "snapped', that little piece of plastic cost me $250 to replace, no other way to open the back door.
Had brakes replaced at about 50K, working fine now.
Don't love the mileage, but love how well it has served my family (and extended family).
I too am having 4 wheel drive problems. The indicator fails to tell me whether it has fully engaged in 4 wheel drive or come out of 4 wheel drive. They replaced a part a couple of years ago but now it is happening again and they don't know why. The worst part is that is actually is in 4 wheel drive and they can't get it to come out. We have had the same brake problems, back window, VSC, etc.
Has anyone had their VSC light come on then hear a grinding sound. It feels like the ABS is on too. If so, what was the problem. I have a 2001 Sequoia with 122,000. Never had any problems, except for the VSC Trac System. Trying to figure out what to do.
I own a 2001 SR5 Limited Sequoia. I have had the VSC light on and brake light on for the last 2 years. Dealer said it was an electrical component, but after reading several posts that said they paid over $1700 for it to be replaced and it came back on again I chose not to replace it. My husband has had to replace the back brake pads three times in three years and never the front. The front brakes aren't even worn. I contacted Toyota and they say they haven't had any complaints so they can't investigate to see what is causing the problem to issue a recall.
We had the same problem with the lights coming on and vibration... the problem was a break in the brake fluid line. Brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle and setting off warning lights. The vibration is caused by warped rotors, a problem caused by the brakes overheating. The solution is bigger brakes and components done under warranty.