2001 Toyota Sequoia steering problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 8, 2023
“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…”
filed Sep 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sequoia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sequoia | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sequoia | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 Sequoia | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Sequoia | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Sequoia | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 Sequoia | 23 | 4% |
| 2002 Sequoia | 78 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.