electrical problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,079.00
Average Mileage:
55,331 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace brake booster (1 reports)
- replaced oxygen sensor (1 reports)
- replaced vsc/trac computer (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2003 Toyota Sequoia VSC/trac lights are on
2007Dec 06
Sequoia SR5 5.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
OK so I got my VSC/Trac computer replaced 3 months ago and now the lights are on again - this time accompanied by brake light. Dealers says we now need to replace the Brake Booster - $1300 - we are now close to $3000 in 3 months. The Customer Experience dept offered no help this time since they have already offered help! Again, I am amazed that so many people have this problem and it is not being taken care of by Toyota, especially as this is a safety issue - this assists the brakes.
Again - be very cautious about purchasing a Sequoia until you have researched the reliability of these vehicles.
2007Sep 28
(reported on)Sequoia SR5 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 50,654 miles
This "fix" apparently lasted 13 months until it happened again this week as reported.
2007Sep 26
(reported on)Sequoia SR5 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
VSC/trac lights are on. Here we go again with this recurring problem which I will again have to have "fixed" at my expense, again, by the dealer. Why isn't there a recall on this item which I have read many Tundra and Sequoia owners have had?
2007Sep 26
(reported on)Sequoia SR5 4.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
These lights came on intermittently but would go out if engine turned off and restarted for awhile. Finally, they just stayed on. I've read about many other owners with this problem, but no real solution. Toyota dealer "fixed" at my expense.
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2007Aug 15
Sequoia SR5 5.2L V8
The internet is full of Sequoia owners complaining about this VSC/Trac problem.
Toyota are obviously aware of problem - the Customer Experience group offered to go 50/50 with me on the repair, since I am out of warranty. I would not expect such a major piece of electronic equipment to fail after only 60,000 miles. I would be very wary of buying another Sequoia based on the feedback I see from other owners and my own experience. (see my other related complaint - total $3k in repairs in 3 months!!!!) I never post to forums but felt compelled to do so to try to protect other potential owners from making costly mistake
Matthew W.
Sugar Land, TX, USA
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