10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,089 miles

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2004 Toyota Sequoia brakes problems

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2004 Toyota Sequoia Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #9

Jan 142013

Sequoia

  • 151,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, there was an abnormal vibrating sensation. The ABS and the vsc warning lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised that the master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The low tire pressure warning light illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the rear brake pads were worn and leaking brake fluid, which also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 151,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Rether Glen, VA, USA

problem #8

Oct 102008

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 61,725 miles
Brake light is coming on and staying on for no reason while vehicle is running and moving. Toyota service unable to duplicate or diag problem. Brake light has been comes on randomly for years.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #7

Dec 012009

Sequoia

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that she attempted to utilize the four-wheel drive while traveling in inclement weather however, the four-wheel drive function would not engage and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that the brakes needed to be replaced. The brakes were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. The current mileage was approximately 56,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Irvington, NJ, USA

problem #6

Dec 142012

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 39,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I'm the original owner of my 2004 Toyota Sequoia vehicle. I noticed that my brake light indicator light was illuminated on my dashboard. My first thought was that my emergency brake was not completely disengaged. I pulled over to the side of the road and checked. The brake was off. I started my car and the brake light was still illuminated but it eventually turned off so I assumed that my emergency brake may have been slightly engaged when I was driving. A few days later the brake light was illuminated on my dashboard, again. It went off by itself but it intermittently went on and off over a couple weeks time. I took it to Toyota carlsbad and they diagnosed the problem. The trouble codes came back as P1247 and P1223. These codes indicated that the ABS skid control system malfunctioned which caused my anti-lock system to completely stop working. I had a new ABS skid control computer installed at a cost of $1,035. This shouldn't have occurred with only 39,500 miles on my vehicle. I went on line and discovered that there have been several 2003, 2004 and 2005 Toyota Sequoia vehicles that had to have the ABS system replaced. I'm hoping that Toyota will mandate a recall to have the 2003,2004 and 2005 Toyota Sequoia's ABS systems checked and replace any that are malfunctioning.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 192012

Sequoia

  • 113,761 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brake was engaged however, the vehicle hesitated and exhibited a loud noise before stalling. The traction control, brake and check engine warning lights all illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was restarted and the traction control and brake warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic, locating the failure at the wheel speed sensor, the ECU, engine control module and the ABS control system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 113,761.

- Manhattan Beach, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 252012

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
The vsc, trac and brake warning lights will all come on at the same time for undetermined reasons. When this occurs the anti-lock brakes shudder and can experience a loss in power. This issue raises many safety concerns. Based on my research this is chronic issue for this model vehicle, but yet no recall from Toyota.

- Tupelo, MS, USA

problem #3

Jul 092012

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake light will occasionally come on and stay on. I took it to a repair shop and no code could be found and the light had gone out. I had new tires put on, brake pads replaced, and rotors turned.brake light continued to occasionally come on. Recently the brakes started making a grinding noise. I took it to Toyota and was told the following codes: C1203, C1223, and C1247. Recommended brake booster and skid control computer be replaced at a cost of over $2K. Research shows that Toyota knows about this repeated problem and has not issued a recall on the 2004 although they did on the 03.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #2

Jun 262012

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 66,330 miles
2004 Toyota Sequoia occasionally the brake light and vsc (vehicle stability control) lights come on. When this happens the ABS system physically malfunctions and the vehicle becomes a uncontrollable hazard. The Toyota dealer said the issue is a internal malfunction in the brake booster/master cylinder assembly as well as the skid control ECU. (the total cost of repair is $2657). I have read numerous complaints about this issue and the dealer admitted knowledge of this hazard and said it was a common problem but Toyota is not correcting the issue or offering any assistance in correcting this hazard. These vehicles are unsafe to be on the road. I have no choice but to have the recommended repairs done, but this is a major issue/defect for Toyota and the responsibility of this safety issue should fall to the manufacturer.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 172008

Sequoia 8-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
For the past 4 years, our Sequoia has had problems with the brake warning light coming on as well as the traction control warning light. The only way to turn off the light is to turn off the car. Once every 3 months or so, it sounds as if the traction control/ABS is turning on and a loud grinding is heard and it feels like there is a temporary loss in braking power. Toyota has charged me thousands of dollars to replace bearings, brake cylinders, etc. None of these repairs have worked. They told me the last time that the next fix is a replacement of the ESC computer. Searching online and through NHTSA complaints, this is a common problem and clearly a design flaw in the computer and it should be a part of a recall.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

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