Problems with 2003 Toyota Sequoia ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

I own a 2003 toyota sequoia. for the third time now, the vsc off and vsc trac lights have illuminated for no reason. local toyota dealer can't figure it out and every time it's a different diagnose. i have purchased toyota's for their reliability, but this one has me thinking otherwise. i saw on an edmunds forum site that other folks have reported this to the nhtsa gov site. i thought it is a good idea since it has to do with a brake system. from the number of complaints on the forum sites i think toyota has a problem they don't want to admit. that is until someone gets hurt. *jb

I have a concern over why the abs, brake, and other lights would come on for no apparent reason on my 2003 toyota sequoia. on some websites i have found that this is not an isolated problem. wanting to know if action has been pursued for a recall in this matter. this occurs everyday, once the car is warmed up. *tr

A few months after we purchased the vehicle in december 2004 we noticed that the traction lights are coming on periodically. we took the car to toyota service to check the issue and been charged hundreds of dollars for diagnosis and sensor replacement. however the problem was not solved and even got worst: the traction and brake lights were continuously on now. in 2010 we received a notice about a recall with regard to the above issue and brought the car to toyota dealership located at 4248 morse rd., columbus, oh 43230. the car was serviced but a few hours afterwards all the lights were on again. when we returned to the same dealership with the same complaint we were told that the recall was on the vehicle computer adjustment, which was done, and that and any additional services will be charged in full. we looked up the recall document and realized that it is clearly specified under remedy that: 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. since the manufacturer dealership is refusing to comply with the recall requirements we would like to bring the issue to your attention and seek your intervention. *tr

I had filled a complaint because of my 2003 toyota sequoia. the vsc trac light/vsc light/abs light stays on as a result of attempting to apply the switch. i contacted toyota and they are telling me that my vin # is not one for recall and that they are still investigating the issues. on this site it states that the issue is closed and toyota is recalling them. what is the status? thanks *tr

We own a toyata sequoia ltd 2003 model year. we took the vehicle several times to the dealer regarding braking issue. if we ever used the emergency brake, for some reason the right side front and rear brakes will start to lock up, that would shake the suv and we had to pull over. the dealer never determined what the problem was even though we ended up paying for repairs that never made a difference. eventually we stopped using the emergency brake on our vehicle, that also stopped the right side wheels from locking up. during this period the car parked in our driveway also crashed into our garage and broke the garage doors. with emergency brakes on and in park, middle of the night we there was a loud bang, the suv had crashed into the garage; even though the suv was in park position gear and with emergency brakes on. *tr

Last month, the vehicle stability control (vsc) feature of my 2003 toyota sequoia failed. as a result, a safety feature (the system designed to help maintain control of the vehicle in a skid situation) which was a reason i purchased this particular suv was not engaged (i.e., the skid protection feature was not functional). the failure is alleged to have resulted from an open module in the electronic control unit that governs the vsc system. the controller was replaced at a toyota dealership.*ak

Trac,vsc, brake light had been coming on and then going out. this particular incident involved them coming on during a turn into traffic at which time all power was lost nearly causing an accident. dealer treated this as 2 different problems:an induction service was performed for the "hesitation" at my expense, and a brake booster gasket and assembly were installed under the warranty. the lights continued to go off and on from time to time, but the car did not lose power again after this "fix".the lights continued to come on and off intermittently until in august 2006 the check engine light and vcs/trac lights came on and would not go out. this time, my dealer replaced the oxygen sensor at my expense. now, with 70,000 miles on 9-26-07 the vsc/trac & check engine lights came on while traveling on the road and will not go out on turning off the engine as they sometimes did in the past. i believe after reading all the complaints about this problem on various internet sites some sort of action should be taken at toyota's expense. i am also filing a report about the new rear window motor and hatch release handle i had to replace in july on this vehicle which also is mentioned in many reports i've read on the internet. i can't tell you how many failures on the light situation i've had because they've been in the dozens. *tr

My vsc/vtc lights have been on since i have owned my vehicle. i also have a brake light that comes on constantly. i am only able to reset the brake light by turning off my vehicle and restarting. i have replaced all 4 rotors, calipers and fuel lines more than 3 times since buying the truck new. brake pads are changed in the front tires continuously! there is a serious problem with the brake system in this truck! i was told by many mechanics that the only way to get the skid control / traction control lights to turn off is to have toyota figure out what is wrong with the brake system in the sequoia's. also, i believe there should be another way to open the back hatch to this vehicle other than the plastic handle on the outside which breaks repeatedly!! if there were an emergency on the inside of the truck and the only exit were the rear of the vehicle, there is no way to open the rear tail gate from inside!!! once that stupid plastic handle on the outside of the vehicle breaks, you cannot open the rear hatch on the sequoia!! it becomes a death trap in the third row seating area!!

Vsc/traction control lights on. after turning the engine on, the vsc/traction control lights are off. after a few yards of driving, the lights turn on. *tr

Concern started with a vsc and traction control warning lights in instrument cluster coming on and off in an intermittent fashion without pattern or external cause. the warning lights would not remain on but instead would glow for a brief bit of time and then extinguish. the vehicle did exhibit a spontaneous deceleration on several occasions while operating at low speed (less than 20 mph) and on level, smooth ground. the episodes were brief and normal brake operation return immediately once speed dropped to approximately 5 mph. in the decades that i have operated this automobile, the warning lights went from lighting intermittently to being illuminated continuously; the spontaneous breaking has seemingly ceased since these lights have remained on. dealership and factory were informed of this concern with each service visit. dealership response was that they were unwilling or unable to diagnose an intermittent concern. once the lights remained on, i was initially informed that they suspected a defective yaw sensor and more recently, malfunctioning brake booster components; warranty period had lapsed and no extension was offered. attempts to correctly diagnose and repair this concern have dragged on for 10 years with dealership and factory position that repairs, be they diagnostic (the yaw sensor replacement) or definitive (booster and brake system), were not warranty issues despite their intermittent presentation during the warranty period. my periodic practical testing of the brakes demonstrates that the abs system functions properly despite warning light indications to the contrary. current dealership estimated cost to replace brake booster and actuators is $3800 with a 12 month warranty. toyota usa's position is this is not a warranty issue as of april 2013. *tr

My 2003 toyota sequoia ecu is out this was out at 53,000 miles and is going to cost 1300 for the part and 500 for labor! reading this is a huge ongoing complaint with the 2003 sequoia's. should this be considered a recall dur to the hundred and hundreds of complaints strictly regarding the ecu skid control lights. *tr

My toyota sequoia 2003 is having abs lights,brake light and vsc/trac lights on problem. bought it brand new at the toyota dealer in hayward, california. vsc/trac light came on when i first bought the car(brand new from the lot); they replaced the steering angle sensor. these lights are on and off through out the years. found out the there is a recall last year, 2010, but i did not get any notice. took the car to the dealer june 30, 2011, paid for the check up, initiated the flashing of ecu to correct trouble code c1247, and they said that ecu needs to be replaced and would cost me $1500.00 minimum, maybe more to fix the vsc/trac/abs/brake lights problems. my car is now 110.000 miles and according to toyota -tim howe of 1800 331-4331 hot line number, they can not give any free service and parts due to over 100k miles on the car. this is not my fault, there were 50,000 2003 toyota sequoia have been affected with this kind of problem. the fact that i did not received any recall notice to them, it is just fair ,toyota should cover the repair whether the miles is less or over 100k miles. i maintain my car to the fullest best, just to name one record, i spent $2000.00 for valves adjustments and belts replacements at the same dealer. i think toyota should cover this repair as per the recall issued on april 2010. this repair is a big amount of money on my part, considering my job is only temporary. any assistance to give pressure to toyota will be highly appreciated.

Within a month of purchase in january 2003 the vsc & trac light were coming on upon vehicle start up sporadically for several weeks. on occasion the engine light would also come on. sometimes i would have a foot on the gas & it felt like the brake was being applied. i brought the vehicle in several times, and they said their wasn't an issue. i left it overnight and the lights didn't come on at 2000 miles. this continued sporadically for a year usually during colder weather. in january 2004 at 16,870 miles the vcs/trac came on when near toyota and finally was validated & replaced due to tsb br002-03, part#89630-0c011. the issue still continues still in colder weather. in december 2005, at 48,000 the vcs/trac & engine light were on, and stayed on all day & toyota replace the cat converter. two weeks later i return with all three lights on & they replace the cat converter again. now the issues are sporadic all year long. in august 2008 at 89,000 miles during service work they are able to pull codes with vsc/trac lights off. they replace ecm to correct steering angle & deceleration. the lights still came on last week again at start up and the vehicle slowed down pulling out of the driveway. still looking for a resolution... *tr