2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
177
Owner Complaints
6 Crashes 2 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
The 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5 has received a total of 177 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Traction Control System (37 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (34 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (29 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
177 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Traction Control System
Complaints: 37
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 34
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 29
1 Crash
1 Fire
2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 14
1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 9
Suspension
Complaints: 5
1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 4
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
2 Crashes
2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traction Control System | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN DRIVING THE BACK LIGHT AN TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME IN BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AN IT SAYS CODES C1203 C1223 C1247 ALSO SAYING THE ABS SENSOR ON MASTER CYLINDER OPEN CIRCUIT ALSO HAS A CODE FRO 0DTC HAD IT CHECKED OUT ON 7/1/2019
"BALL JOINT FAILURE" WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN FREEWAY AT 35-40 MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD COME OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND ANY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE SKID INTO THE GUARD RAIL SPINNING IT AROUND AND SLIDING UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. THE ARM CAME DIRECTLY OFF THE VEHICLE AND IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL.
"BALL JOINT FAILURE" WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN FREEWAY AT 35-40 MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD COME OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND ANY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE SKID INTO THE GUARD RAIL SPINNING IT AROUND AND SLIDING UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. THE ARM CAME DIRECTLY OFF THE VEHICLE AND IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL.
"BALL JOINT FAILURE" WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN FREEWAY AT 35-40 MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD COME OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND ANY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE SKID INTO THE GUARD RAIL SPINNING IT AROUND AND SLIDING UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. THE ARM CAME DIRECTLY OFF THE VEHICLE AND IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL.
TAKATA RECALL NEVER INFORMED MY FAMILY ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE FRAME ON TOYOTA SEQUIOAS. THEREFORE FOR MORE INVESTIGATION DURING REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE NOT LONG AGO I SAW HOLES IN MY FRAME AND WAS VERY BAD AND HAD MY WORRIED ABOUT MY VEHICLE. I WAS UNABLE TO TAKE PHOTOS AT THE TIME BUT AM WILLING TO PUT MY VEHICLE ON A LIFT AND TAKE AS MANY PICTURES AS NECESSARY
Safety Rating for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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