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5TDBT48A01S••••••2002 Toyota TOYOTA
This build draws 9.4× more complaints than the average 2002 Toyota TOYOTA build (10 vs 1).
10on this build
18on the model
17builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 3Structure 3Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringSep 2018
The frame is rust and I have problem sometime in stering sostn and the trction control the light is on sometime and I need turn off my SUV whait a minute and turn in for the light turn off
Service BrakesJul 2017
The contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. While driving 25 mph, the traction control indicator illuminated, and the vehicle shook and began to independently pull to the left and right. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vsc warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Dec 2015
Right front brake locks up without warning and anti skid light and alarm come on. After a few seconds the vcs trac light and the vcs off light comes on and stays on and car drives fine until its turned of then this happens again
StructureJan 2010
I own a 2001 toyota sequoia and have just been advised by my local dealer that the frame is rusted and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The 01 sequoia is built on the same frame as the 2001 tundra yet toyota is willing to do nothing for me. They are putting tundra owners in…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2005
I bought a toyota saquoia limited 4x4 used in 2003. When I tookit to a friends house her husband siad I should get that ticking noise checked out. I told him that all of the SUV's at the dealership made the ticking noise. Well, he was right. When I took it in to be inspected I…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDBT48A01S019098 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.