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5TDBT48A13S••••••2003 Toyota SEQUOIA SR5
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Toyota SEQUOIA SR5 build (14 vs 3).
14on this build
97on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedElectronic Stability Control (esc) 6Structure 3Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureNov 2018
My toyota sequoia 4x4 limited has about 230000 miles. I was driving this vehicle down the highway and slowed down to take a turn and heard a large "thunk". I then continued to drive and later as I got up to about 60 vehicle started shaking violently. I pulled over and checked…
TiresJan 2013
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia equipped with hankook dynapro 110s tires, size p265/65/r17. The contact stated that while changing his brakes, he noticed that the front passenger, front driver, and the rear driver side tires all had separated sidewalls. The vehicle was…
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2010
I have a 2003 toyota sequoia that has a faulty skid control unit and needs the ECU replaced. Although toyota has issued a recall notice for 2003 sequoias for this problem, I was told that my car is not included on that list since they are only targeting certain cars from that…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Oct 2009
Vsc & trac lights stay on as well as check engine light
SuspensionOct 2009
My 2003 toyota sequoia has started to show signs of irregular tire wear. The front end suspension makes noises while driving between the speeds of 40 - 60 mph. Also showing are signs of irregular tire wear on the front two tires equally, the inside treads are wearing causing me…
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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 5TDBT48A13S142105 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.