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5TDZT34A83S••••••2003 Toyota SEQUOIA SR5
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2003 Toyota SEQUOIA SR5 build (13 vs 3).
13on this build
97on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedElectronic Stability Control (esc) 6Service Brakes 4Hydraulic 4Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2015
The contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle started to decelerate on its own. In addition, while driving 70 mph, the same abnormal noise occurred and the vehicle decelerated. This was a…
SteeringFeb 2015
I notice on june 2, 2015 when I turn left or right that its hard and I took it into toyota on june 20, 2015 and they told me it was the steering extension shaft. I also took the sequoia in because even thou my gas tank was full the gauge said it was empty, and when I took it…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2014
I was on the freeway and started to change lanes, when I saw a damaged area on the freeway drove over it and the light for trac control light, vsc light, and ABS light were all on. Then I exited to check for any visible problems nothing that I could notice. So I stated to…
Service BrakesNov 2009
The vehicle , while starting and pulling out onto the road, would seem to try to take over and pulsate and apply the brakes. Very dangerous! I paid for computer analysis to be done, which verified the c1231 ABS control system fault, but toyota does not want to reimburse me for…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)May 2009
Electronic stability control traction control system
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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 5TDZT34A83S191221 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.