MYRModel Year Report

2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5

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2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:30:24.054Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Sequoia SR5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 107 complaints 2003
2003: 107 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003107

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: traction control system — 37 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 32%

32% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 34 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 27%

27% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FAMILIAR TWO LANE ROAD WITH MANY CURVES AND NOT REACHING A SPEED ABOVE 45 MPH, I CAME UPON A CURVE, BRAKED, AND STEERED MY SEQUOIA APPROPRIATELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130410

Also filed under AIR BAGS and STEERING

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR5. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VSC/ABS/BRAKE CONTROLLER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING EXCESSIVELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090928

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for traction control system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (29 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5?

The most-reported component is traction control system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.