MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota Sequoia

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Toyota Sequoia
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 530 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 563 complaints 2004: 379 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 65 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 31 complaints 2010 2011: 17 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022
2001: 530 complaints
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YearComplaints
2001530
2002666
2003563
2004379
2005352
2006202
2007136
200865
20096
201031
201117
201220
201312
201417
20159
201610
20177
201820
20197
20204
20214
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 23%

23% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 124 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19%

19% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 100 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT: AS I WAS DRIVING THEN SUDDENLY THE TRUCK STARTED TO BEEP AND MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND MADE A BRAKING SOUND. AND I WENT INTO THE SIDE AND HIT A SMALL POST AND THE SEAT BELT TIGHTEN. NOW MY BACK HAS BEEN HURTING ME SINCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130117

WAS DRIVING DOWN MAJOR INTERSTATE WHEN THE VSC WARNING CAME ON WITH BUZZER. BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE BEING GROUND DOWN, ENGINE DECELERATED, AND COULD FEEL BUMPING AND GRINDING ON BRAKE PEDAL. PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER CAR, FOUND NOTHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121007

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WAS DRIVING DOWN MAJOR INTERSTATE WHEN THE VSC WARNING CAME ON WITH BUZZER. BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE BEING GROUND DOWN, ENGINE DECELERATED, AND COULD FEEL BUMPING AND GRINDING ON BRAKE PEDAL. PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER CAR, FOUND NOTHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121007

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: traction control system — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 50 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 530
R 20020715 — wheels

ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL ID

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND AN INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHO

Campaign 02V129000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070402 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Campaign 07E023000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160614 — PE (closed 20161220)

Yaw rate sensor malfunction

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (124 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (100 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V129000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ◆ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Toyota Sequoia reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Toyota Sequoia is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?

The most-reported component is electronic stability control (esc), accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Sequoia have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.