MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota Sequoia

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Toyota Sequoia
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
531
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 531 complaints 2001 531 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 565 complaints 2004: 380 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 67 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 complaint 2022
2001: 531 complaints 2001 531 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 565 complaints 2003 2004: 380 complaints 2005: 352 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2011: 17 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint
2001: 531 complaints 2001 531 2002: 666 complaints 2002 2003: 565 complaints 2003 2004: 380 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 136 complaints 2007 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2010 2011: 17 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2020 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022

2001: 531 complaints

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YearComplaints
2001531
2002666
2003565
2004380
2005352
2006202
2007136
200867
20096
201031
201117
201220
201312
201417
20159
201610
20177
201820
20197
20204
20214
20221

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

35% · 184 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2012-10-07

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Electronic stability control (esc)

23% · 124 reports
CRASHINJURY

Structure

20% · 108 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

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There is a hole in the frame because of the rust.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24

Rear axle is rusted to the point where differential fluid is leaking out of the body. There is extreme rust in general which has led to the failure of multiple components such as the oil pressure sending unit. Check engine light is on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-09

Also filed under Power train

Frame rusted out with holes throughout the frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-15

Vehicle speed control

19% · 102 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2013-01-17

Traction control system

10% · 54 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2001Complaint volume 531 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2002-07-15Wheels02V129000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2016-06-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-12-20 Yaw rate sensor malfunction

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 184 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 124 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 108 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V129000 · Wheels
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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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 service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Sequoia have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.