Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / SEQUOIA / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004290726 Incident Date: Jul, 25 2004
Consumer's City: DURHAM Consumer's State: NC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: SEQUOIA Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 5TDZT34AX1S Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 28 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 18 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2001 toyota sequoia - i have the same problem as hundreds of other toyota tundra and sequoia owners: early warping of the front disc rotors which results in severe brake vibrations and loss of stopping power. on two occasions i have lost control of the vehicle. i have had toyota and independent brake specialists turn the rotors and replace the brake pads on an average of once every 4000 miles since owning the car and now am on my second set of rotors. i was told there was no solution. my warranty expired without toyota informing me of a service bulletin recommending replacement during my service calls which would mandate replacement of the brake calipers. now, after the expiration of my warranty they inform me of a tsb that would have replaced it under warranty, but now i have to pay $1400. several other consumers on mycarstats.com relate that the replacement calipers do not solve the problem. toyota is trying to avoid responsibility. it is obvious that this is a faulty brake system. not a faulty radio or a faulty dome light. people will die. it is your responsibility to do recall this vehicle and mandate toyota to enact a proper and safe solution now.*ak