general problems of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he became aware of a cranking sound and the vehicle suddenly started jerking and shaking. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired and the front wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated the failure had been getting worse. The contact also stated that while searching online, he became aware that this failure is a common failure with these vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,000.

The vsc trac, vsc off, brake and abs lights came on and are stay on until the engine is shut down. Sometimes the lights come on as soon as startup. Sometimes when idling. Suspension is very stiff, and steering seems affected as well as engine seems to lug when driving and the lights come on.

My 2001 Toyota Sequoia had an issue with "check engine" light at approximately 77,000 miles. It pulled the p0155 code that indicated failure of oxygen sensor. Toyota had at least two technical service bulletins on the issue showing this problem as widely known. What is more, on tundra vehicles (that have the same engine)Toyota recognized the issue by extending the warranty on sensors and on that specific code up to 90000 miles. The repairs cost was almost $340, pulling the code (5 min) and replacing the sensor (15 min) was charged at 2 hrs of labor. Toyota customer service refused to cover repairs. Customer service case 2007-07250397.

Sudden loss of power during acceleration of Toyota 2001 vehicle on three occasions.

2001 Toyota Sequoia. When I shifted from reverse to drive the engine roared to a fully racing engine and accelerated forward. Hard braking could not slow the vehicle and it hit the back of a 2004 Honda Mini-van that was parked, doing extensive damage but causing no injuries.