Check Engine Light On problems of the 2007 Toyota Sequoia

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle to the side of the road as the steering also failed to operate due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective spring valve. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Vsc, traction control and check engine lights randomly come on and vehicle suddenly loses acceleration and runs rough. I tried putting on new gas cap to no avail. I was almost rear ended going up a hill when the lights suddenly came on and I lost power. It has happened at highway speeds as well leaving me unable to safely accelerate . Mechanic reports this is an ongoing problem with Toyotas and costly to fix. Stated that Toyota fixed the problem in 2008 models but not in 2007.

As in NHTSA complaint id # 11316132, my 2007 Toyota Sequoia began making a loud vacuum noise upon cold start for approx 1 min in mid to late February 2020. Within about 1 week, the noise continued and my check engine light as well as vsc and vsc trac lights came on. Upon taking my vehicle to local Toyota dealership, they informed me that my secondary air injection pump needed to be replaced as a result of codes p1445 and TSB 0230 12. The issue is now affecting my acceleration. I'm no longer able to accelerate when quick speed is necessary for freeway entry. I'm also unable to go above 65mph. My car must be fixed in order to pass smog, however vehicle will not pass smog in CA with a check engine light. Upon research, I found that Toyota was reimbursing customers for the exact same problem for models between 2008 and 2010, but not for 2007. This seems to be a widespread problem, as I've found there in several online Toyota forums that there is actually a bypass kit for sale for a few hundred dollars that allows the secondary air injection pump to be bypassed. That is much more cost effective than the actual repair which is almost $2,500. I called Toyota to notify them of the issue and inquire as to whether they would extend the program for 2008 - 2010 to 2007 and at this time they will not. Filing a complaint in order to elevate the issue and help Toyota understand they need to extend the program of an already identified issue that is affecting more than the years in existing scope.

Vsc, traction control and check engine lights came on. Vehicle running rough and steering tight while driving on street. Was able to get vehicle back to residence. Feels unsafe to drive. Will be contacting Toyota dealer for repair.

Check engine light on, vsc and trac lights on - truck enters limp mode due to faulty secondary air intake system for emissions system. This is a known issue for Sequoias and tundras, however not yet covered for the 2007 model year! dealer part costs $1,700. Unless Toyota recieves enough case problems for 2007 year, they will not extend warranty for parts, which they have done for all other affected years.

Began acceleration from 35 mph progressing to 55 mph, accelerator left my foot, engine sped up to over 5,000 rpm, applied both feet to brake pedal with all my weight, engine continued to race above 5,000 rpm, put car into drive 1 with no change, engine raced, put car into neutral and engine continued racing over 5,000 rpm, was able to steer car into a ditch, turned off ignition. The check engine light was blinking during this event. I was never able to stop with my brakes. I maintained both feet on the brake pedal during the event with my entire body weight on the pedal and the car never, ever stopped racing.