2001 Toyota Sequoia Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Complaints
857
Crashes
31
Fires
0
Injuries
20
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Toyota Sequoia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1124 complaints
Electronic Stability Control
Avg mileage:131,339 mi
Crash-related:2
#2100 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:135,210 mi
Crash-related:7
#376 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:145,297 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 124 | 2 | — | 131,339 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 100 | 7 | — | 135,210 mi | |
| Brakes | 76 | 4 | — | 145,297 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 54 | 1 | — | 127,491 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 50 | — | — | 167,272 mi | |
| Body Structure | 44 | — | — | 140,643 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 40 | 1 | — | 91,617 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 36 | 2 | — | 140,944 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 26 | — | — | 124,756 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 25 | — | — | 153,235 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | — | 116,434 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 22 | — | — | 34,611 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | — | — | 92,426 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 122,885 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | — | — | 121,439 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 8 | 2 | — | 145,354 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 106,193 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 137,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 137,246 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 6 | — | — | 82,200 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | 1 | — | 65,681 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 94,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 6 | — | — | 33,380 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 6 | — | — | 42,570 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 306,204 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 102,359 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 78,152 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 5 | — | — | 52,333 mi |
Electronic Stability Control
124
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,339
Unintended Acceleration
100
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,210
Brakes
76
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,297
Traction Control System
54
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,491
Steering Defects
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
167,272
Body Structure
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,643
Hydraulic Brakes
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,617
Suspension Failures
36
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,944
Structure:Frame And Members
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,756
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,235
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,434
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,611
Automatic Transmission
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,426
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,885
Service Brakes, Electric
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,439
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,354
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,193
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,400
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,246
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,200
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,681
Latches / Locks
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,380
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,570
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
306,204
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,359
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,152
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,333
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2001 Toyota Sequoia — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2001 Toyota Sequoia has 857 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electronic Stability Control with 124 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
Top reported problems: Electronic Stability Control (124 complaints, avg 131,339 mi); Unintended Acceleration (100 complaints, avg 135,210 mi); Brakes (76 complaints, avg 145,297 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 127,013 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia include 31 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2001 Toyota Sequoia shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Sequoia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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