2001 Toyota Sequoia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 857
- 32 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- 124 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 31 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 1 death
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#518
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
+568
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 1999-2003
+607
median 250 complaints in 747 records
Top component share
14%
Electronic Stability Control (esc): 124 complaints
What owners report fails — 2001 Toyota Sequoia
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 124
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 100
- SERVICE BRAKES 76
- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 54
- STEERING 50
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2001 Toyota Sequoia units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
NHTSA has 857 consumer complaints on record for the 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The most-reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (124 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2001 Toyota Sequoia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
Owners most often report problems with: electronic stability control (esc) (124), vehicle speed control (100), service brakes (76), traction control system (54). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2001 Toyota Sequoia?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.