2003 Toyota Sequoia Toyota Sequoia 2003

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2003 Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (24%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (7%)

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Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2003 Toyota Sequoia brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

60000 mi

US $200
VSC kept lighting up and it needed a new sensor. 
188500 mi

US $500
Skid control decelerometer failed (under the center console) and needed to be replaced. 
50500 mi

US $2500
Recall traction control system 
78950 mi

US $245
new brakes 
149300 mi

US $1000
new front calipers, rotors, pads. one caliper had completely seized, replaced the other as PM. 
226000 mi

US $1400
Calipers had rusted and were no longer disengaging pads from rotors on two wheels. Replaced all 4 calipers. 
85000 mi

US $650
Yaw Sensor. Thank goodness the cost for this terrible part has dropped since all the issues people first reported back in 2003-5. Dow from $1000. 

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2003 Toyota Sequoia Brake Problems

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