| Issue ID | 704974 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10252234 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/08/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. While starting the vehicle she noticed that brake, vsc and traction warning lights were illuminated on the dash board. There was also a grinding noise when applying brakes. A local repair mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the ecu module was failing. The ecu module was cleaned and the warning lights were no longer illuminated. A couple of weeks after the ecu module was cleaned the brake light was illuminated. The dealer stated that the ball joints and brakes were failing and repaired them. While driving in reverse two weeks ago, she noticed a loud squeaking noise coming from the brakes and the brake light was illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that the ecu module needed to be replaced and the cost of repairs would be $2,000. No recent repairs have been made. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 28,200. Updated 01/14/09. *lj the consumer stated the brake and trac lights came on. The ecu module was replaced. Updated 01/21/009 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FRESNO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZT34A54SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 09/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WHITTIER TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 888-750-8850 |
| Dealer's city | WHITTIER |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |