| Issue ID | 1061639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10585392 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/03/14 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Problem with 2005 toyota sequoia electronic stability control. While driving the vehicle on the highway the check engine light, vsc trac light, and vsc off light came on. Vehicle instantly lost power and torque converter would not lock up. Vehicle lost speed in traffic very quickly and had extreme difficulty going up an incline. Since the first instance it has happened about six times. Disconnecting battery clears issue temporarily. Many others with vehicle have had same issue and toyota has a tsb on the issue but will not recall or cover several $k cost. Problem still arises after vsc computer replacement for some people. Prior years had recalls for same issue, but they ignore the 2005 model year. Issue could be life threatening on public roads with sudden loss of all power and stability control. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140306 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBT48A35SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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