Toyota Sequoia SR5 Problems by Year

We compared every Toyota Sequoia SR5 model year from 2003 using 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Sequoia SR5 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

2003107
Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Sequoia SR5. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2003107——Traction ControlLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Sequoia SR5 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Toyota Sequoia SR5 problems

  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2003
    6460%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2003
    2927%
  • Brakesworst: 2003
    2826%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2003
    98%
  • Body & structureworst: 2003
    98%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2003
    55%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2003
    55%
  • Suspensionworst: 2003
    55%
  • Air bagsworst: 2003
    44%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2003
    33%
  • Lightsworst: 2003
    22%
  • Steeringworst: 2003
    22%
  • Other / not specified
    22%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2003
    11%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2003
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Toyota Sequoia SR5 should you avoid?

None of the Toyota Sequoia SR5 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Toyota Sequoia SR5 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the stability & traction control (64), speed control & acceleration (29) and brakes (28). Traction Control complaints peak in the 2003 model year.

How many recalls has the Toyota Sequoia SR5 had?

0 recalls across 2003.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.