2001 Toyota Sequoia Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

50Steering complaints

9.4%Of all 530 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)124 · 23.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL100 · 18.9%

SERVICE BRAKES76 · 14.3%

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM54 · 10.2%

STEERING50 · 9.4%

Share of the 530 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia overview page.

What owners report

“PROBLEMS BEGAN AT 14,647 MILES ON BRAND NEW VEHICLE. EXTREME PULL TO THE RIGHT, SHIMMIE, VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING, LOSS OF VSC ABILITIES. REPEATEDLY…”NHTSA complaint 10078933 — filed 06/28/2004

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Toyota Sequoia have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia: 50 of 530 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Toyota Sequoia have in total?

530 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.