2001 Toyota Sequoia suspension problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complete failure and separation of the lower ball joint. Caused the wheel to fall off, damaging the front fender and jamming the front door making the door stuck closed. Fortunate we did not crash into anything and kill anyone. A very close call.”
filed Jan 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front driver’s side wheel bearing fracture causing the tire to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the front wheel bearing was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The…”
filed Nov 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sequoia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 Sequoia | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 Sequoia | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sequoia | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 Sequoia | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 Sequoia | 14 | 7% |
| 2005 Sequoia | 27 | 8% |
| 2004 Sequoia | 46 | 12% |
| 2003 Sequoia | 39 | 7% |
| 2002 Sequoia | 50 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Sequoia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.