2003 Toyota Sequoia Fuel system Problems

Can not acsess the failed charcoal canister due to rear door failing and am unable to open . So I can not drop the spare tire and acsess the canister

NHTSA ID

11576520

Incident

Dec 12, 2020

My gas gauge sensor consistently drops below the “E” marker when the truck has gas in it and especially when it is filled up. After driving about 50 miles or so, the gauge will move up some ; however, I have been relying on my DTE monitor to let me know about gas. I have taken it to the dealer twice and both said “the gas tank needs to be dropped in order for repair” I was About to pay for the service but was told I had to make an appointment. However the service advise ask had I had it replaced before because there was a recall on that particular part several years ago. Please note I have never received any notice about a recall regarding the issue. Please advise.

NHTSA ID

11430915

Incident

Jun 1, 2021

WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 45 OR 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES REAL BAD AN VIBRATES FEELS LIKE I GOT A FLAT TIRE OR FEELS LIKE I'M GONNA HAVE A TIRE COME OFF WHEN I BOUGHT IT ALSO CONSUMES A LOT OF GAS UST TO GET REAL GOOD GAS MILEAGE BUT NOW NOT SO GOOD JUUST TO FILL UP TWICE A WEEK BUT NOW SOMETIMES 3 TO 5 TIMESWHICH IS WEIRD DIDN'T KNOW I HAD A RECALL WARRANTY I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A LOT OF THINGS ESPECIALLY IN THE EMISSIONS PART FOR CAR BOUGHT NEW FUEL LINE SOLENOIDS , PURGE SOLENOID, NOW IT SAYS I NEED A NEW VALVE VENT SOLENOID. THERE IS A VACUUM LEAK OTHER THAN THAT RUNS GOOD DOESN'T OVER HEAT OR BREAK UNLESS I NEEDED TO BUT USES A LOT OF GA SHAKES REAL BAD I DON'T WANNA DRIVEMORETHAN 70 MPH ALL THE TIRES ARE AT 41 PSI

NHTSA ID

11279303

Incident

Feb 1, 2019

Mileage

200,000 mi

I NOTICE ON JUNE 2, 2015 WHEN I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT THAT ITS HARD AND I TOOK IT INTO TOYOTA ON JUNE 20, 2015 AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE STEERING EXTENSION SHAFT. I ALSO TOOK THE SEQUOIA IN BECAUSE EVEN THOU MY GAS TANK WAS FULL THE GAUGE SAID IT WAS EMPTY, AND WHEN I TOOK IT INTO TOYOTA THEY SAID IT WAS FINE . BUT IT KEEPS DOING IT AND NOW I PUT GAS IN IT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO RUN OUT ON THE FWY. IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID

10731180

Incident

Feb 2, 2015

Mileage

139,525 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH, THE ABS,TRACK CONTROL SENSOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND SUDDENLY THE ACCELERATION STOPS I PRESS THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE I COULD NOT ACCELERATE SO I TURN MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON, AND ACCELERATE AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT WORKED. BUT IT'S BEEN DOING THAT ON EVERYDAY BASIS THE MECHANIC SAID IS THE VEHICLES COMPUTER, IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM? CAN SOMEONE HELP? *TR

NHTSA ID

10672720

Incident

Nov 15, 2014

Mileage

110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 SEQUOIA ON VACATION, A PART FELL OFF FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO RAISED IT ON A LIFT AND SAID THAT THE PART WAS THE PROTECTIVE PLATE COVERING THE GAS TANK. IT HAD ERODED OFF. HE SAID WORSE THAN THAT, THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTING AND ROTTING OUT AND FELT THAT THE CAR WOULD BE UNSAFE WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR OR 2. *TR

NHTSA ID

10468263

Incident

Jul 21, 2012

Mileage

103,000 mi

THE VSC TRACK AND ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME AT EXACTLY 108,000 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN A VERY RELIABLE VEHICLE EXCEPT WHEN IT SEEMS THE COMPUTER PARTS ARE PROGRAMMED TO FAIL. I USE TO COMMUTE IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHEN MY BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN USING THE BRAKES IN TRAFFIC. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.. THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN HOWEVER THE VSC/TRACK LIGHT STILL ON APPEAR T BE A COMPUTER DEFECT. I SEE MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE TIPPING BIG PROBLEM MAYBE THIS ISSUE IS RELATED TO TOYOTAS VEHICLES SUPER ACCELERATING JUST A THOUGHT! *TR

NHTSA ID

10316363

Incident

Feb 27, 2010

Mileage

108,000 mi

2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA: PERSISITANT ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN VEHICLE. SERVICE AND CORP SAY TYPE OF GASOLINE. HAVE SWITCHED OUT GASOLINE BRANDS AND TYPES FOR OVER 1 YEAR W/ NO CHANGE. THE VEHICLE HAS PRODUCED SEVERE HEALTH PROBLEMS IN FAMILY W/ INCREASE IN FREQUENT HEADACHES, BRONCHITIS & ASTHMA FLARE-UPS AND SINUS INFECTIONS. HAVE NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP (ROUTE ONE TOYOTA, INC AVENEL, NJ) AS WELL AS TOYOTA CORP.. NO RESPONSE EXCEPT "SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.. IT'S THE GAS.*AK

NHTSA ID

10049598

Incident

Oct 30, 2002

Mileage

500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE OWNER SMELLED GAS FUMES FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FUMES SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE VENTS. WHEN THE WINDOW WAS OPENED THE SMELL BECAME WORSE. THE FUMES MADE THE OWNER NAUSEAS WHICH ALSO CAUSED HER ASTHMA TO FLARE UP. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT NOTHING WAS CORRECTED. *AK. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REASON SHE WAS SMELLING GAS FUMES WAS BECAUSE SHE WAS USING 89 OCTANE GAS INSTEAD OF 87 OCTANE AND THE COMPUTER WAS PROGRAMMED FOR 87 OCTANE. *TS *JB

NHTSA ID

10037880

Incident

Jul 13, 2003

Mileage

4,500 mi