MY VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING DOWNHILL AT AROUND 60-65 MPH. THIS STARTED AT 15000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA DEALER SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. TOYOTA DEALER AND CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE SAY THEY FEEL THE BRAKE WEAR IS NORMAL AND THEY SAID THE VEHICLE REQUIRES A BRAKE JOB. THE BRAKING SHAKES THE WHOLE VEHICLE SO VIOLENTLY I AM AFRAID I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
2012 toyota Sequoia brakes problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA & HAVE HAD ABOUT 7 INSTANCES SINCE THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST WHERE TRAC OFF TRAC VSC AND SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT ALL COME ON WHILE CAR LOCKS UP AND BEEPING NOISE ALL WHILE DRIVING. HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THE SAME SITUATION. APPARENTLY TOYOTA RECALLED THE 2003 MODELS FOR THE APPARENT SAME REASON BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE 2002'S ALTHOUGH THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS.…
VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING DOWNHILL AT AROUND 60-65 MPH. THIS STARTED AT 5000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA DEALER SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THEY SAID THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS AS A "GOODWILL" GESTURE AS BRAKES ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. NOW AT 16K MILES AND 6 MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE IS SHAKING VIOLENTLY DOWNHILL WHEN BRAKING. TOYOTA DEALER AND CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERV…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2012 toyota Sequoia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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