2002 Toyota Echo Lighting problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota echo. The contact stated that a burning odor was present inside the vehicle while driving. The contact soon discovered smoke coming from the rear window brake light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear window brake light socket and housing, which were made of plastic, had both melted from the heat of the light bulb. The failure was not repaired. The contact removed the light bulb from the socket. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma the consumer purchased the parts and vehicle has since been repaired. *Tr

I have a 2002 toyota sequoia with 62,000 mi. I have been to two toyota dealers to figure out my problem. The vsc trac, vsc off, abs and brake lights are coming on. Finally after @$700 of my money, they figured out the problem to be the ecu. This will now cost me @1800 for parts, and who knows yet for labor. I have read online that many other toyota owners have the same problem. This is an expensive situation, unless you have the ext. Warranty. I feel that toyota needs to do something about this, maybe recall...