2007 Toyota Sequoia: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Toyota Sequoia has 136 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure. Owners most often flag *current generation (2023+):.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

136
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
34
structure
25
engine
16
vehicle speed control
15
suspension
13

Recalls affecting the 2007 Sequoia

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V741000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scio…

suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Campaign 22E002000

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco …

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, C…

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 16V396000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacom…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the previous generation (approximately 2008-2022, referred to as Gen 2), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for legendary reliability, durability, and practicality. Owner

  • *Current Generation (2023+):
  • Engine Failure (Machining Debris)* — Catastrophic failure due to metal shavings left in engine block during manufacturing, leading to spun main bearings. Subject of a large, expanding recall. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Severely Compromised Cargo/Third-Row Space* — Hybrid battery placement drastically reduces cargo volume, raises load floor, and results in poor third-row headroom (35.6 inches cited). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical/Software Glitches* — Isolated report of multiple simultaneous warning lights (brake malfunction, check engine) causing driveability concerns, potentially related to a defective regulator ring. Frequency: isolated.
  • Persistent "Glitter" in Oil* — Metal shavings observed in oil during changes even at 27,000 miles, indicating ongoing wear or contamination related to the manufacturing defect. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sequoia.

Typical used price

Used Sequoia listings typically run $36,825–$78,482 across 2003 to 2026 model years.

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