The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has 65 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Sequoia model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 136 (2007). With 65 complaints, the 2008 Sequoia sits abovethe model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
steering:hydraulic power assist system
Campaign 21V920000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil …
steering:hydraulic power assist system
Campaign 21E103000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and …
seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Campaign 16V396000Southeast 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…
seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Campaign 14V743000Southeast 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…
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,…
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