2017 Toyota Sequoia: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Toyota Sequoia has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and structure. 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.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

7
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2017 a good year for the Sequoia?

Across the 5 Sequoia model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 136 (2007). With 7 complaints, the 2017 Sequoia sits about the same asthe 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.

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
2
structure
1
engine
1
electrical system
1
vehicle speed control
1

Recalls affecting the 2017 Sequoia

wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Campaign 17V311000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21V920000

Toyota 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 21E103000

Toyota 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

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,…

  • 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.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sequoia. See the full Sequoia owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

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

Other Sequoia model years

Compare every Sequoia year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

Compare the Sequoia against its rivals