2017 Toyota Sequoia: common problems and reliability
An average Sequoia year.
7 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Sequoia?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.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Toyota Sequoia vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sequoia years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Sequoia?
Across the 24 Sequoia model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 692 (2002). With 7 complaints, the 2017 Sequoia sits below the model's median of 20.
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
Recalls affecting the 2017 Sequoia
wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 17V311000Southeast 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 a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
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 leak.
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 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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 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 $23,195–$66,999.
Other Sequoia model years
Compare every Sequoia year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
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