Worst 2008 Toyota Sequoia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 | 1 | — | 86,669 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 72,492 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 45,803 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2 | — | 104,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 64,735 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 14,633 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 245,827 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 80,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 123,306 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 86,072 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 17,667 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 2,882 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 248,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2008 Toyota Sequoia
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,387,598 vehicles.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 leak.
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 Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
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, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
+ 5 more recalls
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