Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Sequoia has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22E002000 Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V286000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V285000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V013000 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 34 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints
- Suspension 13 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Sequoia exhibits typical reliability for its age, with common issues in airbags and front suspension. Despite 34 airbag complaints and several recalls, the vehicle remains trustworthy compared to peers. Regular maintenance minimizes severe problems, but owners should monitor common failure signs to ensure overall safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Lower ball joint | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Seat heater wiring | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| Brake master cylinder | 100,000–130,000 miles | $250–$450 | occasional |
| Control arm | 90,000–120,000 miles | $350–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering noises or vibration
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Unusual airbag warning light
- Front suspension noise
- Burning smell from seats
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.