Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 67 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E103000 Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V920000 Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V148000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
Of the 67 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 67 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Although the 2008 Toyota Sequoia has 67 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns, the data does not suggest widespread or severe reliability issues. Common complaints are scattered across various components, but no single area shows significant concern. This model has typical issues for its age, with limited support for major systemic failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| power train | Unknown | $700–$3,000 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Timing belt replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Fuel system cleaning
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Difficulty steering
- Vibration at high speeds
- Brake pedal softness
- Delayed acceleration response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.