Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Toyota Sequoia has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt 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 #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Toyota Sequoia has a mix of common and infrequent issues, with steering and window control recalls. Few owner complaints hint at isolated cases, not widespread issues, indicating reliable performance but with caution on steering components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Seat heater wiring | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Power window switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$350 | 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 system inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system check
- Battery inspection and cleaning
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Seat heater malfunction
- Window operation issues
- Tire pressure warning light
- Unusual brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.