Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 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 #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V148000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia has an average reliability rating, with only 17 total complaints and 7 recalls. However, the recall campaigns indicate important issues with steering, seats, and visibility components, although specific failure rates are unclear. The limited complaint data suggests no overwhelmingly frequent problems, but recalls underline potential concerns needing attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering gear | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| Seat heater wiring | Unknown | $100–$500 | rare |
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
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks around steering
- Malfunctioning seat heaters
- Difficulty with windows
- Check engine light
- Brake system warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.