Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Sequoia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Sequoia has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #17V311000 Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 7 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Sequoia receives an average reliability rating, primarily due to issues with the power steering systems and wheel lugs, as outlined in recent recalls. However, the relatively low number of owner complaints across various components suggests overall solid performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 50,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| wheel lugs | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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
- tire rotations
- coolant checks
- spark plug replacement
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering difficulties
- unusual tire wear
- brake pedal vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.