Major Problems with 2008 Toyota Sequoia Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Toyota Sequoia

2008 Toyota Sequoia BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 15000 miles

2008 Toyota Sequoia POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 124000 miles

2008 Toyota Sequoia POWER TRAIN Victims: 1

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Problems with BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Sequoia owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE
2008 toyota sequoia prior to nationwide recall i have complained to toyota concerning unresponsiveness of the accelerator pedal as well...
12
~ 58224 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2008 toyota sequoia platinum has a design defect with the dashboard mounted control switch for raising and lowering the window....
8
~ 38293 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my 2008 toyota sequoia started to accelerate from a stop( with my foot still on the brake) without pressing on...
6
~ 23169 miles
SUSPENSION
found a large (2" dia.) washer on the driveway at rear of the car and later a large approx. 3/4"...
4
~ 64735 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
after 4 399 mi. the left exhaust manifold cracked and produced a ticking sound on acceleration and exhaust fumes can...
4
~ 10975 miles
POWER TRAIN
the 4 wheel drive differential actuator is bad and car will not engage in four wheel drive. *tr the consumer
4
~ 81500 miles
SEAT BELTS
the seats belt on my 2008 toyota sequoia stopped latching. they are located in the middle rear section of...
3
~ 245827 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
excessive heat warped the rotors on the trd brake kit twice in 27000 mi. these brakes were offered as a...
3
~ 17667 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 toyota sequoia prior to nationwide recall i have complained to toyota concerning unresponsiveness of the accelerator pedal as well...
3
~ 53667 miles
TIRES
2008 toyota sequoia was purchased with tires installed with a different brand and size from the spare. spare can only...
3
~ 333 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
vsc light turns on and off but has been constantly on now. *tr...
2
~ 59000 miles
SEATS
2008 toyota sequoia prior to nationwide recall i have complained to toyota concerning unresponsiveness of the accelerator pedal as well...
2
~ 43036 miles
STEERING
while trying to adjust my steering wheel i pulled the lever and a piece fell on to the floor the...
2
~ 2882 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
the 4 wheel drive differential actuator is bad and car will not engage in four wheel drive. *tr the consumer
2
~ 42000 miles
ENGINE
4lo vdc check engine light & anti- skid light keep coming on for years.dealership and toyota specialist couldn't figure out...
1
~ 118000 miles
AIR BAGS
i was hit by a large truck going 30mph and i was going 50mph. he hit the driver side along...
1
~ 100000 miles
CHILD SEAT
bought a britax marathon xe e9lr31a batch: job0005290 manufactured 03/2014. i attached the car seat per the directions on the...
1
CONNECTOR/CLIP > TETHER > CHILD SEAT
bought a britax marathon xe e9lr31a batch: job0005290 manufactured 03/2014. i attached the car seat per the directions on the...
1
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and depressing the...
1
~ 50000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
at 66 000 miles my sequoia had engine problem ( that's what toyota people said ) i took my truck...
1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
abs and traction control failure due to failed right rear abs wheel sensor and wiring harness. abs and traction control...
1
~ 42136 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
this is an intermittent and random problem. radio/disc player turns itself on and off going over bumps and/or when cornering....
1
~ 21000 miles
VISIBILITY
when driving on the freeway the left rear "vent" window had its glass come completely out of the channel which...
1
~ 12000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine oil seepage (or slow leak) at the cam housing and engine head connection (gasket seam) area above the exhaust...
1
~ 15000 miles
EQUIPMENT
2008 toyota sequoia prior to nationwide recall i have complained to toyota concerning unresponsiveness of the accelerator pedal as well...
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2008 toyota sequoia prior to nationwide recall i have complained to toyota concerning unresponsiveness of the accelerator pedal as well...
1
WHEELS
full size spare tire does not fit over front wheels if vehicle is equipped with the optional trd brake package...
1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
whenever i drive up hill or just speed up the bad smell of rotten eggs comes into the vehicle interior
1
~ 1000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
2008 toyota sequoia was purchased with tires installed with a different brand and size from the spare. spare can only...
1
~ 1000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ltr fwd fm (tn) re safety recall for his 2008 toyota sequoia sr-aoa-acceleration pedal reinforcement bar installation reply to knoxville...
1
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 toyota sequoia. consumer writes regarding software upgrade and recall *tgw the consumer stated toyota has not released the software
1

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