2008 Toyota Sequoia Reliability
The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has 67 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Sequoia model years (2006–2010), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Sequoia's typical year, while the 2006 drew 202 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
67
NHTSA owner complaints
9
Recall campaigns
4
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2008 Toyota Sequoia complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 model year, filed between 2008 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 16 | 24% |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 18% |
| Speed control / throttle | 9 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 7 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 9% |
| Engine & cooling | 6 | 9% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 7% |
2008 Toyota Sequoia recalls
9 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2008 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V017000 | Jan 21, 2010 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 Sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 11V148000 | Mar 4, 2011 | Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, Sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (tpms)." when… |
| 12V491000 | Oct 10, 2012 | Visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4,… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011… |
| 21V920000 | Nov 23, 2021 | Steering — hydraulic power assist system | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak. |
| 21E103000 | Dec 23, 2021 | Steering — hydraulic power assist system | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear… |
How the 2008 compares with nearby Sequoia years
Verdicts compare these Sequoia model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 202 | 10 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2007 | 136 | 9 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2008 (this page) | 67 | 9 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2009 | 6 | 9 | Engine | Too few reports |
| 2010 | 31 | 10 | Engine & cooling | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2008 Toyota Sequoia on the used market
- 70 of 132 2008 Toyota Sequoia listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2008 Toyota Sequoia
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 9 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2008 Toyota Sequoia reliability FAQ
Is the 2008 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has 67 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Sequoia model years (2006–2010), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Sequoia's typical year, while the 2006 drew 202 complaints.
What are the most common 2008 Toyota Sequoia problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia are body structure (16), unknown or other (12), speed control / throttle (9), powertrain / transmission (7). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2008 Toyota Sequoia have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, including 10V017000 (speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal) and 10V036000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2008 Toyota Sequoia compare with the 2007 and 2009 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2007 has 136 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid); the 2009 has 6 complaints and 9 recalls (too few reports). The 2008 has 67 complaints and 9 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2008 Toyota Sequoia?
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More Toyota Sequoia research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2008 Sequoia, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.