2008 Toyota Sequoia Toyota Sequoia 2008

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2008 Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2008 Toyota Sequoia engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

175462 mi

US $993
changed water pump and brakes 
88000 mi

US $650
h20 pump 
86000 mi

US $200
Idler pulley was making a screeching noise. The bearing was giving out. 
103700 mi

US $800
Replaced leaking water pump 
165000 mi

US $1200
Replaced the fuel pump 
78000 mi

US $100
Water pump was leaking 
114000 mi

US $175
Replaced the radiator. Started leaking 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

160000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking radiator 
137000 mi

US $700
Water pump 
188000 mi

US $2000
Oil leak requiring removal of transmission in order to repair. Work has not been done yet as they are concerned the catalytic converter will break when trying to remove it. 
96000 mi

US $300
Squeaky suspension (no problem was found). Bent cover plate for undercarriage suspension replaced. 
150000 mi

US $150
Overheating. Replaced radiator cap, added additional fluid 
9600 mi WIRE CAME LOOSE ON #7 CYLINDER, ECU THREW A SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. 
101100 mi

US $600
Bad water pump 
141000 mi

US $200
New Muffler 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

92000 mi Cold start emissions regulation air injection system initially failed. Parts warranted by Toyota for 10 years, 150,000 miles so they were replaces free of charge.  Subsequently the external drivers for the replaced air injection pumps... 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems

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