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Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 182 repairs.
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Toyota Sequoia other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

57940 mi

US $1219
Fuel pump replaced after complete failure required tow to dealer. 

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2010 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

6616 mi Rubber trim around driver window falling off. Repaired. 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

86100 mi

US $1000
Wheels rusted. 
133600 mi

US $400
Rear hatch latch was broken. This has an automatic rear hatch. Hatch would fly open while driving. 

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2005 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

114000 mi

US $200
Rear hatch latch was rusted and needed to be replaced. 
127000 mi

US $56
The Sequoia's retractable tailgate window started operating erratically and making scraping and clunking noises when being powered up or down. Found window guide channel that was rusted off of its mounting. Replaced window guide channel. 
142000 mi

US $25
The exterior door handle for the rear tailgate broke, leaving the rear tailgate unable to be opened. I disassembled the rear door and replaced the handle with a new part. 

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2004 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

45000 mi Rear door latch broken. Dealer fixed for free out of warranty. 
173600 mi

C $225
Replaced handle to open the hatch 

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2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

116000 mi

US $30
Replaced broken handle/latch on rear hatch door. 
104200 mi Rear tail gate door handle did not work. 

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2002 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

218000 mi

US $471
Radiator replacement 

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2002 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

152000 mi

US $513
door would not unlock with key 
191000 mi

US $943
Gear Shift stalk, loose and did a diff oil of front and rear of the 4WD system 
208500 mi

US $17
Rear hatch latch broke, I replaced 
235900 mi

US $200
Fix rear hatch latch. 
238000 mi the rear lift gate latch broke again - fixed under warranty (from Jan 2014) 
262000 mi

US $20
rear hatch release broke (again) replaced with an aftermarket metal one. also found release cable had stretched - so modified it to work again. 
270589 mi

US $200
replaced the latch release cable in the lift gate as it was too stretched to work 

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