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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%)

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Toyota Sequoia body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 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

135000 mi

US $120
Replaced both headlight assemblies due to oxidation 

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2005 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

121000 mi

US $2
Heat shield around catalytic converter rattling at idle due to rusted bolt. Installed aluminum pipe clamp around shield, noise is gone. 
175412 mi

US $65
Repair Rear lift gate handle 
121000 mi

US $430
Repaired rust on rear hatch / gate, on bottom of hatch and also cleaned out rust inside hatch. Also repaired loose drivers door handle. 

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2004 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

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 RWD

177000 mi

US $35
Passenger side door interior handle cracked. Removed trim piece and door panel. Replaced Door handle. Purchased handle from the dealer for ~$35. 

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2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi Sunroof motor failed leaving sunroof open. Was able to manually close it with help from the failing motor. A new motor is $600 so did not replace it. 
138200 mi Frame needs to be re-sprayed due to corrosion. First time it was done the protective spray came off. Dealership has no idea how it came off. Frame was re sprayed for corrosion seems to be better as far as rust. 
120000 mi

US $5
Rust in one of the door jambs. I wire-brushed the rust away to bare metal and applied rust-oleum. 

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2001 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

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

101680 mi

C $270
Replaced broken lift-gate handle 

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Toyota Sequoia Body Problems

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