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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.
Toyota Sequoia engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 105000 mi US $100 |
Replace fuel pump, TSB updated software |
2013 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 121000 mi US $50 |
Replaced failed belt tensioner and belt |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
replaced radiator |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
Fuel pump/filter/fuel level sender assembly broke off and fell into the fuel tank. |
2010 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 173000 mi US $1600 |
rear main seal |
2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 103700 mi US $800 |
Replaced leaking water pump |
| 165000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced the fuel pump |
| 88000 mi US $650 |
h20 pump |
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Idler pulley was making a screeching noise. The bearing was giving out. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Water pump was leaking |
| 114000 mi US $175 |
Replaced the radiator. Started leaking |
| 175462 mi US $993 |
changed water pump and brakes |
2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 9600 mi | WIRE CAME LOOSE ON #7 CYLINDER, ECU THREW A SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. |
| 101100 mi US $600 |
Bad water pump |
| 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 |
| 141000 mi US $200 |
New Muffler |
| 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. |
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Replaced leaking radiator |
| 137000 mi US $700 |
Water pump |
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... |
2007 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 230000 mi US $85 |
The idler pulley was noisy and was replaced. |
2006 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 131000 mi US $1750 |
Overheated and lost compression. Engine replaced. |
2006 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 196000 mi US $250 |
Engine suffered a catastrophic head failure and cracked. Vehicle was totaled and salvaged. |
2005 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 106500 mi US $400 |
Alternator Belt had to be adjusted |
| 113300 mi US $1200 |
Catalytic converter affecting performance /mileage |
2005 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 110000 mi US $51 |
Loose exhaust clamp created rattling noise. Clamp replaced. |
| 148000 mi US $500 |
Car was hesitating under light throttle and the CEL started blinking. Car was also making an uncharacteristic ticking sound. Tech found that the spark plug in cylinder #5 had backed out of the cylinder head. Repair necessitated replacement of all spark plugs and an ignition coil. Threads were damaged on #5, used a helicoil when installing the new plug. |
| 152000 mi US $75 |
Intermittent problem with the key not turning in the ignition cylinder making the car impossible to start. Took the car to an automotive locksmith who repaired the ignition cylinder. |
| 151000 mi US $190 |
emissions system had major problem with air injector pump that is well known to Toyota and to forums. Air injector repair was estimated at $3-4,000 and we DIY mechanics fix it for less than $200. Shame on Toyota! |
| 170300 mi US $390 |
replaced pulleys around front of engine; bearings were worn |
2004 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 98000 mi US $200 |
o2 sensor |
| 176080 mi C $450 |
Replaced oxygen sensor (2) |
| 176680 mi C $350 |
Two weeks later, check engine, vsc track vsc off. Changed oxygen sensor but problem lights still on. Update: ultimately fixed. |
| 187000 mi US $500 |
Replaced belt and tensioner |
| 51000 mi US $350 |
oxygen sensors |
2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 171000 mi US $20 |
three traction related caution lights were on. Upon pulling codes it pointed to a problem with the charcoal canister for gas fumes from the tank. A mechanic told me it was normally a worn out seal on the gas cap and suggested buying a new gas cap and cleaning the mouth of the fuel filler area that the cap screws into. Update: I only cleaned the seal and it has been fine for a few months. |
| 27000 mi US $33000 |
Defective oil sending unit replaced after 6000 miles. |
2003 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 67700 mi US $172 |
Gasoline leak Injector O-Rings after frigid weather. First padi repair this vehicle |
| 65000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced computer module that regulates traction control |
| 86000 mi US $3000 |
Check engine light, emissions control replaced both catalytic converters |
2002 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 217000 mi US $600 |
Spark plug replacement, throttle body cleaning |
| loss of power while accelerating. Acceleration was not smooth. perhaps one of the cylinders not firing |
2002 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 228000 mi US $700 |
struggles to run cold when stationary - replaced fan, replaced thermostat |
| 264000 mi US $570 |
Radiator violently failed (24" crack across the top) due to faulty cap - replaced the radiator and all associated coolant after getting a tow to the shop. |
| 210000 mi US $100 |
Misfire on cylinder #1 set check engine light flashing and caused significant loss of power and engine shudder under throttle. Replaced coil on cylinder #1 and all spark plugs. |
| 212000 mi US $80 |
Check engine light for bank 1 sensor 1 (driver's side upstream) oxygen sensor heater circuit. Replaced the sensor myself with a Denso part from local parts store. |
| 213000 mi US $120 |
Muffler to tailpipe connection rusted out. Had a local muffler shop weld it back together rather than replace the muffler. |
| 171000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission cooling line that goes into the radiator, ruptured into the radiator. Had to replace timing belt, radiator, lines, etc |
| 169200 mi US $2000 |
Catalytic code with OBDM II |
| 194000 mi US $800 |
Replaced 6 of 8 coilpacks. Some due to failure and others due to age/wear/condition. |
| 218000 mi US $850 |
Engine's Radiator blew rather suddenly. No warning. Radiator, Thermostat, gaskets & hoses replaced. |
| 217000 mi US $3200 |
Replaced radiator |
2001 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 267000 mi US $600 |
Began overheating when at a stop, but fan was working. Toyota pressure tested the radiator and blew it. Replaced radiator, both hoses, thermostat and gasket. Fresh Toyota red coolant. |
| 80600 mi C $900 |
Replace Driver side Catalytic Converter. All Oxygen Sensors reading OK, therefore not replaced |
| 86800 mi C $600 |
Replaced left side manifold right side catalytic converter |
| 274000 mi US $1500 |
Broken timing belt |
| 218000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced exhaust system Replaced ignition lock cylinder and keys |
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