CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Toyota Sequoia has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (16 reports).
2008 Toyota Sequoia recalls
Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can allow oil to leak from the system.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2008 Toyota Sequoia problems
Problem areas named in the 67 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
What owners report
I have been having a problem with the seatbelts on this Sequoia for many years and I have had to go into the dealership several times to get help with stuck seatbelts, seatbelts that didnât retract and seatbelts that werenât tight enough. I was told after a service visit that Toyota approved a rear middle row seatbelt replacement, but started having other mechanical issues and never scheduled the repair. After getting help for the last time I instructed my kids to be very gentle with the seatbelts and that seemed to help for a long time. They werenât tight enough, but they were retractable if pulled slowly and carefully. They did get stuck again, but I carefully fed them back into the
While accelerating to pass a vehicle that was signaling and operating well below the speed limit, my vehicle experienced sudden and continued unintended acceleration. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop while fighting against the engine within an intersection but the engine continued building revs, bouncing off the limiter while my foot was entirely removed from the accelerator pedal and fully applied to the brake. During this time I had moved the gear selector to neutral, only furthering the engine's revs, and attempted to place the vehicle into park without success, before having to reach beneath my dashboard, foot still on the brake, to pull the accelerator pedal up. I verified both
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Sequoia. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 143,000. It was later discovered, when the contact received the Title, the mileage was 248,000.
The drivers seat belt sometime does not retract. One of the seat belts in the middle row retracts slowly or sometimes does not retract. Another seatbelt is very tough to pull out to buckle. I just purchased this vehicle so Iâm not sure how long the seatbelts have been an issue.
My wife pulled out of a parking lot and there was a loud noise and the vehicle began to shudder violently. Approximate speed was 10 mikes an hour and she was able to stop. The drivers side rear suspension airbag had broken through the lower control arm, and was under the rear driver side tire. It appears some frame members are cracked as well. Had this happened at highway speeds, it may have resulted in a catastrophic accident. Writer contacted Toyota, as I do not recall being notified of their ZH9 frame replacement program that resulted from a class action settlement, and the rear of the frame is horribly rusted. Vehicle probably would have qualified at that time to be fixed, but am now
2008 Toyota Sequoia questions
Does the 2008 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia: Power Steering Leak Can Cause Sudden Loss of Assist; Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Sequoia?
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (16), Unknown Or Other (12), Vehicle Speed Control (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Toyota Sequoia has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.