2007 Toyota SEQUOIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
136 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
73,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 85 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 136 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 21 | 15.4% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 7.4% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 12 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Structure:Body | 10 |
Air Bags: 34; Engine: 16; Unknown Or Other: 15; Vehicle Speed Control: 13; Electrical System: 12; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 12; Suspension: 12; Structure:Body: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 14 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 14
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 51 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 5; 2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 15; 2011: 9; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 6; 2015: 29; 2016: 19; 2017: 6; 2018: 4; 2019: 5; 2020: 6; 2021: 1; 2022: 5; 2023: 6; 2024: 2; 2025: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10193779 · 2007-06-19 (June 19, 2007)
AS YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOPWITH FOOT ON BRAKE SUDDENLY IT FEELS LIKE YOU'VE BEEN REAR ENDED BY SOMEONE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10193779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223630 · 2008-04-07 (April 7, 2008)
THE VEHICLE "LUNGES" OR "ROLLS" FORWARD AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH BRAKES FULLY DEPRESSED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON NUMEROUS TOYOTA MESSAGE BOARDS FOR SEVERAL TOYOTA MODELS OF VARYING YEARS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE DRIVER COMES TO A FULL STOP AND THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING (WITH THE BRAKE FULLY DEPRESSED). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10181540 · 2007-02-04 (February 4, 2007)
I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA FROM THE POWER CERRITOS DEALERSHIP IN CA ON JAN. 14, 2007. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK ON SATURDAY JAN. 27, 2007 TO HAVE THE LO JACK INSTALLED. AT THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON THE 2 FRONT WHEELS. THE POWER TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPAIRED THE RECALL AT THIS TIME. I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE LATER THAT AFTERNOON, AT WHICH TIME I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS OK. ON FRIDAY FEB. 2, 2007 I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME AND HEARD A LARGE GRINDING NOISE, SOUN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10181540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215004 · 2008-01-11 (January 11, 2008)
2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA WOULD NOT RESTART, KEY WOULD NOT TURN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM IT WAS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK. MECHANIC ALSO STATED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THIS FAILURE. *KB THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL REALLY HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER FOR THE KEY TO RELEASE. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH AS FAILURE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, POOR CRUISE CONTROL PERFORMANCE AND FAILURE OF THE DVD PLAYER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10215004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10384347 · 2011-02-24 (February 24, 2011)
I HAD JUST STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY SUV SHUDDERED AND THEN STALLED OUT. IT RESTARTED BUT THE A/C LIGHT BLINKED. THE DEALER SAID THE A/C FROZE UP (AT 42000 MILES) AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR OVER $1700.00- NOT UNDER WARRANTY. IT WILL BE FIXED IN THE NEXT MONTH OR SO. IF THE LIGHT HAD NOT CHANGED WHEN IT DID I MAY HAVE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF ONE OF THE BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN VIRGINIA BEACH ( SO UNSAFE THERE ARE RED LIGHT CAMERAS AT THAT INTERSECTION). PRIOR TO THIS THE A/C HAD WORKED PERFECTLY, SO THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THIS WO…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10384347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10396638 · 2011-04-18 (April 18, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE STEERING TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE DID NOT DUPLICATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10396638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10563486 · 2014-02-08 (February 8, 2014)
WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP (BRAKES APPLIED), ONCE RELEASING BRAKE AND SLOWLY STARTING TO MOVE (LESS THAN 1 MPH), EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE FEELS A NUDGE (LIKE GETTING REAR ENDED OR A BAD DRIVE-LINE U-JOINT). ALSO, FEEL A SIMILAR NUDGE WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR (POSSIBLY 4TH TO 5TH GEAR WITH THE OVER-DRIVE ON) AT ABOUT 50 MPH. THESE CONDITIONS CONSTANTLY OCCUR EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN (EVERYDAY!). REPORTED BOTH CONDITIONS TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE NOV 2012 (WHILE UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY), AND …
Owner-reported narrative. 67,221 miles reported. Look up ODI 10563486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11519436 · 2023-04-28 (April 28, 2023)
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after several seconds, the vehicle accelerated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 187,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11519436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10340824 · 2010-06-30 (June 30, 2010)
POWER WINDOW MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSE WINDOW TO BECOME STUCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TO BE DISABLE AND DRIVER VISIBILITY IMPAIRED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10340824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346355 · 2010-07-30 (July 30, 2010)
IN JANUARY 2010, AS I WAS DOING AN OIL CHANGE ON MY 2007 SEQUOIA, I NOTICED SOME CORROSION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND ALSO THROUGH THE ENGINE BAY. I TOOK IT IN TO MID CITY TOYOTA FOR AN WARRANTY CLAIM INSPECTION ON THE ISSUE, MARCH 2010. IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT IT WAS A DEFECT OF SOMETHING, I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS. THE DEALERSHIP CAME BACK AND SAID I MUST HAVE FILLED THE WATER IN THE BATTERY, BECAUSE IT IS NOW LEAKING AND BECAUSE OF THAT, IT HAS VOIDED THE WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. I DISAGREED WITH THEIR STATEMENT A…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10346355 at NHTSA ↗