YearToAvoid

2008 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 27% of all 67 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 18 Sequoia model years. Median mileage at failure: 22,250 miles.

Engine complaints
18
27% of 67
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
22,250 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Toyota Sequoia engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 18, 2009, latest Jul 21, 2026.

2008 Toyota Sequoia engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2009Feb 2010May 2010Nov 2012Sep 2018Nov 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2009 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia

  1. NHTSA 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Engine2,230,661 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

    Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine complaints by Sequoia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005124 (35%)
  2. 200635 (17%)
  3. 200735 (26%)
  4. 200818 (27%)
  5. 20092 (33%)
  6. 201014 (45%)
  7. 20115 (29%)
  8. 20125 (25%)
  9. 20134 (33%)
  10. 20141 (6%)
  11. 20152 (22%)
  12. 20162 (18%)
  13. 20172 (29%)
  14. 20184 (20%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Sequoia have engine problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 22,250 miles.
Which Toyota Sequoia year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Sequoia has the most engine complaints (124), compared with 18 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia concerns the engine: 10V017000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.