2017 Toyota Sequoia Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
58/100
#6 most-complained of 13 Sequoia years
The 2017 Toyota Sequoia has 7 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 58, and ranks 6th worst of 13 model years, earning a "Caution" verdict. It carries 2 recalls, one for steering and one for suspension lugnuts.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 13 city / 17 hwy
Top 2017 Toyota Sequoia problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (29%)
- Fuel System2 (29%)
- Other2 (29%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
What owners report
- Fuel pump reportedly fails at highway speed or in cold weather, sometimes near 31,000 to 55,000 miles.
- Vehicle shakes at 50 mph and above with check engine and 4 Lo lights flashing, linked to a failing fuel pump.
- A whistling or metal-to-metal sound near the windshield or frame appears at highway speeds around 65-70 mph, along with a squeak near the dashboard.
- Accelerator pedal reportedly fails to respond, traced by a dealer to rodent-chewed wiring.
- Engine reportedly keeps running after the vehicle is powered off, attributed by a dealer to a low battery.
2017 Toyota Sequoia recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Steering22,462 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- NHTSA 17V311000May 11, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,325 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
2017 Toyota Sequoia fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Sequoia years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 7 complaints and a Complaint Index of 58 for the 2017 Sequoia, giving it a "Caution" verdict relative to other Sequoia years, ranking 6th worst of 13.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Sequoia?
- Engine and Fuel System issues each account for 29% of complaints, followed by Electrical System and Structure & Body issues at 14% each, per NHTSA data.
- Does the 2017 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Sequoia: one for a power steering gear assembly issue and one for aftermarket 20-inch Rockstar wheel lugnuts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Toyota Sequoia?
- EPA rates the 2017 Sequoia at 14 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650.
- How does the 2017 Sequoia compare to other years?
- The 2017 Sequoia's Complaint Index of 58 is higher than the 2015 and 2016 models (8 and 17, rated "Best"), but lower than the 2010 model (100, rated "Avoid").