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2008 Toyota Sequoia repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2008 Toyota Sequoia repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Sequoia

Engine not specified

Toyota Sequoia in Kansas, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

89000 mi

US $1200
4 High light flashing, turned out to be Shift Actuators. 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Toyota Sequoia in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018

86000 mi

US $200
Idler pulley was making a screeching noise. The bearing was giving out. 
Toyota Sequoia in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2018
Jun 2017

88000 mi

US $650
h20 pump 
Toyota Sequoia in Texas, United States
Aug 2014 - Nov 2021
Jul 2015

103700 mi

US $800
Replaced leaking water pump 
Aug 2017

135000 mi

US $120
Replaced both headlight assemblies due to oxidation 
Jun 2020

165000 mi

US $1200
Replaced the fuel pump 
Toyota Sequoia in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

62000 mi
Leak in oil pan 
Toyota Sequoia in Arizona, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2023
Jun 2014

78000 mi

US $100
Water pump was leaking 
Aug 2017

114000 mi

US $175
Replaced the radiator. Started leaking 
Jun 2023

167000 mi

US $88
Replaced the electric fan on the radiator that comes on when needed. It had failed 
Toyota Sequoia in Georgia, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

226000 mi

US $750
The magnetic clutch failed on the compressor in such a way that it wasn’t possible to just replace clutch. Replaced compressor with a denso part as original and works perfect now. 
Toyota Sequoia in California, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2020
Jun 2020

175462 mi

US $993
changed water pump and brakes 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Toyota Sequoia in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Apr 2016

84300 mi

US $500
replaced cracked rear coil springs 
Dec 2021

139000 mi

US $25
changed bulb 
Toyota Sequoia in New Mexico, United States
- Apr 2010
Jan 2008

33804 mi
Lots of little things but the major items are the replacemnt of an outside mirror, heater problems, getting in and out of four wheel drive and soft paint.// paint has hardened and four wheel drive is getting better with time. 
Apr 2010

35834 mi
Tried the fourth time to find the prob with the heater. The drivers side system will be on cool and all at once it starts putting out heat (a very high level of heat). Mech sez it looks like a design prob. To keep on Auto for best results. 
Toyota Sequoia in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Jul 2017
Oct 2011

39000 mi

US $1100
Brake lights would stay on after the car was turned off. Dealer diagnosed that the brake pedal sensor was to sensitive and needed to be "down tuned." Drivers side window would squeak when rolling up and down. Dealer disassembled door and lubed window tracks and mechanisms. 
Toyota Sequoia in Washington, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

110000 mi

US $12
Replaced burned out low beam driver side 
Toyota Sequoia in Iowa, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

137000 mi

US $700
Water pump 
Toyota Sequoia in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2015 - Sep 2018
Apr 2016

129200 mi

US $500
Faulty fuel gauge. 
Feb 2018

170000 mi

US $1200
In dash module to divert air to varying vents. 
Toyota Sequoia in Colorado, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

135000 mi
intermittent starting issues. dash lit up like christmas tree. took to dealer to read codes. dealer had to bring in task force to diagnose. ended up being the starter. 
Apr 2017

160000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking radiator 
Toyota Sequoia in New York, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2019
Dec 2016

122000 mi

US $695
The front 4wd acutuator stopped working and needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2017

124300 mi

US $603
Left rear wheel bearing replaced 
Feb 2018

141000 mi

US $200
New Muffler 
Toyota Sequoia in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

133600 mi

US $400
Rear hatch latch was broken. This has an automatic rear hatch. Hatch would fly open while driving. 
Toyota Sequoia in Washington, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2015
Apr 2010

9600 mi
WIRE CAME LOOSE ON #7 CYLINDER, ECU THREW A SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. 
May 2015

101100 mi

US $600
Bad water pump 
Toyota Sequoia in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

125000 mi

US $150
Was taking awhile to start. They replaced the battery. 
Toyota Sequoia in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

94000 mi
Replaced blower motor. 
Toyota Sequoia in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2017
Feb 2014

86100 mi

US $1000
Wheels rusted. 
Jul 2017

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. 
Toyota Sequoia in Utah, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2021
Jun 2016

96000 mi

US $300
Squeaky suspension (no problem was found). Bent cover plate for undercarriage suspension replaced. 
Sep 2021

150000 mi

US $150
Overheating. Replaced radiator cap, added additional fluid 
Toyota Sequoia in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013

83000 mi
Right side mirror failed to retract. Replaced mirror under extended warranty. 

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2008 Toyota Sequoia 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Toyota Sequoia in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 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... 

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