MYRModel Year Report

2007 Toyota Sequoia

▲ Better than typical
2007 Toyota Sequoia
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:03:34.488Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
136
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 531 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 565 complaints 2004: 380 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 136 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 31 complaints 2010 2011: 17 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 531 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2003: 565 complaints 2003 2004: 380 complaints 2005: 352 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 136 complaints 2007 136 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2011: 17 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint
2001: 531 complaints 2001 2002: 666 complaints 2002 2003: 565 complaints 2003 2004: 380 complaints 2004 2005: 352 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 136 complaints 2007 136 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2010 2011: 17 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2020 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022

2007: 136 complaints

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YearComplaints
2001531
2002666
2003565
2004380
2005352
2006202
2007136
200867
20096
201031
201117
201220
201312
201417
20159
201610
20177
201820
20197
20204
20214
20221

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

25% · 34 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On Wednesday, February 7, I was driving our 2007 Toyota Sequoia 4X4 on a rural road that had had fresh snow the night before, but no sand or other road salt was laid down. It is a curvy and hilly road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-16

Also filed under Structure and suspension

Structure

20% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
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Purchased this vehicle with a clear title and then noticed it has frame rot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-23

Engine

12% · 16 reports

Vehicle speed control

11% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

Suspension

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint.

CRASHINJURY
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The Toyota Sequoia was being driven on the freeway at 65 MPH when it was struck on the passenger side by a vw jetta that cut across several lanes as it entered the highway impacting the Sequoia in the rear quarter panel and the front passenger side...

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-25

Also filed under Steering

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-04

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2006-08-02Engineering analysisClosed 2007-02-28 Lower ball joint failure
  2. R
    2007-02-28Suspension07V013000 On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on February 28, 2007. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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  3. R
    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…

    Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

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  4. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

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  5. R
    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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  6. R
    2015-07-13Air bags15V285000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March...

    Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

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  7. R
    2015-07-13Air bags15V286000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally...

    Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

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  8. R
    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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  9. R
    2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

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  10. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  11. R
    2022-03-15Suspension22E002000 Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and...

    Remedy: DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V013000 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 15V285000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V286000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22E002000 · Suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Toyota Sequoia is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Sequoia?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Sequoia have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.