2009 Toyota Sequoia

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2009 Toyota Sequoia
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:21.460Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2009 6 2010: 31 complaints 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 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2009 6 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 2008: 67 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 6 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

2009: 6 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

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that there was rust on the frame and the frame was rotted out from the driver side tire and the surrounding area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-04

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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For the past 3 years, my vsc, ABS, brakes and check engine lights came on twice. The first time, the car was under warranty and the dealer replaced the on-board computing unit (About $3000).

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-24

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Forward collision avoidance

1 of 6 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.

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My Sequoia is sputering and not wanting to go when I press petal, at 40 MPH it does really funny and again about 60

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-07

Also filed under Engine

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-02-05Vehicle speed control10V017000 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…

    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…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    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. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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    2011-03-31Tires11V148000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Sequoia and Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: For the land cruiser, Sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information…

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    2012-11-05Visibility12V491000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners…

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    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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    2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

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    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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    2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.

    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.

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    2022-02-17Steering21E103000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Toyota Sequoia — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V017000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V148000 · Tires
  • Recall 12V491000 · Visibility
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V920000 · Steering
  • Recall 21E103000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Sequoia?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 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.