2007 Toyota Sequoia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Toyota Sequoia, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,110 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine light on, vsc and trac lights on - truck enters limp mode due to faulty secondary air intake system for emissions system. This is a known issue for sequoias and tundras, however not yet covered for the 2007 model year! Dealer part costs $1,700. Unless Toyota recieves enough case problems for 2007 year, they will not extend warranty for parts, which they have done for all other affected years.”
NHTSA complaint #10970961, filed 2017-04, 145,000 miles“When at a complete stop (brakes applied), once releasing brake and slowly starting to move (less than 1 MPH), everyone in the vehicle feels a nudge (like getting rear ended or a bad drive-line u-joint). Also, feel a similar nudge when the automatic transmission shifts from 3rd to 4th gear (possibly 4th to 5th gear with the over-drive on) at about 50 MPH. These conditions constantly occur every time the vehicle is driven (everyday!). …”
NHTSA complaint #10563486, filed 2014-02, 67,221 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after several seconds, the vehicle accelerated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11519436, filed 2023-04, 187,000 miles“the transmission seems to be slipping cs when taking off rpms goes up then vehicle takes off cs when going uphill around 40 vehicle struggles and does not shifts down..need replace transmission...”
NHTSA complaint #11522725, filed 2023-05Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 56 | 8% |
| 2001 | 35 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Sequoia
34 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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