2008 Toyota Sequoia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 9% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“I had my brakes checked out at a shop in mountain home arkansas, mountain motors hwy 5 n.. Asking that they bleed and inspect as necessary ,and check torques. After an hour and twenty minutes I was told that the bleeder on one caliper broke off! They did not replace the bleeder, they said it would be ok! The brakes failed completely less than 1000 later! We were lucky, the pedal went to the floor in a small town in wisconsin. We were moving slow and I coasted into a parking lot! The vehicle had to be towed and $750.00 later we continued our trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349792, filed 2020-08, 150,000 miles“2008 Toyota Sequoia-current problem with my SUV: my ABS, traction control, vehicle skid control lights are on turned on and it has been going on for a month-took it to a local Toyota dealership to diagnose the problem, it took them a whole day (8:30 am to 5:30 pm)to finally figured it out that we need to replace the vehicle skid control actuator and will cost us $2500.00-this is a safety issue that Toyota is well aware of...my husband and I almost got into a car accident on an icy day in colorado because of it-Toyota headquarters wont fix it nor the local dealership.....this is serious…”
NHTSA complaint #10375490, filed 2011-01, 41,000 miles“Excessive heat warped the rotors on the trd brake kit twice in 27000 mi. These brakes were offered as a manufacturer option. The dealer replaced the rotors and the calipers at 7000 mi. Now at 27000 mi the rotors are warped again. The dealer says it will take aprox 30 days to get the parts as they are back ordered. It appears that there is an excessive heat problem. Dealer states that there is 20% remaining on front brake pads. They also stated that this is a known issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10283757, filed 2009-09, 7,000 miles“Severe front wheel shimmying on braking when towing a trailer. Has happened multiple times. Dealer has balanced front wheels and turned the front rotors but condition continues..”
NHTSA complaint #10308680, filed 2010-02, 5,000 miles“Tony Divino Toyota, a Toyota Motor Company dealership, sold me this vehicle sight unseen knowing I would immediately be towing a boat trailer 350 miles at highway speeds through construction zones on I-80 with children and our dog onboard. I was told it had passed a 160 point inspection and was in great condition . …”
NHTSA complaint #11439219, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 30% |
| 2011 | 3 | 18% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 9 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 15% |
| 2005 | 91 | 26% |
| 2004 | 100 | 26% |
| 2003 | 155 | 27% |
| 2002 | 192 | 29% |
| 2001 | 170 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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