2008 Toyota Sequoia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 7% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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.
“Rusty parts (rust extended warranty) the back window on my 2008 Toyota Sequoia fell down abruptly while traveling on the highway. The vehicle was in motion. Items flew from my back window and I was forced to slow down abruptly and prevent drivers in my rear from being in an accident. After pulling over, I had to retrieve those items on a busy roadway. I attempted to diagnose the issue by powering the window back up, but it wouldn't work. I attempted to push the window to the up position and it would not work. I had to secure my items and drive home slowly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142569, filed 2018-10, 140,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Sequoia. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 143,000. It was later discovered, when the contact received the Title, the mileage was 248,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11717336, filed 2026-02, 248,000 miles“This is an intermittent and random problem. Radio/disc player turns itself on and off going over bumps and/or when cornering. Sometimes radio is on, but all displays are blank, and radio does not respond to any controls, including the power button. Sometimes the problem resolves by shutting vehicle completely down and restarting. Sometimes it takes several restart cycles to resolve. Dealer service department stated that this is a known problem, but that no recall had been issued. I realize this doesn't rank up there with tires and fuel tanks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430012, filed 2011-10, 21,000 miles“2008 Toyota Sequoia, prior to nationwide recall I have complained to Toyota concerning unresponsiveness of the accelerator pedal, as well as other defects in vehicle and I continue to be ignored by both manufacturer and dealership, with dealership making excuses by saying things like different parts of the body where made in different factories causing there to be variants in the color of the vehicle bumper from the rest of the body, and that they are not that familiar with the new model Sequoia since they haven't had them in the shop yet (excuse made in 2009). …”
NHTSA complaint #10317539, filed 2010-03“2008 Toyota Sequoia. Consumer writes regarding software upgrade and recall the consumer stated Toyota has not released the software upgrade, to install a brake override system.”
NHTSA complaint #10356448, filed 2010-09Related service bulletins
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- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10155247Feb 28, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10133654Nov 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10132930Nov 29, 2016TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: September 14, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0134-16.
- 10150418Sep 14, 2016TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 10134320Mar 8, 2016TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the…
- 10134140Jan 11, 2016Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 35% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 25% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 34 | 10% |
| 2004 | 34 | 9% |
| 2003 | 66 | 12% |
| 2002 | 42 | 6% |
| 2001 | 31 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology