2008 Toyota Sequoia Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 9% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“After 4,399 mi. The left exhaust manifold cracked and produced a ticking sound on acceleration and exhaust fumes can be smelled through the vents when fan is on. As per dealers advice, it's ok to use vehicle pending repair. It's been 5 days and the part hasn't arrived yet. Contacted dealer few times to facilitate repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10263839, filed 2009-04, 4,399 miles“2008 Toyota Sequoia lost power while driving at 65 MPH. I was able to pull over to shoulder on the freeway then the car lost all power, even to steering. Tech said it is not battery, starter, etc...”
NHTSA complaint #10331896, filed 2010-05, 29,500 miles“Whenever I drive up hill or just speed up, the bad smell of rotten eggs comes into the vehicle interior even with the windows roll up and with the recalculating vent button on.”
NHTSA complaint #10255483, filed 2009-01, 1,000 miles“Engine oil seepage (or slow leak) at the cam housing and engine head connection (gasket seam) area, above the exhaust manifold, on the right-hand-side engine cylinder bank. Oil first detected at 9,000 miles (vehicle was purchased new). Concern: possible engine fire if the oil seepage becomes worse over the course of additional miles driven. Oil seepage should not occur in an engine this new - especially in areas near a hot exhaust manifold. Other similar Toyota v8 engines appear clean at the same area - no oil residue apparent in other Toyota v8 5.7l engines of similar specifications. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320246, filed 2010-03, 15,000 miles“At 66,000 miles my Sequoia had engine problem, ( that's what Toyota people said ) I took my truck for maintenance and oil change if I see the light is on for maintenance. Friday sept 16, 2011 I took it Toyota dealership for oil change and brake pads done, wed the 21 of sept, I heard a loud noise and it just stop! I was devastated because, they didn't know what have caused it, please help!”
NHTSA complaint #10427101, filed 2011-09Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10183281Oct 21, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10183188Oct 16, 2020TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 10178524Jul 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 26% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 22 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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