2008 Toyota Sequoia Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,306miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,306 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.
“4lo, vdc, check engine light & anti- skid light keep coming on for years.dealership and Toyota specialist couldn't figure out what's wrong. Latest was 12/28/15 I brought the vehicle with all 4 lights on ... Charged me $1thousand dollars even the problem is recurrent for years. I p/u the vehicle the next day, put gas at costco and parked it for the night. The next day ... Enroute to to las vegas; upon entering the I-15 north freeway ( less than 2 hrs of driving on d drive ) lights came on again. Our family don't feel safe driving this vehicle. Please help us.”
NHTSA complaint #10817452, filed 2016-01, 118,000 miles“Good afternoon, during the drive-thru and the car, started to shake, and the engine stops. After that, I contacted the tow-truck and brought it to Toyota dealer. The dealer has finally opened the engine, and the result was the valve spring was broken in half, and the spark plug also melted.”
NHTSA complaint #11331786, filed 2020-06, 128,612 miles“A valve spring in the engine failed causing one cylinder to fail as well. The failure fortunately happened at low speed and the engine didn't seize. This a known problem with Toyota V8s of this model year and was the reason for a recall of Lexus vehicles with the same engine. Had this happened at highway speed, the engine, we were told, could have experienced a total failure causing the engine to seize likely leading to a serious accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494722, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 11005119Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 11005061Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 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…
- 10149217Sep 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…
- 10140591May 17, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL11-05): Toyota has received reports of customer concerns regarding the illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light) due to…
- 10096954May 17, 2016Warranty policy bulletin (pol11-05): toyota has received reports of customer concerns regarding the illumination of the check engine light (malfunction indicator light) due to…
- 10134223Sep 15, 2015TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
- 10096556Sep 15, 2015Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the engine ecm has been interrupted.
- 10132529Aug 24, 2015TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
- 10134128Jan 15, 2015TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 25% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 16 | 12% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
5 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology