2008 Toyota Sequoia Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 13% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I'm slowing down for a red light, then the light turns green. And I hit the acceleration the car would jerk. And same thing when I make a left turn. It would jerk and feels like I have no acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11386721, filed 2021-01, 90,000 miles“I bought a 2008 Toyota Sequoia and the pedal has been fixed. Somehow, occasionally I am still experiencing sudden acceleration . Recent article explains the pedal fix doesn't completely fix the sudden acceleration problem that is due to electronic defects and that explain why I am still experiencing sudden acceleration problem. The car just jerk forward for no reason. Please have Toyota fix the problem asap or we can return the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10313907, filed 2010-02, 15 miles“This Toyota Sequoia almost kill my family of 6, the accelerator pedal got stuck while in motion driving 30 to 40 miles, the issue was reported to Toyota and the car was taken to the concord, ca Toyota dealer for inspection, the Toyota service was unable to replicate the issue so the car was return back to me, Toyota service center was advice by the Toyota there is no problem, I experience first hand this problem, the accelerator got stuck while driving, I pressed the brake pedal but the car maintained the same speed, my only option was to put it in neutral and apply the brakes and finally…”
NHTSA complaint #10817150, filed 2015-12, 45,000 miles“My 2008 Toyota Sequoia started to accelerate from a stop( with my foot still on the brake) without pressing on the gas. It took both feet standing on the brake to try and stop my vehicle. It pushed my vehicle into the car in front of me. My tires with screeching and my vehicle was pushing the car in front of me. It finally stopped after a few seconds as I was going to try and put the car in park or neutral. My floor mat was in correct position- not jammed and my foot was not on the accelerator. I was happy to have witness with me as no one would have believed me.”
NHTSA complaint #10290815, filed 2009-11, 6,000 miles“While accelerating to pass a vehicle that was signaling and operating well below the speed limit, my vehicle experienced sudden and continued unintended acceleration. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop while fighting against the engine within an intersection but the engine continued building revs, bouncing off the limiter while my foot was entirely removed from the accelerator pedal and fully applied to the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751908, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010…Covers: Toyota Sequoia 2008–2010, Avalon 2005–2010, Camry 2007–2010 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10132659Oct 5, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the outside door handles on certain 2008-2015 model year Sequoia vehicles and on certain 2007-2015…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 9 | 13% |
| 2007 | 15 | 11% |
| 2006 | 21 | 10% |
| 2005 | 85 | 24% |
| 2004 | 53 | 14% |
| 2003 | 91 | 16% |
| 2002 | 135 | 20% |
| 2001 | 101 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology