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Toyota SequoiaModel year report

2009 Toyota Sequoia Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
117,820miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.7L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and electronic stability control (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 117,820 miles. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 197 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “For the past 3 years, my vsc, ABS, brakes and check engine lights came on twice. The first time, the car was under warranty and the dealer replaced the on-board computing unit (about $3000). The second time (last week), the dealer replace the same unit again but I am paying $1400 because the car is no longer under warranty. This is very scary as the vehicle looses power all of the sudden.”

NHTSA complaint #10467538, filed 2012-07, 72,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 106,000 and 150,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5017%50–750%75–10050%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 117,820 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sequoia · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 4——4 · 18.5% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Toyota Sequoia version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sequoia 2WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141715$4,450
Sequoia 2WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic141915$4,450
Sequoia 4WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131614$4,800
Sequoia 4WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131815$4,450
Sequoia 4WD5.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic131814$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 197 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 197 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Sequoia

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019722,3005—15—Not enough data
2018202,6844—15—Falling
2017731,0002—15—Not enough data
20161133,5002—15—Not enough data
2015921,5002—15—Not enough data
20141739,3002—15—Rising
20131232,5002—15—Not enough data
20122027,5003—16—Falling
20111760,0006—16—Falling
20103162,5009—16Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20096117,8208—15—Not enough data
20086760,0008—15Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
200713673,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200620289,0008—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200535287,0009—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200438095,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200356584,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2002666111,5006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001531119,2631—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Sequoia model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Toyota Sequoia have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Toyota Sequoia is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2009 Toyota Sequoia been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Toyota Sequoia get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Toyota Sequoia (Sequoia 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Toyota Sequoia reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 117,820 miles and the middle half falls between 106,000 and 150,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.