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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2010 Toyota Sequoia Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
48,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I took the vehicle in for a 55,000 mile service. Toyota dealership informs me that the vehicle is leaking oil from both side of the cam tower. Their estimate to fix is over $4000. Parts are $170 and 25 to 30 hours of labor to remove the entire engine. The leaking oil is a safety concern, and it is due to a failed sealant that appears to have come that way from the factory from many other cases I have read. The cost of repair makes it unrealistic for most owners who will more than likely not repair it in a timely manner. …”

NHTSA complaint #10855133, filed 2016-04, 55,000 miles

“Vehicle was started and put into reverse. The vehicle immediately began to accelerate. Brake was stepped on and depressed with both feet, but the vehicle continued to spin tires trying to accelerate to a maximum speed. Vehicle was then thrown into drive and the vehicle attempted to accelerate to a maximum speed forward spinning all four tires (when not in four wheel drive). The vehicle was then thrown into park and shut down. Later that night (while the car was parked and unoccupied) the vehicle attempted to start itself. …”

NHTSA complaint #10550075, filed 2013-10, 42,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015111%
201318%
201215%
201026%
2008710%
200754%
2006136%
2005144%
2004174%
2003132%
2002568%
2001357%

Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia

Engine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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