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 H…
2008 Toyota Sequoia cruise control problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
VSC LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF,BUT HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY ON NOW. *TR
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 O…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO A HIGH SPEED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH EXTREME FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) …
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2008 Toyota Sequoia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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