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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2008 Toyota Sequoia cruise control problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
When does it fail?
Of the 6 cruise control complaints filed for the 2008 Toyota Sequoia, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Toyota Sequoia we track for cruise control problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (6).
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Warranty 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 model year Tundra vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that one or more of the outside door handles exhibited an abnormal feeling, dragging, or sticking when used.
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What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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…
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…
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)…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2008 Toyota Sequoia?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
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?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 46,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Toyota/Sequoia.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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