Toyota Sequoia problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 6 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 6 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck causing an increase of speed up to 80 MPH. The brakes and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota sequoia. The contact stated that there was rust on the frame and the frame was rotted out from the driver side tire and the surrounding area. The contact noticed spots where holes may start to develop throughout the frame. The contact called…
My sequoia is sputering and not wanting to go when I press petal, at 40 MPH it does really funny and again about 60
Common questions
Is the 2009 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 6 owner complaints have been filed for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2009 Toyota Sequoia?
Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2009 Toyota Sequoia without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Toyota Sequoia?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Toyota Sequoia has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Toyota Sequoia?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 6 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.