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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-TOYOTA-SEQUOIA / COMPLAINTS
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2009 Toyota Sequoia owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

other 2 complaints shown

11/17/2014 115,641 mi ODI #10658611.0

My car has run well until this past spring. I could drive it with no problems, but then go to get in it and it would not start. I have had the gas tank cleaned, fuel pump replaced, fuel filter replaced, back in a second time and the "fuel line was kinked" from last repair. Happened again and they thought it might be the key reading wrong, used spare key, happened again and started when the tow truck got there. Happened again and I didn't bother calling. Happened again and I am pissed!!! Now being told it is probably the key, but since they cannot recreate the problem and the computer does not show error readings, they are giving up. Ridiculous!! Shopping for a Ford. *tr

09/13/2017 156,000 mi ODI #11022960.0

For the 2nd time in 4 years, the air intake pump/valves have malfunctioned. The first time it happened it was covered under Toyota's extended warranty that covered this for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first. I just turned 156,000 miles, and Toyota doesn't want to cover it- they also said even if I was under 150,000 miles they wouldn't cover it because they'll only cover the repair one time (unless it fails again within 1year of the repair). The repair costs $2,000+- and is obviously not a permanent fix. This is a design flaw that although related to emissions, can become a safety issue because the vehicle reduces its power to 50% once this error code is triggered. Consumers deserve a permanent fix or warranty for the life of the vehicle if this design flaw can't be corrected, e

cruise control 1 complaint shown

09/10/2015 106,000 mi ODI #10762965.0

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 to be depressed continuously in order to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to the floor mat becoming stuck under the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/27/16*lj the consumer stated attempt

electrical 1 complaint shown

07/24/2012 72,000 mi ODI #10467538.0

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. *tr

body 1 complaint shown

06/04/2019 120,000 mi ODI #11217874.0

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 Toyota of kalamazoo (5850 stadium dr, kalamazoo, mi 49009, (269) 375-1000) and was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000.

engine 1 complaint shown

04/07/2021 150,000 mi ODI #11406933.0

My sequoia is sputering and not wanting to go when I press petal, at 40 MPH it does really funny and again about 60

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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