NHTSA has 136 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Sequoia[1]. The air bags group is named in 34 of them[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 34 complaints[2]. Owners describe a warning light that came on, dealers who told them to keep driving, and waits for repair parts after a recall notice. Some also describe a key that would not turn.
- Structure. 25 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe heavy rust on the frame and underbody, rear doors that swing shut on their own, and a rusted rear frame section near the spare tire.
- Engine. 22 complaints[6]. Owners describe stalling, hesitation, a jerking feel when slowing down, exhaust smell inside the cabin, and engine speed climbing without the pedal pressed.
- Speed Control. 15 complaints[7]. Owners describe the vehicle creeping or lunging forward at a stop with the brake pressed. A few describe a pedal that stayed down.
- Unknown Or Other. 15 complaints[8]. These reports do not fit a single named group.
- Suspension. 13 complaints[9].
- Electrical System. 12 complaints[10].
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 12 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 Sequoia is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V741), October 2019. About 928,220 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.[12]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (16V396), June 2016. About 7,749 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags (15V285), May 2015. About 1,973,468 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended.[14]
- Air Bags (15V286), May 2015. About 1,069,055 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (14V743), November 2014. About 3,233 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, burns. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V036), February 2010. About 153,418 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint (07V013), January 2007. About 533,124 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: parts separating.[18]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR RWD/AWD[20].
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 531 | 1 |
| 2002 | 666 | 6 |
| 2003 | 565 | 6 |
| 2004 | 380 | 6 |
| 2005 | 352 | 9 |
| 2006 | 202 | 8 |
| 2007 | 136 | 7 |
| 2008 | 67 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 | 31 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 | 6 |
| 2012 | 20 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 39 | 5 |
| 2024 | 37 | 5 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Sequoia show 136 complaints and 7 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 26 model years listed, 19 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 6 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (1) and the most are for 2002 (666)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 Sequoia?
The 2007 Sequoia has 136 complaints on file[1]. Air bags, structure and engine lead the list[2][5][6]. Owners tell us about rust, stalling and parts waits after recall notices. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Sequoia?
- Air bags lead the complaints, followed by structure and engine[2][5][6].
- Does the 2007 Toyota Sequoia have recalls?
- Yes. See the Recalls section on this page for the list[3].
- How many complaints does the 2007 Toyota Sequoia have?
- NHTSA has 136 owner complaints on file[1].
- What gas mileage does the 2007 Toyota Sequoia get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 136 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Sequoia (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 34 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 129,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sequoia model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sequoia 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 25 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,150). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 59,700). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the suspension component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 99,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 94,637). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V741, filed October 17, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V396, filed June 2, 2016: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V285, filed May 13, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V286, filed May 13, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V743, filed November 19, 2014: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 07V013, filed January 19, 2007: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sequoia 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD/AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records