The best and worst Toyota Sequoia years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Toyota Sequoias old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2009 and 2020–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2005–2007 and 2010 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2005 Toyota Sequoia · 63.0 per 10,000 sold (5.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 89,000 miles; then abs module and wheel speed sensors.
2006 Toyota Sequoia · 53.6 per 10,000 sold (4.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,500 miles; then body and panel corrosion.
2007 Toyota Sequoia · 54.1 per 10,000 sold (5.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 129,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2010 Toyota Sequoia · 22.4 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks, typically around 34,752 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
Years with the fewest complaints
2009 Toyota Sequoia · 3.7 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 72,000 miles.
2020 Toyota Sequoia · 5.4 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Sunroof and panoramic roof.
2021 Toyota Sequoia · 5.0 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Sunroof and panoramic roof.
2022 Toyota Sequoia · 1.9 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Power steering pump, rack and lines.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Toyota Sequoia year: 10.9 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Toyota Sequoia?
Among Toyota Sequoias old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2005 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 63.0, about 5.8× a typical Toyota Sequoia year. The 2006–2007 and 2010 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Toyota Sequoia?
The 2022 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Toyota Sequoias from 2005–2022: 1.9, against 10.9 for a typical year. The 2009 and 2020–2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2005 Toyota Sequoia?
The most-reported problem on the 2005 Toyota Sequoia is body control and other modules, typically around 89,000 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.