GradeToyota Sequoia Reliability Grade
Excellent reliability
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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The Toyota Sequoia earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 6 full-size SUVs we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
Toyota Sequoia reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Best years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018
Years to avoid: 2003 (stalling / loss of power), 2005–2006 (stalling / loss of power) and 2023 (doors, locks & liftgate)
Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.
How long does the Toyota Sequoia last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
Toyota Sequoia vs. other full-size SUVs
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia | A | A | A |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | B | C+ | B- |
| Chevrolet Suburban | C+ | C- | C |
| Cadillac Escalade | C- | C | C |
| GMC Yukon | C | C- | C- |
| Ford Expedition | C | D | D |
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Is the Toyota Sequoia reliable?
Excellent reliability. The Toyota Sequoia earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 6 full-size SUVs we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a Toyota Sequoia last?
We estimate a well-maintained Toyota Sequoia lasts around 345,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the Toyota Sequoia?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota Sequoia model years are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018.
What Toyota Sequoia years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Sequoia years to be most careful with are 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2023. The 2005 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission C-), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers. The 2003 grades a D overall (engine C, transmission C), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers.
Is the Toyota Sequoia transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Sequoia transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the Toyota Sequoia engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Sequoia engine an A (excellent reliability).