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Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,022 in the U.S. in 2011 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
6 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–16 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 372011 Ford Expedition 512011 Chevrolet Suburban 42
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 21E103000 (steering), 21V920000 (steering) and 16V396000 (seats) done? It has 7 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the seats adjust, heat and lock in place properly?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Toyota sent dealers 257 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Toyota's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 6 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 257 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and…
- Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns regarding the…
- Warranty Policy Bulletin POL 17-02: Rev Toyota has received reports of customer concerns…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 7
- Steering · recall issued 2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Steering · recall issued 2021
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
- Seats · recall issued 2016
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
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- Visibility · recall issued 2015
During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
- Seats · recall issued 2014
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
- Airbags · recall issued 2013
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk…
- Tires · recall issued 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE P…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Sequoia SUV RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,750–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
Every Toyota Sequoia year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2011 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,022 were sold in the U.S. in 2011 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2011 Toyota Sequoia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (33%), engine (17%) and airbags (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Sequoia have?
7 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Sequoia get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2011 Toyota Sequoia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Toyota Sequoia cost in fuel a year?
About $3,750 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Toyota Sequoia have?
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Toyota Sequoia year is better than the 2011?
Nearby, the 2010 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works