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Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,811 in the U.S. in 2013 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 3 complaints in its first 3 years.
3 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–15 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 532013 Ford Expedition 462013 Chevrolet Suburban 45
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 17V311000 (wheels) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Toyota sent dealers 363 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “The breather plug should be replaced during any differential/transfer case repairs to prevent…”?
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 3 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 363 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The breather plug should be replaced during any differential/transfer case repairs to prevent…
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- 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.
- Wheels · recall issued 2017
The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
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
Government investigations
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Sequoia SUV 2WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4,000–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 5.7L 8-cyl.
Every Toyota Sequoia year. 2013 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,811 were sold in the U.S. in 2013 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Sequoia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (33%), speed control (33%) and brakes (33%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Sequoia have?
3 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia get?
14 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2013 Toyota Sequoia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 33% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Toyota Sequoia cost in fuel a year?
About $4,000 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Toyota Sequoia have?
5.7L 8-cyl.
What Toyota Sequoia year is better than the 2013?
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