2008 Toyota Sequoia Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 City / 18 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
381
Seats
7 -8
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Patricia T
Backup camera and DVD player for kids on long trips is awesome
I love my vehicle!!! No complaints. It is so roomy and comfortable. Love my backup camera and stereo system. Great in snow
accountCircle Laura B
It's capacity for people and luggage, not to mention towing capabilities.
I love the amount of seats to carry my family and even extra people. Love the towing capabilities as though it's a truck. Only thing that isn't great is the gas mileage.
accountCircle Becky L
Kid friendly, sports friendly, family loves it!
I love my Toyota Sequoia. It has seating for 8 so my kids have plenty of room for themselves and their sports equipment. I also have no problem bringing along another teammate and their equipment. My kids love the DVD and we use it on long car rides and vacation.
accountCircle Pam s
The one most important thing is that my Toyota Sequoia is RELIABLE.
I love my Toyota Sequoia! It's safe and reliable for me and my children and I can take up to 8 passengers which is wonderful for my family. 3rd row is stadium seating and both the 2nd & 3rd row have great leg room and head room for full size adults and taller people. LOVE IT!
accountCircle Denise S
Loves to drink gas but otherwise great SUV..nice and roomy
Bought used for the first time.. Clean carfax. No problems..high miles but that's ok..runs great. Nice and roomy
accountCircle Yuri G
It is very safe, very reliable, and very fun to drive.
My Sequoia is very reliable, safe, and comfortable for my big family. The size is perfect for a family of 5 with 3 very active kids.
accountCircle Anna B
Great, reliable, roomy car.
The car is extremely reliable. It was in an accident two years ago and still operates just fine. It performs well and is a wide vehicle, so it provides plenty of room for any kind of equipment you may be hauling in the trunk. My father used it often to pick up restaurant supplies with no issues.
accountCircle Ray H
Well made - no major problems. Good heating and cooling system. Good for pulling a travel trailer.
Great car - rides great - good interior space. Could get better gas mileage, but what do you want from a full sized SUV.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tina P
Third row seating is convenient for large families.
It is inconvenient for city living, it is way too large, it doesn't handle well, it heats up, when one piece is fixed another breaks promptly. Leather interior heats up horribly in the summer. The control panel for the back of the car is a plus though, as people can decide what they want without having to bother the driver.

Toyota Sequoia Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SR5
381 HP 16-16 MPG 8 Seats
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Ltd
381 HP 16-16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Platinum
381 HP 16-16 MPG 7 Seats
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2008 Toyota Sequoia Owner Reviews

4.48
27 Reviews
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5 stars 59%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Mary W on June 13, 2021
Great passenger space. Comfortable ride.
Love the passenger size of the car. Did not want a van so the sequoia gives me the space and sportier look. Although it can be hard to park or even drive in tight spots. I bought it used to have only had it for a few years and sometimes in ice or severe rain it can be a slippery stop. It is probably not the best on gas about $60.00 to fill the tank. It is a nice ride but yet you do feel the road much like in a truck.
accountCircle Stephanie B on June 13, 2021
Comfortable and reliable.
The sequoia is reliable and comfortable. It is capable of towing a travel trailer and provides enough leg room for everyone. However, it does not get the best gas mileage.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Justin S.

It is comfortable from the seats to enough headroom for me. Has a lot of space if you need to haul something big with whatever it is you are hauling out of the weather. It is nice being high up without it being too much of a pain to get into.

likeFilled Rodney B.

The 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited, with the 5.7 Liter V8 with towing package, is very spacious and comfortable. The ride is smooth and enjoyable while making long trips. This vehicle has been extremely reliable.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Justin S.

The biggest con I would have to say is that it gets pretty bad gas mileage around 15 miles per gallon. Its brakes from the factory are not great and no matter how much adjustment they have gone through we cannot get it to be any better.

dislikeFilled Rodney B.

The 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited 5.7 Liter V8 with towing package has a sulfur type smell that comes through the a/c vents after any kind of medium to heavy acceleration. The 6 speed transmission could be smoother and to make it more pleasant, I frequently use the manual shift feature of the transmission.

Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban
4.55
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
4.49
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2008 Toyota Sequoia
4.48

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has a combined MPG of 19 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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2008 GMC Yukon
19 MPG
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the oil capacity of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7?

Answer: The oil capacity of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia5 7 iS7.4 quarts. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Old or bad oil can cause...
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Safety & Reliability

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