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#BS-2016-TOYSEQ-6BC7

2016 Toyota Sequoia

Based on reports from 14 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
216
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

air noise from outside mirrors

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

rotors warped

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

vibration in steering wheel

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

4 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
3
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes4 (29%)
Speed Control2 (14%)
Electrical2 (14%)
Steering1 (7%)
Visibility1 (7%)
Fuel System1 (7%)
Seats1 (7%)
Other1 (7%)

2016 Toyota Sequoia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,850 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
16
1
17
5
18
3
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Toyota Sequoia. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

17V311000Jun 2017

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

21E103000Feb 2022

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

21V920000Jan 2022

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Sequoia is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2016 Toyota Sequoia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

325

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Toyota Sequoia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Sequoia?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Toyota Sequoia is related to the brakes, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Toyota Sequoia reliable?
The 2016 Toyota Sequoia has 14 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Toyota Sequoia problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Toyota Sequoia have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Toyota Sequoia has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Sequoia problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 24,850 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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