VERDICT · SHARES THE TUNDRA'S STRONG V8 TRACK RECORD
Toyota Sequoia 5.7L
is it a safe used buy?
Toyota's full-size SUV, sharing its platform and 5.7L V8 with the related Tundra — the same strong reliability track record carries through directly.
GENERATION2nd gen (2008–present)
ENGINE5.7L
POWER381 hp
USED PRICE$15,000–27,000
How the engine fits this car
Toyota's full-size SUV, sharing its platform and 5.7L V8 with the related Tundra — the same strong reliability track record carries through directly.
Genuinely capable towing and passenger-hauling combination, with the same secondary water pump consideration on early years.
Toyota Sequoia-specific pros and cons
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
WHAT HOLDS UP WELL
- Shares its V8's genuinely strong reliability reputation with the related Tundra
- Spacious, genuinely practical full-size SUV capability
- Strong towing capacity for the class when properly equipped
- Toyota's broader reliability reputation carries through fully here
WHAT TO WATCH
- Secondary water pump issues, covered on the engine page, are worth checking on early years
- Fuel economy is modest, typical of a full-size V8 SUV
- Third-row seating takes up more cargo space than some rivals when in use
- Purchase price reflects the vehicle's low production volume and strong resale demand
Pricing on the used market
Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 90,000 mi
$22,000–27,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
90,000–150,000 mi
$18,000–22,000
Sweet spot, verify water pump history
150,000+ mi
$15,000–18,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance
Pre-purchase checklist for this generation
Ask about water pump history on early production years specifically.
Ask about towing history and frequency if applicable.
Beyond these checks, there's relatively little engine-specific risk to flag.