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Used 2011 Toyota Sequoia Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Gentle Giant

JohnnyD, 08/31/2010
2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I moved up from a 2004 Honda Pilot to this dream car. I wanted a vehicle that would effortlessly tow my boat and at the same time offer a smooth quiet ride during family road trips. This vehicle does both and how. Although it barely fits in my garage (!) it handles like a vehicle half its size. One thing that stands out is the turning circle. At first approach to a tight space in a parking lot, you have to fight the urge to back-up to straighten out the vehicle because of its size, yet it pivots nicely into any space.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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ducttapeeng, 01/27/2014
2011 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

Great SUV. Our purpose was to have towing capability of 7000lbs easily and have an interior (eliminating trucks). All SUV's in this category have great front seats and comprable 2nd rows but the 3rd row was the best by far. Around town, gas mileage can be all over the map. Driving without trying to be efficient - expect 13 mpg / but if you try hard and learn - 16 - 17 is possible. Remember there is substantial push after getting off the gas. Speed is the key to mpg with something of this size. For 2011, getting in and out of 4WD occurs below 45mph - resolved in later models.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Get One!

SUV_GUY, 03/21/2010
2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5 FFV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed my 2001 Sequoia very much. Unfortunately, I was rear-ended while sitting at a red light by a Trailblazer doing 50 MPH whose driver was obviously not paying attention. Air bags are great but nothing beats well engineered steel. With that in mind, I looked at the Yukon, Tahoe, Expedition, X5, M's, Range Rover, etc. for comparison. The 2010 Sequoia is everything that my 2001 was and more. The 2010 is even more capable on the beach in soft sand than the 2001. I chose the 5.7L FFV engine and it is well suited to the 6 speed transmission and weight of this vehicle. I am looking forward to our first road trip.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Toyota is not my mother

MSP3304, 11/08/2009
2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This 2010 Toyota Sequoia is my 4th new Toyota purchased. My platinum has every possible option available. I am very happy with the vehicle overall. However, Toyota's legal dept is ruining Toyota. The Navigation and factory remote starter are useless. As soon as the vehicle is in motion the NAV locks up so that not even your passenger can enter a new address or search for fuel or food. So basically you are forced to pull over into the break down lane (which is not only illegal but dangerous) to update your NAV. Also the RADAR cruise control does not work when the windshield wipers are activated. Give me a break Toyota, I know how to drive in the rain.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great SUV Expensive Repairs

Patrick, 05/06/2016
updated 05/09/2017
2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum FFV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

Agree with most reviews about the initial quality of vehicle. However, I have now had two major repairs in under 100k miles and all in past year. First was $3800 for seals on engine. Second is $4900 for ride level control and steering issue. Also still need to fix interior trim that essentially melted on driver door interior panel. Finally will need to replace most the rubber on windows and grill. This isn't including standard maintenance. This vehicle is used in urban environment. Toyota dealerships performed repairs. Will be selling before the truly awesome Ford Extended Warranty expires. I had hoped to keep this vehicle for at least 10 years based on Toyota reliability but now too risky without an extended warranty especially at the prices on the vehicle - still paying on car don't expect to be paying a year of payments on repairs. It seats 7 adults comfortable. Update: Now at 106k miles. No additional repairs. Still drives tight. Still get compliments on look and interior. Most think newer vehicle and are surprise when say 6 years old and 100k miles.

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Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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