How Reliable is a 250,000 Mile Toyota Sequoia? Budget Overland Vehicle

9 months ago we purchased a 2007 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 SR5 with about 225,000 miles on it with the expectation that it would prove to be a reliable companion despite the incredibly high miles. It has not disappointed us and has proved to be a loyal overland vehicle for many road trips and camping trips.

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[FIREBIRDGOD]

My 01 Sequoia is at 305k miles and running strong!

[garysnyder]

Own a 2001 Sequoia. Great vehicle, 320, 000 miles and still going strong. Minor glitches here and there but it just keep going and going and going. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

[walkingjustice]

2007 SR5 4wd leather seats. I got it at 143000 miles and now at 174000, never failed to move nor start in this cold weather in North Dakota (-45°f) no block heater. I just changed the plugs, front rotors and pads, I cleaned MAF sensor yesterday. Now powerful than before. Best part is the sound of a powerful engine when I start her up, roars like a lion in the jungle. I feel like I rule.

[breeze]

Hell the break in period is at around 200, 000 miles. She's good for at least another 600k easy.

[mathewallen]

My 2007 V8 4Runner has 506, 000 miles on it (I was a catastrophe insurance adjuster so those miles are a lot of city driving in the south during the summer and that doesn't include countless hours idling in insured's driveways while writing up claims). I bought it new in 2006 and it's been paid off for over ten years. No rust no leaks.
In my experience, there are a handful of things that help a vehicle last a long time.
1. start with good engineering. Compared to the new Ford and Dodge trucks I've owned, the 4Runner doesn't have weird rattles after 12, 000 miles. Still doesn't rattle.
2. always always always keep up with routine maintenance - If it's time to replace the water pump, etc... just do it.
3. learn what components will typically go out and replace those early as preventative maintenance - aka like the radiator before it becomes a problem.
4. drive like my grandma - don't speed, accelerate fast, or brake hard (unless you must). Offroad driving isn't kind to any vehicle either (sure is fun tho). Treat this thing like it's new, even when it's not.
I think a lot of vehicles besides Toyotas can last a long time if they're taken care of. There's a conventional wisdom out there that high mileage vehicles are junk.. there's certainly truth to that. But I was somebody who always bought a brand new vehicle every two years before this 4Runner and I can tell you that even though I've had to replace expensive things like the AC system a couple of years ago, I've saved tens of thousands of dollars over the years in car payments and finance charges by just taking care of a paid off vehicle.
All that money I'm saving will one day get me an electric self-driving flying Land Cruiser.

[beardedwonder]

Picked up a 2005 Black Limited Sequoia at an auction that was donated through Goodwill. It has 220, 000 currently got it for $1, 500 (lucky) took it to get new Michelin Tires then to the Dealership (Stealership) to get the Timing Belt, water pump, belt tensioner, serpentine belt and idler pulley. Asked the dealership if it had any records and turns out it had 92 pages of documented maintenance and 1 owner!
I'm currently on the same path in turning ours into an Overland Vehicle. Good luck with yours and new adventures.

Don't go searching for the Monolith haha

[Ston]

300k on mine and still kikn. They’re notorious for cats goin out, cut them out, fixed with a straight pipe and flow master. Ac is ice cold. They go to a million miles. If you got one, keep it 👍🏼

[danielluna]

Got a 2004 Toyota sequoia, 16 years old, 248, 000 miles, still looks good and runs good

[christianantunez]

Enjoy your “new to you Sequoia” I’ll follow your journey. Greetings from CA.

[lovingatlanta]

👍I love my Sequoia. I suggest you drive until it just won’t drive any more. I’ve been buying them since 2005. I’ve had other “fancy” cars...Mercedes, Maserati, Range and I always seem to go for the key to the Sequoia. Never had any problems. Finally, I stopped being ridiculous with multiple cars (I’m only one person & really only need one vehicle) now it’s just the Sequoia for me and I have no regrets at all. 😍 Wishing you both the best. 💝

[tonynotstated]

My 2001 Sequoia limited has 250k on it and it runs great. I still have a smile on my face every time I drive it and I bought it brand new 20+ years ago.

[anewchapter]

Look at all these comments from fellow Sequoia owners !!!! Nice to see. I have a 2006.

[ricardorivera]

I have a 2002 camry 262, 000 and run really strong start like a new car. Before I have a 1995 Camry with 489, 000 miles I sale running start like new. Toyota car is the best car in the market now. Now I have 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD off road. 😁 wow what a great truck.

[Offshore]

$700 for timing belt including parts was good. I agree, Sequoia is a great vehicle. I have a 4Runner but also a 2009 Wrangler Rubicon. My Wrangler has 120k miles with a lot of those miles off road. No issues with the Wrangler knock on wood lol

[Mr.Ramirez]

Your wife's review of the sequoia is how my wife review her cars 😂😂

[therealjd]

We just bought our 2011 sequoia last year and it is the absolute best vehicle we could have for my family. Even after a year I really enjoy driving it, it is solid!!!

[thatdude]

I see plenty of these things selling with double that mileage! Don’t roll it down a cliff and they can treat you well.
I bought a 05 blazer for the winter and I must’ve got lucky because mine has not a squeak while driving! Your absolutely right about the overall quality though

[kylepowers]

I just purchased an 04 limited with 140k miles. Your channel is awesome and had gotten me so excited to get out with the new rig and explore. Love y’all’s content a ton!

[sandovalpaul]

Great video..proud owner of a 2006 toyota sequoia limited 4wd with air suspension and captain chairs rear entertainment center boight it off the original owner.. back then the sequoia cost him 59k, I won't be selling it, its just a perfect size for parking and driving daily ...the new sequoia looks like a bloated whale. Great video and hello from Long Beach, Ca

[dabbking]

I used to own a 99 jeep Cherokee and I loved it, it was fun, had a good lift big tires. It was mostly reliable except a couple times left me on the side of the road. Had a lot of electrical issues also.
Now I have a family and bought a 01 sequoia and in comparison to the jeep the sequoia just blows it out of the water.

That being said I still love jeep Cherokees.