Auto loans: 2012 Toyota Sequoia
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.3 to 16.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.3 to 16.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Toyota Sequoia for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Toyota Sequoia specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 16.4 L/100 km | 17.9 L/100 km | 17.9 L/100 km | 18.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.3 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 381 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.17 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $25.27 |
2012 Toyota Sequoia: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,625 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,434 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,054 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Toyota Sequoia
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (6), electrical system (5) and electronic stability control (esc) (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V920000 | 2021-11-23 | 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. |
| 13V123000 | 2013-04-09 | equipment:other:labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza,... |
| 13V014000 | 2013-01-16 | seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2012 Toyota Sequoia
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Toyota Sequoia; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2012 Toyota Sequoia before buying one.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, electrical system and electronic stability control (esc); have those parts checked.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain here is the 4.6L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Plan on about 43 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 14.3 L/100 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $22.17. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
The Sequoia in everyday use
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Try before you buy
Drive the Sequoia on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Let us know
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Toyota Sequoia from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Toyota Sequoia
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Toyota Sequoia for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Toyota Sequoia
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Toyota Sequoia?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Toyota Sequoia before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Toyota Sequoia have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Toyota Sequoia cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4434.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.