816
Total Complaints
52
Total Recalls
42
Model Years
8
Reported Deaths
Common Problem Categories
Service Brakes 92
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78
Vehicle Speed Control 70
Power Train 64
Seat Belts 58
Complaints by Model Year
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 70 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2009 | 12 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 22 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 82 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 54 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 42 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 40 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 50 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 18 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 28 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 8 | 0 |
Toyota Land Cruiser Years to Avoid
Avoid the 2000 model year, which saw a spike in complaints—particularly structure. The 1999 and 2001 model years also experienced elevated complaint levels. While Toyota's overall reliability is excellent, these specific years may require more thorough pre-purchase inspections.
Best Toyota Land Cruiser Years
The 2012 model year stands out with significantly fewer reported complaints. Early production years often have fewer documented issues. Consider also the 2013 through 2014 model years if available, as they represent strong choices with lower complaint profiles.