Toyota Land Cruiser
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but buyers should confirm all 5 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 10.69 | 9.41 | 10.23 |
| 2025 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 10.69 | 9.41 | 10.23 |
| 2024 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 10.69 | 9.41 | 10.23 |
| 2020 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 |
| 2019 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2018 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2017 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2016 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2015 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2014 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2013 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2019 | — | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2013 | minivan | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2012 | minivan | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 5.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Regular |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Base price | Series | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $85,315, Series: URJ200L | $85,315 | URJ200L | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $85,165, Series: URJ200L, Trim: VX-R Grade | $85,165 | URJ200L | VX-R Grade |
| 2018 | Base price: $84,565, Series: URJ200L | $84,565 | URJ200L | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $84,775, Series: URJ200L | $84,775 | URJ200L | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Valvetrain | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2019 | 8 | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | — | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2018 | 8 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Brakes: Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2025 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV 4WD | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | 2020 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but buyers should confirm all 5 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
2025
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offers excellent initial reliability with no recalls or complaints, but its limited real-world mileage data means potential latent defects are the primary ownership consideration.
2024
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser presents an average reliability outlook, with the primary concern for used buyers being potential **powertrain** issues, specifically transmission failures and hard downshifts reported at low mileage.
2020
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser offers exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, though reviewing its 20 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) is crucial for proactive ownership.
2019
The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser is a robust and capable SUV, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming that critical recalls, particularly for the fuel pump and airbag systems, have been properly addressed.
2018
The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser presents an average reliability profile, with its robust off-road capability tempered by significant safety recalls and owner complaints, particularly concerning the airbag system.
2017
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser offers robust capability and a reputation for durability, but its average reliability rating and significant safety system concerns warrant careful consideration for used car buyers.
2016
The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is a capable and durable SUV, but its reliability is rated as below average, with significant safety recalls and concerning complaint patterns that warrant careful consideration by used-car shoppers.
2015
The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser is a capable SUV with a strong reputation for durability, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and significant safety recalls concerning airbags and fuel pumps warrant careful consideration for used car buyers.
2014
The 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser is a capable SUV with legendary durability, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant recall history and a severe powertrain complaint, demands careful inspection.
2013
The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Below Average' verdict driven by significant airbag recalls and concerning patterns in powertrain and braking systems.
2012
The 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is about average for reliability, so condition and maintenance history matter.
2011
The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a capable SUV, but its below-average reliability verdict, driven by significant air bag system concerns and a common engine cooling system failure pattern, necessitates careful pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Carfocal currently has 13 published Land Cruiser reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but buyers should confirm all 5 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have been addressed.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota Land Cruiser. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 toyota land cruiser shows excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, but buyers should confirm all 5 technical service bulletins (tsbs) have been addressed. and the 2026 toyota land cruiser is poised to hold its value well, given its excellent predicted reliability and toyota's strong brand reputation. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Across Carfocal's published Land Cruiser guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Coolant Hoses. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Coolant Hoses.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints