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2011 Toyota Land Cruiser Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20265 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson

Complaint Summary

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser has 5 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve seat belts and air bags.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

8.4/ 10

Based on 5 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

SEAT BELTS

1 20%

AIR BAGS

1 20%

ENGINE

1 20%

TIRES

1 20%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 20%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is SEAT BELTS, accounting for 20% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 5 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser has 5 owner complaints in this dataset. SEAT BELTS is the most common complaint category, representing about 20% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser are SEAT BELTS (1), AIR BAGS (1), ENGINE (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2012 Land Cruiser complaints2013 Land Cruiser complaints2014 Land Cruiser complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 5 of 5 systems

SEAT BELTS

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MAITA TOYOTA OF SACRAMENTO (2500 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, (916) 265-5666) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

6/26/2019

AIR BAGS

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MAITA TOYOTA OF SACRAMENTO (2500 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, (916) 265-5666) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

6/26/2019

ENGINE

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK ENGINE OIL, AND SAW HOT COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER UNDER HOOD. COOLANT LEVEL WAS VERY LOW. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION, THERE'S A CRACK IN THE TOP PLASTIC OF THE RADIATOR FROM WHICH COOLANT WAS SPRAYING OUT BEFORE I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BOTH DUE TO THE POTENTIAL OF BURNS/SCALDING, BUT ALSO ENGINE DAMAGE AND FIRES WHILE TRAVELING DUE TO LOW COOLANT. FURTHER RESEARCH REVEALED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AT 6-8 YEARS OF AGE AND AROUND 100,000 MILES. I CAN'T UPLOAD A PHOTO SINCE I'VE HAD IT CLEANED AND REPAIRED TO MAKE IT DRIVABLE (AT MY EXPENSE).

10/14/2019

TIRES

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TODAY I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE TIRE SHOP FOR A TIRE ROTATION. I WAS ADVISED THAT AT LEAST THREE OF MY COOPER DISCOVERER HT PLUS (285/60/18 MANUFACTURE DATE 3/18) HAVE BEEN PARTIALLY BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE CORE WIRE. ALL THREE WHEELS APPEAR TO BE ALMOST WAVY. I HAVE NOT FELT ANY SHAKING BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE TIRE TECHNICIAN THAT THE PROCESS IS AT THE BEGINNING STAGES OF SEPARATION AND THAT IT WILL GET WORSE.

10/1/2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS COOPER DISCOVERER HT PLUS IN 285/60/18 WITH MANUFACTURER DATE OF 3/18. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A ROTATION OF TIRES AND I WAS ADVISED BY THE STAFF THAT MY TIRES HAVE SEPARATED PARTIALLY AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SEPARATING FROM THE BELT SYSTEM ON AT LEAST TWO WHEELS. ALL OF MY TIRES ARE FROM THE SAME BATCH AND INSTALLED ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BUT I HAVE BEEN ON THE HOLD FOR THE PAST TWO HOURS.

10/1/2020

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most reported complaint category for the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is SEAT BELTS, with 1 owner report. That is about 20% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS, ENGINE.

Are complaints about the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser severe?

2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Toyota Land Cruiser: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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