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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser with NHTSA between 2005 and 2024. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 12 of 13 worst.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the Toyota Land Cruiser All 2005 cars
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FaultScore 24/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Toyota Land Cruiser.

How this is worked out

The numbers

11

Complaints

0

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries reported

76,423 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

25%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 31 vs 50 Severity 0 vs 50 Early failure 43 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Toyota Land Cruiser. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 43
25% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2005 compares with every other Toyota Land Cruiser

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Brakes 3 27.3%

Median failure at 61,512 miles

Other & Unspecified 2 18.2%

Median failure at 103,857 miles

Body & Structure 2 18.2%

Median failure at 122,000 miles

Tires 1 9.1%

Median failure at 89,564 miles

Suspension 1 9.1%

Median failure at 1,500 miles

Steering 1 9.1%

Median failure at 1,500 miles

Airbags 1 9.1%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

1,000 – 9,999 miles 2 25.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 2 25.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 2 25.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 2 25.0%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Oct 2005 peak 2 Feb 2024

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Bradley, ME

SERVICE BRAKES

HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY failed. Lost all braking ability while driving. Had to use emergency brake for stopping. Dealer found the following codes: C1223, C1251, C1252 AND C1256. ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, PUMP MOTOR IS LOCKED/OPEN CIRCUIT IN PUMP MOTOR GROUND. Hydraulic brake booster assembly was replaced with a new OEM unit and brakes now work as they should.

NHTSA complaint #11569439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 122,000 miles Charleston, WV

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I HAVE A STEERING STABILIZER BAR FRAME MOUNT THAT HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF AND THEREFORE THE STEERING STABILIZER IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY. HAPPENED DURING DRIVING. THIS IS THE SAME YEAR (TIME FRAME) AS THE NUMEROUS OTHER TOYOTA FRAME LAWSUIT ISSUES.

NHTSA complaint #11162508 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 122,000 miles Charleston, WV

STRUCTURE:BODY

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I HAVE A STEERING STABILIZER BAR FRAME MOUNT THAT HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF AND THEREFORE THE STEERING STABILIZER IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY. HAPPENED DURING DRIVING. THIS IS THE SAME YEAR (TIME FRAME) AS THE NUMEROUS OTHER TOYOTA FRAME LAWSUIT ISSUES.

NHTSA complaint #11162508 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hampton, NH

AIR BAGS

TOYOTA SENT US A RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG. WE EXPECTED THE REMEDY TO BE AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER 2016. IT IS NOW MID-OCTOBER 2016. THERE IS NO UPDATE IN TERMS OF TIMING AVAILABLE. IS MY CAR SAFE TO DRIVE? NEXT STEPS?

NHTSA complaint #10916324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 67,132 miles Monroe TWP, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES

PARKING BRAKE IS FROZEN. MY PRIVATE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THIS MODEL YEAR USES A WHITE METAL THAT CORRODES VERY EASILY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BREAK WHILE PARKED ON A HILL ON A CITY STREET. I'VE ATTACHED A PICTURE OF THE PARTS THAT SHOW THE CORROSION. I BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THIS PART FOR SAFETY REASONS, AND REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAD THE PART REPLACED. (300+ DOLLARS)

NHTSA complaint #10885111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 89,564 miles Hudson, FL

TIRES

GENERAL TIRE GRABBER R275/60R18 HAD A BLOW OUT RT FRONT TIRE 2MTHS OLD TIRES. LFT FRONT SHOWS A LINE CRACK ALONG SIDEWALL. 1ST TIRE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE 2ND TIRE SHOWING DEFECT TOLD TO BUY NEW TIRE AND SEND DEFECT IN FOR RULING. NO GRABBER TIRE IN ALL COUNTRY FOR REPLACEMENT PER GENERAL ALL OUT OF STOCK FOR 3 MTHS OR SO.

NHTSA complaint #10371857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 55,893 miles LOS Gatos, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT A SPEED 60-70MPH. IT FELT LIKE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE WAS ENGAGED BY ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. I LOST THE CONTROL OF THE CAR, AND THE CAR STARTED SKIDDING TOWARDS TO LEFT. I HEARD HIGH PITCH NOISE. I AND MY PASSENGER FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY, NO RAIN, NO SNOW. THE ROAD WAS CLEAN OF DEBRIS OR FLUIDS. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. I LOST THE CONTROL OF THE CAR, FELT LIKE ROLLING OVER. IF IT WAS RAINY DAY, PROBABLY, I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. I BARELY GAINED THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, THEY HAD INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THIS WAS THE TECHNICIAN'S WRITTEN COMMENT: "PLEASE NOTE THE VEHICLE HAS AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. THIS DAMAGE IS MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT BEING PROPERLY TORQUED DURING PREVIOUS BRAKE SERVICE." I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT, BECAUSE, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF THIS PROBLEM WAS ENCOUNTERED BY SOMEBODY ELSE AS WELL.

NHTSA complaint #10327923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 85,715 miles Joplin, MO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE INCIDENT IS ON MY 2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 70-75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. AFTER APPROX 2 HOURS THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING. I DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. APPROX. 1 HOUR LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON (FLASHING) AND THE WARNING CHIME ACTIVATED. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED BRAKING ONE OR MORE WHEELS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENED (2) TIMES IN A PERIOD OF 800 MILES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE NOR COULD RECREATE THE INCIDENT. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FURTHER ON THE VEHICLE. I CALLED TOYOTA USA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO WORK WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX. THIS IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE IF THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DANGER IS GREATER IF THE ROAD SURFACE IS WET OR ICY. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. I AM NO GOING TO LET MY WIFE DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS FIXED BECAUSE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT IS TOO GREAT.

NHTSA complaint #10146160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1,500 miles Roswell, GA

SUSPENSION:REAR

CURRENTLY LEASING 2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. AFTER 1500 OR SO MILES THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE CHECKING FOR TIRE BALANCE, AND I HAVE ALSO PAID FOR ALIGNMENT ETC. AFTER COMPLAINING TO TOYOTA CORPORATE THEY AUTHORIZED 4 NEW TIRES AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE CAR. THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TOO SIGNIFICANT BUT AGREED TO TRY THE NEW TIRES. IM WONDERING IS THIS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SINCE THE NEW TIRES THE SHAKING IS WORSE. THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL ONGOING, AWAITING TOYOTA TO APPROVE THE NEXT STEP. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER 2005 LAND CRUISERS.

NHTSA complaint #10141870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1,500 miles Roswell, GA

STEERING:COLUMN

CURRENTLY LEASING 2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. AFTER 1500 OR SO MILES THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE CHECKING FOR TIRE BALANCE, AND I HAVE ALSO PAID FOR ALIGNMENT ETC. AFTER COMPLAINING TO TOYOTA CORPORATE THEY AUTHORIZED 4 NEW TIRES AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE CAR. THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TOO SIGNIFICANT BUT AGREED TO TRY THE NEW TIRES. IM WONDERING IS THIS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SINCE THE NEW TIRES THE SHAKING IS WORSE. THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL ONGOING, AWAITING TOYOTA TO APPROVE THE NEXT STEP. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER 2005 LAND CRUISERS.

NHTSA complaint #10141870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chapel Hill, NC

STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BY CASCADE AUTO GLASS IN APRIL 2005 DUE TO CRACK. CAR RESIDES IN GARAGE ALL SUMMER AS WE LIVE IN MT DURING SUMMER MONTHS. LAST WEEK CAR WAS OUTSIDE IN RAIN FOR 2 DAYS IN GREENSBORO, NC AND HEAD LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED BY MECHANIC AT RICE TOYOTA IN GREENSBORO THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM WINDSHIELD INTO THE FUSE BOX. CASCADE AUTO GLASS IS TELLING US THAT THERE ARE REPORTED PROBLEMS PUBLISHED WITH THE 2003/04 MODEL LAND CRUISERS, AND THEY SUSPECT THE SAME APPLIES TO MY 2005 MODEL. FUSE BOX MUST BE REPLACED. WE ARE WAITING FOR A REP FROM CASCADE TO SPEAK WITH THE MECHANIC AT RICE TOYOTA AND TO VIEW CAR TOMORROW, THURSDAY OCT. 13TH.

NHTSA complaint #10139452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.