Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with NHTSA between 2010 and 2019.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 10 of 13 worst.
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.
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 — 47
9.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 57
33% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2008 compares with every other Toyota Land Cruiser
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
545.5%
Median failure at 161,000 miles
Seat Belts
218.2%
Median failure at 161,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
218.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 72,000 mi
Electrical System
19.1%
Median failure at 60,500 miles
Engine & Cooling
19.1%
Median failure at 20,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
233.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
116.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
116.7%
150,000+ miles
233.3%
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.
Jan 2010peak 3Aug 2019
Recalls on the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202172355,683 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 124,000 milesBoonton, NJCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRAWLING DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. BREAK PEDAL RELEASED AND WAS MOVING SLOWLY. CAR ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. PANIC BREAKING WASN'T ADEQUATE BECAUSE OF THE PROXIMITY. TOYOTA TECHNICIAN DOWNLOADED THE EDR. AWAITING RESULTS.
NHTSA complaint #10891870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Savannah, GA
SEAT BELTS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. SAVANNAH TOYOTA (11101 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31419, (912) 927-1234) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 18882709371 AND 1904010402. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11245298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Savannah, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. SAVANNAH TOYOTA (11101 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31419, (912) 927-1234) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 18882709371 AND 1904010402. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11245298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,000 milesCanton, GA
SEAT BELTS
TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL ON THEIR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATBELT AND IT'S RENDERING OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT USELESS LATE IN 2018. WHEN/HOW CAN NHSTA ENCOURAGE OR FORCE TOYOTA TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THIS SAFETY PROBLEM?
NHTSA complaint #11234227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,000 milesCanton, GA
AIR BAGS
TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL ON THEIR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATBELT AND IT'S RENDERING OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT USELESS LATE IN 2018. WHEN/HOW CAN NHSTA ENCOURAGE OR FORCE TOYOTA TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THIS SAFETY PROBLEM?
NHTSA complaint #11234227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carmel, IN
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL I WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE RECALL WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE THE INTERIM STAGE OF THE PROCESS. I DO NOT, AND HAVE NOT FELT SAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE. A 'LOANER' VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE DESPITE REPEATED MONTHS OF ATTEMPTS. A REMEDY ENGINEERED FIX HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. MY FAMILY IS INCAPACITATED BY HAVING BOTH OF OUR LAND CRUISERS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS HAVE MISREPRESENTED THE COST INCURRED BY MY FAMILY IF WE WANTED A 'LOANER' VEHICLE. BOTH THE CORPORATIONS AND DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO PROMISE A SPECIFIC TIME IN WHICH A SUFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE 'LOANER' VEHICLE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR MY SINGULAR CASE. WE ARE TRAPPED.
NHTSA complaint #11232411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisco, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SAN FRANCISCO TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 3800 GEARY BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118, (866) 508-1899) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11220621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Highland, MD
AIR BAGS
I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN THIS CAR. I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 MONTHS FOR A REMEDY--IT'S LISTED AS "INTERIM" IN TOYOTA'S SYSTEM APPARENTLY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER NOT TO ALLOW ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE DEFECT IS FIXED. THIS IS A MAJOR DISRUPTION TO MY LIFE. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY IT IS TAKING SO LONG TO CORRECT A DEFECT WITH SUCH SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES.
NHTSA complaint #11194585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesBoonton, NJCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRAWLING DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. BREAK PEDAL RELEASED AND WAS MOVING SLOWLY. CAR ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. PANIC BREAKING WASN'T ADEQUATE BECAUSE OF THE PROXIMITY. TOYOTA TECHNICIAN DOWNLOADED THE EDR. AWAITING RESULTS.
NHTSA complaint #10891870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,500 milesLanding, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIDE MIRRORS BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT OCCASIONALLY FLICK IN AND OUT AS IF DOOR ADJUSTMENT ACTIVATORS ARE TURNING ON AND OFF. MIRRORS FLICKER MAKING REAR AUTO LIGHTS FLICK IN YOUR FACE CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THIS WAS AN OCCASIONAL OCCURRENCE SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW, BUT NOT REPRODUCIBLE ON VISITS TO SEVERAL DEALERS. NOW IT IS A CONSTANT FLICKER WHEN CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. THE DEALER HAS JUST REPORTED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REPLACED ON BOTH DOORS AS A COST OF 2,000.00 DOLLARS. MAKES THIS CAR TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE PARTICULARLY IN HIGHWAY DRIVING WHERE CHANGING LANES IS REQUIRED AT NIGHT. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED CONCERNING TOYOTA MOTOR USA, AS IN MY EXPERIENCE THIS IS SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE THAT IS DANGEROUS. THIS IS A VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, NOR BEEN IN ANY VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. THIS MAY VERY WELL HAVE BEEN A CAUSATION TO TRAFFIC HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS IN THIS VEHICLE TYPE DURING HIGHWAY NIGHT DRIVING, AND WARRANTS YOUR INVESTIGATION FOR THIS MODEL OR OTHERS SIMILARLY EQUIPPED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW OF THIS MATTER. I HAVE HAD YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THE PAST WITH A BMW 2002 3 SERIES WITH FAILED REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING. AS A RESULT, I KNOW THAT THIS WILL NOT BE IGNORED, AND AM HOPEFUL THAT YOUR INVESTIGATION WILL SAVE LIVES OR PREVENT INJURY. WE WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT, AND THE COST FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT REPAIR IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING THE AVERAGE MIDDLE CLASS AMERICAN CAN NOT AFFORD, AND SHOULD NOT IGNORE FOR THEIR FAMILIES SAFETY.
NHTSA complaint #10664844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesAllen, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF 2008 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER RESULTING IN RUN-AWAY SITUATION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN RAIN. SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. GAS PEDAL WAS OPERATIONAL. ENGINE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. ENGINE RAN AT >7000 RPM WHILE IN PARK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED, ACCELERATION, OR ENGINE. REQUIRE MASSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE TO GET VEHICLE TO 60 MPH AND THEN PLACE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. DURING ENTIRE EPISODE, ACCELERATOR WAS FREE MOVING AND MADE AUDIBLE "CLUNK" SOUND WHEN FOOT RAPIDLY REMOVED FROM PETAL. WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE OSCILLATED FROM 8000 RPM TO 7000 RPM. ENGINE WOULD HAVE RAN ALL DAY HAD WE NOT FIGURED OUT TO KEEP IGNITION BUTTON DEPRESSED TO CUT OFF ENGINE. COULD NOT PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK GEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE RPM AND HAD TO GO THROUGH REVERSE GEAR TO GET TO PARK GEAR. ENGINE COMPARTMENT SMOKING DUE TO HOT BRAKES. PETAL WAS NOT IMPEDED BY RUBBER FLOOR MAT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. TOYOTA ENGINEERS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. BRAKES ARE WARPED/BLUED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT FROM BRAKING VEHICLE SPEED IN EXCESS OF 100 MPH TO 60 MPH IN RAIN. ELECTRONIC DASH IGNITION BUTTON DID NOT CUT OFF ENGINE. TOYOTA INFORMED US VIA E-MAIL THAT THERE WAS NO FAULT OR SAFETY ISSUE WITH TRUCK AND OK TO DRIVE. TRUCK HAD MIND OF ITS OWN.......
NHTSA complaint #10303485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesAllen, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF 2008 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER RESULTING IN RUN-AWAY SITUATION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN RAIN. SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. GAS PEDAL WAS OPERATIONAL. ENGINE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. ENGINE RAN AT >7000 RPM WHILE IN PARK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED, ACCELERATION, OR ENGINE. REQUIRE MASSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE TO GET VEHICLE TO 60 MPH AND THEN PLACE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. DURING ENTIRE EPISODE, ACCELERATOR WAS FREE MOVING AND MADE AUDIBLE "CLUNK" SOUND WHEN FOOT RAPIDLY REMOVED FROM PETAL. WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE OSCILLATED FROM 8000 RPM TO 7000 RPM. ENGINE WOULD HAVE RAN ALL DAY HAD WE NOT FIGURED OUT TO KEEP IGNITION BUTTON DEPRESSED TO CUT OFF ENGINE. COULD NOT PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK GEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE RPM AND HAD TO GO THROUGH REVERSE GEAR TO GET TO PARK GEAR. ENGINE COMPARTMENT SMOKING DUE TO HOT BRAKES. PETAL WAS NOT IMPEDED BY RUBBER FLOOR MAT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. TOYOTA ENGINEERS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. BRAKES ARE WARPED/BLUED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT FROM BRAKING VEHICLE SPEED IN EXCESS OF 100 MPH TO 60 MPH IN RAIN. ELECTRONIC DASH IGNITION BUTTON DID NOT CUT OFF ENGINE. TOYOTA INFORMED US VIA E-MAIL THAT THERE WAS NO FAULT OR SAFETY ISSUE WITH TRUCK AND OK TO DRIVE. TRUCK HAD MIND OF ITS OWN.......
NHTSA complaint #10303485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.