2005 Toyota Land Cruiser: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser: 3 recalls, 9 owner complaints and up to 13 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #09V223000 · 2009 · 27,080 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V036000 · 2010 · 153,418 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: A driver May overload a vehicle which May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V065000 · 2016 · 320,409 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that May be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Why it matters: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has 9 owner complaints, ranking #12 of 31 Land Cruiser model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 8). Complaints peaked in 2005 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 76,423 miles. Neighboring years: 2004 (5 complaints, 1 recalls), 2006 (9 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (2), other / unknown (2), brakes (2).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
EPA ratings run up to 13 mpg combined (4.7 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser repair manual?
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