2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: 5 recalls, 8 owner complaints and up to 15 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
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.
Tires Vehicle recall #11V148000 · 2011 · 22,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." when factory-installed wheels and tires were replaced with Toyota authorized accessory wheels and lt tires prior to first sale, the tire pressure monitoring systems were not re-calibrated correctly and therefore do not start illuminating the low tire pressure warning telltale at the required minimum activation pressure.
Why it matters: Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge. For the fj cruiser vehicles, the TPMS cannot be reset so the electronic control…
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #12V305000 · 2012 · 164,601 vehicles
What's wrong: In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus rx350 and rx450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota land cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its…
Why it matters: A stuck open accelerator pedal May result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for…
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V548000 · 2017 · 21 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag May not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #18V887000 · 2018 · 89,740 vehicles
What's wrong: Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness May break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019.
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
- Airbags (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Speed control / throttle (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seat belts (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has 8 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 31 Land Cruiser model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 8). Complaints peaked in 2019 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 10 years old, at a median of 92,250 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (3 complaints, 1 recalls), 2009 (6 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (5), speed control / throttle (2), seat belts (2).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
EPA ratings run up to 15 mpg combined (5.7 L, Automatic (S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser repair manual?
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