This information is based on Japanese-market vehicles (JDM specification). Parts and symptoms may differ in your market.
ランドクルーザー: common problems
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Illustration for referenceBy symptom
No reviewed cases for this model yet.
Most common failures on this model (by part)
Share of the 36 repair cases we collected in which each part was the cause or was replaced. This is not a failure rate per vehicle on the road.
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)5 cases 14%Main symptom: Fuel leak / fuel smelltypically around 210,000 km
- Starter motor4 cases 11%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)typically around 130,000 km
- Brake booster3 cases 8%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedaltypically around 90,000 km
- Fuel pump3 cases 8%Main symptom: Fuel leak / fuel smelltypically around 150,000 km
- Power steering pump3 cases 8%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepagetypically around 50,000 km
- Brake caliper2 cases 6%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- Lower arm / bush2 cases 6%Main symptom: Pulls to one side
- Alternator1 cases 3%Main symptom: Burning smell
- Automatic transmission (ATF)1 cases 3%Main symptom: Harsh shifting
- Axle shaft1 cases 3%Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
What fails inspection at this mileage (UK data)
Failure rates by mileage from the UK MOT open data.
100系 1HD-FTE
| 10〜15万km133 tested | CV boot 24.1%フロントガラス 4.5%parking_brake 3.0% |
|---|---|
| 15〜20万km300 tested | CV boot 14.0%Stabiliser link 9.3%Body panel 6.0% |
| 20〜25万km514 tested | CV boot 13.0%parking_brake 5.8%フロントガラス 4.7% |
| 25〜30万km592 tested | parking_brake 9.5%Stabiliser link 8.1%フロントガラス 6.8% |
| 30以上万km1,190 tested | parking_brake 8.7%フロントガラス 7.0%Airbag 5.6% |
200系 ディーゼル 1VD-FTV
| 5〜10万km163 tested | Brake caliper 2.5%Brake disc (rotor) 1.2%parking_brake 1.2% |
|---|---|
| 10〜15万km224 tested | parking_brake 3.6%フロントガラス 3.1%Stabiliser link 1.8% |
| 15〜20万km203 tested | フロントガラス 2.5%parking_brake 1.5%Ball joint 1.0% |
Corrosion and consumables excluded. Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
1HD-FTE 4.2L ディーゼルターボ(100系)
- Model codes
HDJ10- Years
- 1998〜2007
By symptom
- Fuel leak / fuel smell7 cases · not reviewed yet
- Weak brakes / long pedal2 cases · not reviewed yet
- White smoke2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Supply pump (high-pressure fuel pump)5 cases 36%Main symptom: Fuel leak / fuel smelltypically around 210,000 km
- Fuel pump3 cases 21%Main symptom: Fuel leak / fuel smelltypically around 150,000 km
- Alternator1 cases 7%Main symptom: Burning smell
- Axle shaft1 cases 7%Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
- Brake booster1 cases 7%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- Differential1 cases 7%Main symptom: Cannot drive / immobile
- Wheel hub bearing1 cases 7%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- Starter motor1 cases 7%Main symptom: White smoke
2UZ-FE 4.7L V8(100系)
- Model codes
UZJ100- Years
- 1998〜2007
By symptom
- Weak brakes / long pedal3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Pulls to one side3 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Brake booster2 cases 20%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- Brake caliper2 cases 20%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- Power steering pump2 cases 20%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
- Automatic transmission (ATF)1 cases 10%Main symptom: Harsh shifting
- Lower arm / bush1 cases 10%Main symptom: Pulls to one side
- ステアリングインターミディエイトシャフト1 cases 10%Main symptom: Pulls to one side
- Throttle body1 cases 10%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of power
1HZ 4.2L ディーゼル(70系)
- Model codes
HZJ7PZJ7- Years
- 1990〜2004
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Starter motor2 cases 67%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
- ルーフ・溶接部1 cases 33%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
2UZ-FE 4.7L V8(200系 前期)
- Model codes
UZJ200- Years
- 2007〜2011
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- CV boot1 cases 50%Main symptom: Burning smell
- Power steering pump1 cases 50%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
1GD 2.8L diesel
- Model codes
GDJ25- Years
- 2024〜
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- 燃料タンク・サクションチューブ1 cases 100%Main symptom: Fuel filter warning light
1HD-T/1HD-FT 4.2L ディーゼルターボ(80系)
- Model codes
FJ8FZJ8HDJ8- Years
- 1990〜1997
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Starter motor1 cases 100%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)
5VZ-FE 3.4L V6(120系)
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Brake disc (rotor)1 cases 100%Main symptom: Brake judder
