Toyota Land Cruiser Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (2010–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota Land Cruiser Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 22 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 24
6 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 18
3 recalls · 4 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Problem score: 17
Best Toyota Land Cruiser Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 1
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Toyota Land Cruiser — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 22 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Good |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Caution |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Caution |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 7 | Good |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | 17 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 14 | Caution |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 12 | Caution |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 15 | Caution |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 18 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Toyota Land Cruiser Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Land Cruiser models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Land Cruiser units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Land Cruiser models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Land Cruiser should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser if possible. It has 0 recalls, 22 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is SERVICE BRAKES. The overall problem score is 24 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Land Cruiser to buy?+
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Land Cruiser has the fewest problems?+
The 2020, 2026, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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