EngineMedium
DPF and injector faults on the 2.8 diesel
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for regen warnings and a smoky cold start
2012 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
A 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is now 14 years old, so an average example has covered around 189,000 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2012 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is 14 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 189,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2012 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~189k miles an average 2012 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
KDSS and damper leaks on high mileage cars
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Look for fluid on the dampers and body roll changes
TransmissionMedium
Transfer case and diff oil neglect
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for service evidence on the drivetrain oils
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ChassisHigh
Underbody and chassis corrosion on older cars
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect the chassis rails and suspension mounts
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Check this exact carToyota Land Cruiser · frequently asked questions
Is it as reliable as people say?
Yes mechanically, but corrosion catches out UK cars.
Any deal breaker?
Chassis rot. Walk away rather than negotiate.
Do they hold value?
Strongly, which makes condition buying worth it.