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2020 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

A 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is now 6 years old, so an average example has covered around 81,000 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2020 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is 6 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 81,000 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 3 typically appear later in the car's life.

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

Faults still ahead of this car

Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.

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
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

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Toyota 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.

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