ChassisHigh
Underbody and chassis corrosion on older cars
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect the chassis rails and suspension mounts
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Is the 2009–2023 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.8/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Toyota Land Cruiser rates 4.8 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around suspension, chassis and engine. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 5
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around suspension, chassis, engine, transmission.
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HVACHigh
Corroded rear air conditioning pipes leading to total refrigerant loss
- Typically appears
- 7-10 years
- What to inspect
- Turn the climate control to 'Lo', activate the rear A/C from the front master panel, and check for cold air at the rear roof vents within 60 seconds.
- Typical repair
- Air-con regas or compressor · £90–£900
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
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
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
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
TransmissionMedium
Transfer case and diff oil neglect
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for service evidence on the drivetrain oils
- Typical repair
- Driveline / differential repair · £450–£1,800
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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