2005 Toyota LAND CRUISER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
76,424 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 44.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering:Column | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Steering:Column: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 3; 2010: 2; 2016: 2; 2018: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10139452 · 2005-10-12 (October 12, 2005)
WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BY CASCADE AUTO GLASS IN APRIL 2005 DUE TO CRACK. CAR RESIDES IN GARAGE ALL SUMMER AS WE LIVE IN MT DURING SUMMER MONTHS. LAST WEEK CAR WAS OUTSIDE IN RAIN FOR 2 DAYS IN GREENSBORO, NC AND HEAD LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED BY MECHANIC AT RICE TOYOTA IN GREENSBORO THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM WINDSHIELD INTO THE FUSE BOX. CASCADE AUTO GLASS IS TELLING US THAT THERE ARE REPORTED PROBLEMS PUBLISHED WITH THE 2003/04 MODEL LAND CRUISERS, AND THEY SUSPECT THE SAME APPLIES TO MY 2005 MODEL. FUSE BOX …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10139452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10141870 · 2005-11-06 (November 6, 2005)
CURRENTLY LEASING 2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. AFTER 1500 OR SO MILES THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE CHECKING FOR TIRE BALANCE, AND I HAVE ALSO PAID FOR ALIGNMENT ETC. AFTER COMPLAINING TO TOYOTA CORPORATE THEY AUTHORIZED 4 NEW TIRES AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE CAR. THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING TOO SIGNIFICANT BUT AGREED TO TRY THE NEW TIRES. IM WONDERING IS THIS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. SINCE THE NEW TIRES THE SHAKING IS WORSE. THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL ONGOING, AWAITIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10141870 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146160 · 2005-12-27 (December 27, 2005)
THE INCIDENT IS ON MY 2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 70-75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. AFTER APPROX 2 HOURS THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING. I DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. APPROX. 1 HOUR LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON (FLASHING) AND THE WARNING CHIME ACTIVATED. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED BRAKING ONE OR MORE WHEELS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENED (2) TIMES IN A PERIOD OF 800 MILES. I TOOK THE VE…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,715 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10327923 · 2010-04-28 (April 28, 2010)
I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT A SPEED 60-70MPH. IT FELT LIKE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE WAS ENGAGED BY ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. I LOST THE CONTROL OF THE CAR, AND THE CAR STARTED SKIDDING TOWARDS TO LEFT. I HEARD HIGH PITCH NOISE. I AND MY PASSENGER FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY, NO RAIN, NO SNOW. THE ROAD WAS CLEAN OF DEBRIS OR FLUIDS. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. I LOST THE CONTROL OF THE CAR, FELT LIKE ROLLING OVER. IF IT WAS RAINY DAY, PROBABLY, I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. I BA…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,893 miles reported. Look up ODI 10327923 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10371857 · 2010-12-20 (December 20, 2010)
GENERAL TIRE GRABBER R275/60R18 HAD A BLOW OUT RT FRONT TIRE 2MTHS OLD TIRES. LFT FRONT SHOWS A LINE CRACK ALONG SIDEWALL. 1ST TIRE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE 2ND TIRE SHOWING DEFECT TOLD TO BUY NEW TIRE AND SEND DEFECT IN FOR RULING. NO GRABBER TIRE IN ALL COUNTRY FOR REPLACEMENT PER GENERAL ALL OUT OF STOCK FOR 3 MTHS OR SO. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 89,564 miles reported. Look up ODI 10371857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10885111 · 2016-07-15 (July 15, 2016)
PARKING BRAKE IS FROZEN. MY PRIVATE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THIS MODEL YEAR USES A WHITE METAL THAT CORRODES VERY EASILY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BREAK WHILE PARKED ON A HILL ON A CITY STREET. I'VE ATTACHED A PICTURE OF THE PARTS THAT SHOW THE CORROSION. I BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THIS PART FOR SAFETY REASONS, AND REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAD THE PART REPLACED. (300+ DOLLARS)
Owner-reported narrative. 67,132 miles reported. Look up ODI 10885111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10916324 · 2016-10-16 (October 16, 2016)
TOYOTA SENT US A RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THERE IS A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG. WE EXPECTED THE REMEDY TO BE AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER 2016. IT IS NOW MID-OCTOBER 2016. THERE IS NO UPDATE IN TERMS OF TIMING AVAILABLE. IS MY CAR SAFE TO DRIVE? NEXT STEPS?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10916324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11162508 · 2018-12-19 (December 19, 2018)
EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I HAVE A STEERING STABILIZER BAR FRAME MOUNT THAT HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF AND THEREFORE THE STEERING STABILIZER IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY. HAPPENED DURING DRIVING. THIS IS THE SAME YEAR (TIME FRAME) AS THE NUMEROUS OTHER TOYOTA FRAME LAWSUIT ISSUES.
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11162508 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
09V223000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2009-06-15 (June 15, 2009)
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA campaign record ↗10V036000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2010-02-03 (February 3, 2010)
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V065000 · Air Bags:Side/Window
Reported: 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
NHTSA campaign record ↗