Model year record

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls & problems

The 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (2 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints9filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsFeb 5, 2016

Side/window

Recall 16V065000320,409 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.

EquipmentFeb 3, 2010

Other › Labels

Recall 10V036000153,418 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

EquipmentJun 15, 2009

Other › Labels

Recall 09V22300027,080 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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."
Risk: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2005 Toyota Landcruiser 4-DR

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	2	—
Unknown or other	2	—
Service brakes	2	—
SuspensionRear	1	—
SteeringColumn	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	—
Tires	1	—
Air bags	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY failed. Lost all braking ability while driving. Had to use emergency brake for stopping. Dealer found the following codes: C1223, C1251, C1252 AND C1256. ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, PUMP MOTOR IS LOCKED/OPEN CIRCUIT IN PUMP MOTOR GROUND. Hydraulic brake booster assembly was replaced with a new OEM unit and brakes now work as they should.
Jan 27, 2024
Structure › Body
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.
Sep 12, 2018 · 122,000 miles
Air bags
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?
Oct 16, 2016
Service brakes
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)
Jul 8, 2016 · 67,132 miles
Tires
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
Dec 20, 2010 · 89,564 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
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 BARELY GAINED THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, THEY HAD INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THIS WAS THE TECHNICIAN'S WRITTEN…
Apr 24, 2010 · 55,893 miles
Unknown or other
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 VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE NOR COULD RECREATE THE INCIDENT. I WAS TOLD THAT…
Dec 9, 2005 · 85,715 miles
Suspension › Rear
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, AWAITING TOYOTA TO APPROVE THE NEXT STEP. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER 2005 LAND CRUISERS. *NM
Aug 10, 2005 · 1,500 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.