2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PROBLEMS

2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PROBLEMS

2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Steering/Frame Rust:

    • Excessive frame rust causing steering stabilizer bar frame mount to rust off
    • Lawsuit issues regarding Toyota frame rust

  • 2. Tire Issues:

    • Shaking after 1500 miles, new tires made shaking worse
    • General Grabber tire blowout and line crack issues

  • 3. Brake Issues:

    • Hydraulic brake booster assembly failure resulting in lost braking ability
    • Front driver-side brake engaging by itself, causing loss of control and skidding
    • Parking brake frozen due to easy corrosion of white metal parts

  • 4. Cruise Control/Traction Control Issues:

    • Cruise control shutting off without warning
    • Traction control light flashing and chime activating, vehicle braking wheels without warning

  • 5. Recall Notice:

    • Recall notice regarding potential defect in curtain side airbag, remedy expected in September 2016, still pending as of mid-October

  • 6. Windshield Leak/Fuse Box Issue:

    • Windshield leak into fuse box causing headlight issues
    • Reported problems with 2003/04 models also affecting 2005 model

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