2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Sudden unintended acceleration

  • Experienced by multiple individuals
    
  • Reported to Toyota dealer and customer service
    
  • Believed to be electronic issue
    
  • Critical safety concern
    

• 2. Headlights not turning on with front driving lights

  • Owners driving at night without tail lights
    
  • Potential safety issue
    

• 3. Engine surging

  • Unusual increase in engine RPMs upon starting
    
  • Vehicle abnormally accelerating without driver intent
    
  • Vehicle surging forward while driving
    
  • Potential safety concern
    

• 4. Transmission slipping

  • Hesitation in low gears around corners
    
  • Transmission dropping out of gear at high speeds
    
  • Believed to be drive-by-wire issue
    
  • Concern of losing control of vehicle