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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Land Cruiser years?

Land Cruiser NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted41 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1977: 4 complaints1980: 1 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 2 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 6 complaints1985: 4 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 6 complaints1988: 14 complaints1989: 3 complaints1990: 5 complaints1991: 13 complaints1992: 10 complaints1993: 9 complaints1994: 25 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 16 complaints1997: 20 complaints1998: 21 complaints1999: 27 complaints2000: 41 complaints2001: 12 complaints2002: 17 complaints2003: 11 complaints2004: 8 complaints2005: 11 complaints2006: 10 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 5 complaints2011: 5 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 8 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints
Land Cruiser NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System250%
Suspension125%
Transmission125%

Does the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V036000OtherFebruary 3, 2010 · 153,418 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND STOPS RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS TWICE MY NEW TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID HAS FAILED WITH A 13 DAY PERIOD. THE FIRST INSTANCE WAS 25 NOVEMBER WHILE TRAVELING ON IH-95 NEAR SAVANNAH, GA. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS 4 DECEMBER 2006 WHILE RETURNING FROM SAVANNAH, GA. PICKING UP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 4, 2006

“MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER. IT HAS 46,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WILL DROP DOWN, THE VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON, AND THE CAR IS UNCONTROLLABLE TO DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES, ALL AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 22, 2010

“MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER. IT HAS 46,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WILL DROP DOWN, THE VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON, AND THE CAR IS UNCONTROLLABLE TO DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES, ALL AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 22, 2010

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser — common questions

Is the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Land Cruiser years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Land Cruiser years to avoid are 2000. The cleanest record among Land Cruiser years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.