repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury.
2009 Toyota Land CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-548 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 13, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Vehicle speed control
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or…
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
no report yet
Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Land Cruiser year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Land Cruiser median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Land Cruiser owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE CONTACT APPLIED GREAT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH HIS FOOT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
2ND REQUEST FWD ON BEHALF OF (NY) RE HIS 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER, HIS WIFE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION TWO TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS, REPLY TO MASSEPEQUA PARK DISTRICT OFC *TGW
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE ENGINE WAS LOUDER THAN NORMAL AND THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THERE…
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