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NHTSA has only 3 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Land Cruiser[1]. EPA rates it at 13 MPG combined[2].

3owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
13MPG combined (EPA)[2]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 3 owner complaints for this model year, and none mention a crash, a fire, an injury or a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

The counts are too small to call anything a common problem. In the sample of complaints we read, one text covers power train and suspension[5][6]. The owner describes the front end dropping, the stability and traction warning lights coming on, and the car being hard to control. The owner also describes a broken front axle that was repaired without the cause being found. It is one report, so treat it as a single owner's experience, not a pattern.

The only text we read for the electrical system is about a different vehicle, so we do not draw any conclusion about electrical problems on this one[4].

Recalls

NHTSA lists one recall for the 2007 Land Cruiser.

Fuel economy

EPA rates the Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD with the 4.7L 8-cylinder engine and a 5-speed automatic at 12 MPG in the city, 15 on the highway and 13 combined[2]. It runs on regular fuel and has four-wheel or all-wheel drive[2]. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $5,150[2]. That estimate uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new[2].

How 2007 compares with other years

1995: 8 complaints, 0 recalls19951996: 12 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 17 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 16 complaints, 0 recalls19981999: 23 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 25 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 9 complaints, 0 recalls20012002: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 10 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 5 complaints, 1 recalls20042005: 9 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 3 complaints, 1 recalls320072008: 8 complaints, 5 recalls2009: 6 complaints, 7 recalls2010: 3 complaints, 6 recalls20102011: 4 complaints, 5 recalls2013: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 2 complaints, 4 recalls20142015: 2 complaints, 4 recalls2016: 4 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 4 complaints, 1 recalls20172018: 4 complaints, 2 recalls2021: 1 complaints, 0 recalls2024: 39 complaints, 5 recalls20242025: 33 complaints, 4 recalls2026: 7 complaints, 1 recalls2027: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2027
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Land Cruiser model year. The 2007 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
199580
1996120
1997170
1998160
1999230
2000250
200190
2002120
2003101
200451
200593
200692
200731
200885
200967
201036
201145
201362
201424
201524
201643
201741
201842
202110
2024395
2025334
202671
202711

NHTSA counts for neighboring years of the Land Cruiser[3]:

Model year Complaints Recalls
2005 9 3
2006 9 2
2007 3 1
2008 8 5
2009 6 7

The 2007 model year has fewer complaints than 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, and fewer recalls than every other year in the table[3]. Some other years are just as low or lower. For example, 2010 also has 3 complaints, and 2014 and 2015 have 2 each[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Should you buy a used 2007 Land Cruiser?

The record on file is light. There are 3 complaints and one recall, and the recall has a free remedy[1][7]. A small count does not prove the car is trouble free, because owners do not report every issue. The one detailed complaint we read describes a front-end and axle problem, so ask a mechanic to check the suspension and front axle before you buy[5][6]. EPA rates it at 13 MPG combined with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150, and the seller should confirm the load label recall was done[2][7].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA has only 3 complaints[1]. 2 name the electrical system, 1 the power train and 1 the suspension, and one complaint can name more than one component[1][4][5][6]. That is too few to call any of them common.
Does the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes, one: 10V036, for missing load carrying capacity labels. Dealers mail or install the corrected label free[7].
What is the gas mileage of a 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?
EPA rates it at 12 city, 15 highway and 13 combined MPG, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150[2].
Is the 2007 Land Cruiser better than other years?
It has 3 complaints and 1 recall[3]. That is fewer of both than 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, but 2010, 2014 and 2015 have equal or lower complaint counts[3].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 15 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 1 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.