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2010 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has only 3 owner complaints for the 2010 Land Cruiser[1], but it lists 6 recalls[2]. Check recall status and budget for fuel., so check recall status and budget for fuel.
Reported problems
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file for this model year[1]. One mentions a crash. None mention a fire, an injury or a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and the count is not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
Two complaints name the engine group[4]. One each names structure[5], brakes[6] and the electrical system[7]. A single complaint can name several groups, so these numbers overlap.
In the small sample of complaints we read, owners describe a few different things:
- One engine complaint describes fouled secondary air injection pumps. The owner says the car showed a warning and could drop into a reduced-speed limp mode[4].
- The other engine complaint describes a popping noise when the start button was pressed, then brakes that did not respond and a crash with other vehicles[4]. The same report also appears under brakes and the electrical system[6][7].
- The structure complaint describes a foot rest beside the brake pedal that came off, and came off again after a repair[5].
With only 3 complaints[1], none of this shows a pattern. It is a list of what was reported, not a forecast.
Recalls
NHTSA lists these recalls for the 2010 Land Cruiser, newest first. Some also cover other years or models.
- Passenger air bag deactivation (18V887). A wire in the seat belt tension sensor can break over time. That can switch off the front passenger air bag, knee air bag and seat-mounted side air bag, which raises injury risk in a crash. Dealers modify or replace the passenger seat belt assembly free of charge[8].
- Incorrect air bags (17V548). Some vehicles may have the wrong driver or front passenger air bag. It may not deploy as intended, which raises injury risk. Dealers replace the air bag assemblies free of charge[9].
- Stuck accelerator pedal (12V305). The pedal can get trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat and stick wide open. That could cause very high speed, trouble stopping, a crash, serious injury or death. The planned remedy is a modified or replaced pedal and a correct floor mat. The notice says Toyota had not yet provided a notification schedule for the added Land Cruisers, so contact Toyota about status[10].
- Tire pressure monitor calibration (11V148). On vehicles with accessory wheels and LT tires fitted before first sale, the low tire pressure light may not come on at the required pressure. That could lead to tire failure and raise crash risk. For the Land Cruiser, the dealer recalibrates the system and installs an updated tire and loading label free of charge[11].
- Missing load label (10V036). Some vehicles were sold without a required load carrying capacity label. A driver could overload the vehicle, which may raise crash risk. Dealers mail the corrected label or install it free of charge[12].
- Missing load label (10V035). A similar label problem for vehicles sold in a set window. The fix is a corrected label, plus a corrected owner's manual, free of charge[13].
Remove the sentence, or limit it to: If you are not sure whether a car has the accessory wheels and tires, Toyota says any Toyota dealer can inspect it at no charge[11].
Fuel economy
The EPA rates the Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD with the 5.7L 8-cylinder engine at 13 MPG city, 18 highway and 15 combined[3]. It uses regular fuel. The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,450, based on current EPA fuel price assumptions rather than prices when the car was new[3].
Engine
The EPA test car list rates the 2010 Land Cruiser at 381 hp[14]. Remove the sentence.
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 3 complaints and 6 recalls for 2010[2]. Nearby years look like this[2]:
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
2009 has the most recalls of any year listed, at 7, and 2010 is next with 6. For complaints, 2010 ties 2007 at 3 among 2005 to 2011[2]. Some later years have fewer, including 2014 and 2015 with 2 each and 2019 and 2020 with none[2]. Complaint counts are small and not adjusted for sales, so treat these as rough.
Should you buy a used 2010 Land Cruiser?
The complaint record is thin, with 3 reports in total[1]. That is a reason for mild reassurance, not proof of reliability. The recall list is longer, so ask for proof that the air bag, accelerator pedal and tire monitor recalls were handled[8][10][11]. Expect high fuel costs, with 15 MPG combined and about $4,450 a year by the EPA's estimate[3]. A pre-purchase inspection is sensible, including the items owners mention such as the foot rest and the secondary air injection system[4][5].
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
- NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file, naming engine, structure, brakes and electrical groups[1][4][5][6][7]. It is too few to show a pattern.
- Are there recalls on the 2010 Land Cruiser?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 6, covering air bags, the accelerator pedal and floor mat, the tire pressure monitor and load labels[8][9][10][11][12][13].
- What is the gas mileage of a 2010 Land Cruiser?
- The EPA rates it at 13 city, 18 highway and 15 combined MPG[3].
- How much horsepower does a 2010 Land Cruiser have?
- The EPA test car list rates it at 381 hp[14].
- Is 2010 a good year for the Land Cruiser?
- It has 3 complaints and 6 recalls on file, compared with 6 and 7 for 2009[2]. The counts are small, so check each car's recall history.
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 2 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 18V887, filed December 13, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V548, filed August 31, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 12V305, filed June 29, 2012: Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V148, filed March 4, 2011: Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V035, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA Test Car List, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser with electric motor: rated 381 hp. www.epa.gov