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2011 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
Most reported problems
The complaint list is short, and each group below has the same size.
- Seat Belts. 1 complaint names this group[4]. The owner describes waiting on parts for a recall repair that took longer than seemed reasonable.
- Air Bags. 1 complaint names this group[5]. It is the same story as the seat belt one, since a single report can name more than one component.
- Engine. 1 complaint names this group[6]. The owner describes finding hot coolant sprayed under the hood and a cracked plastic part on the radiator.
- Tires. 1 complaint names this group[7]. The owner describes a shop finding that tire layers had started to come apart, and wavy-looking wheels.
- Unknown or other. 1 complaint falls here[8].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 Land Cruiser is necessarily included.
- Seat Belts › Front (18V887), December 2018. About 89,740 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[9]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V548), August 2017. About 21 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (13V123), April 2013. About 7,525 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury.[11]
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal (12V305), June 2012. About 164,601 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death.[12]
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (11V148), March 2011. About 22,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[3] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser with electric motor[14] | 381 hp |
How 2011 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's counts for the Land Cruiser show 4 complaints and 5 recalls for 2011[2]. Among the 30 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 18 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (0) and the most are for 2024 (39)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2011 Land Cruiser?
The 2011 Land Cruiser has a small complaint record, with 4 complaints on file and no crashes, fires or injuries reported[1]. The year also shows 5 recalls, so it is worth checking the Recalls section above[2]. The stories we read are one-off reports and not a pattern, and they are unverified[1]. Look at the year comparison on this page to see how 2011 stacks up against other years of the same model.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
- NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file, spread over seat belts, air bags, engine, tires and one other group[1][4][5][6][7][8].
- Does the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?
- Yes, the by-year data shows 5 recalls[2]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- Is the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA and none mention a crash, fire or injury[1]. These are unverified reports, so read them as a guide and not a verdict.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is 2011 the best year for the Toyota Land Cruiser?
- See the year comparison section on this page, which sets the model years side by side[2].
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (0 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
- 1 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 18V887, filed December 13, 2018: Seat Belts › Front. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V548, filed August 31, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V123, filed April 9, 2013: Equipment › Other › Labels. 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
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser with electric motor: rated 381 hp. www.epa.gov