Shifterati200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 2008–2021
A 381 hp 5.7L V8, standard KDSS and Crawl Control, and one loaded trim. There was no 2012 model, and the 2021 was the last Land Cruiser sold in the US before the 250 Series.
Watch out for
Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.
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Coolant and oil leaks All years One source so far
What to check: With the skid plates off, look for coolant and oil leaks.
Three owners in one IH8MUD thread tell a buyer to check for leaks, and two of them name coolant and oil. One says the skid plates must come off to see them.
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Weeping water pump All years One source so far
What to check: Look for pink, crusty coolant on the front of the engine around the water pump, and ask when the pump was last replaced.
Two owners in one IH8MUD thread replaced pumps that had started to weep, one at about 110,000 miles and one at about 240,000. One of them found pink, crusty coolant on the engine.
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What buyers say
Reputation: what owners and the press report
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Sought after: Early trucks as road-trip trucks 2008 One source so far
In one IH8MUD thread about buying a 2008, three members back it. An owner of a 2008 calls it dependable and comfortable, and another member says it beats a 100 Series for road trips and fuel mileage.3
Before you pay
Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.