Buyer's checklist: 200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 2008–2021

What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.

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Inspection sheet Mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.

Look for 2

Known problems, and how to check for each.

Coolant and oil leaksAll yearsWith the skid plates off, look for coolant and oil leaks.¹
Weeping water pumpAll yearsLook for pink, crusty coolant on the front of the engine around the water pump, and ask when the pump was last replaced.²

Recalls filed for these model years. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

Recall 11V1480002008–2011The tire pressure warning was not recalibrated, so it may not warn of a low tire. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^3,4,5,6
Recall 12V3050002008–2011The accelerator pedal can stick wide open when trapped by a loose or wrong floor mat. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^3,4,5,6
Recall 17V5480002008–2016A wrong driver or front passenger airbag may have been fitted, and may not deploy as it should. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^{3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
Recall 18V8870002008–2019A wire to the seat belt tension sensor can break and switch off the front passenger airbags. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^{3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13}
Recall 20V0120002014–2015The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank can fail and stall the engine. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^8,9
Recall 20V6820002018–2019The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank can fail and stall the engine. This widens recall 20V012000. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^12,13

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