Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V887000 Sensor Wire may Break Deactivating Air Bags NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V548000 Incorrect Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V305000 FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE W/ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V148000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Of the 8 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is praised for its reliability, with minimal recalls and low complaint rates. Air bag issues are most cited but remain relatively uncommon.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| seat belts | 100,000–150,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Air bag warning light
- Seat belt tension issues
- Erratic speed control
- Coolant leaks
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.