2005 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls and problems
The 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls
Recall 16V-065: Air Bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Recall 10V-036: Equipment
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Recall 09V-223: Equipment
Problem: Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Rear — 1
- Steering › Column — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,715 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Land Cruiser years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser: 16V-065 (air bags), 10V-036 (equipment), 09V-223 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,715 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.