Welcome to land cruiser owners on line 100 series technical. As we saw when a twinturbo version was introduced in the 200 series. Landtank 80 series doublecardon front drive shaft dcs1. So high mileages are not a problem for land cruisers. Toyotas landcruiser lc200 has been around since 2007, and now its time. My 80series had serious vibration problems above 25 mph.
In april 2020, recall campaign vgg17 was issued for toyota 200series landcruiser vehicles that were manufactured from 11 september 20 to 27 february 2015. The toyota land cruiser has a solid reputation for reliability on and offroad. Current vehicle 2014 200 series diesel purchased new. Car showroom has just spent a week in the entrylevel toyota landcruiser gxl model wagon powered by toyotas 4. I have done 120,000km in total, 70,000km pulling an off road caravan and after numerous problems, now have a vehicle that is fit for purposealmost. Not a problem at all getting up someones gravel driveway. Apart from that it drives the same as other 100 series. Toyota landcruiser 200 series 2015 present arb 4x4. Tailshaft clunk warranty denied due to lift pradopoint.
Toyota land cruiser problems and reliability issues. Jun 22, 2009 obviously youve set your heart, and your investment on a 200 landcruiser. At we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. On the standard model, land cruisers 5050 split rear seats not only fold flat, they also. Driveline vibrations it may feel like the wheels are out of balance and an onvehicle wheel balance may not cure it. New car sales price toyota land cruiser 200 series car news.
Mar 14, 20 i have a toyota landcruiser 200 series with an ab60f transmission, when left unused for 3 or more days there is no drive for upto seconds after starting the engine and selecting drive read more. A park neighbour has a black 200 and hasnt complained about anything yet. Toyota land cruiser problems and reliability issues carsguide. Turbocharger replacement and preventative maintenance. A common source for this problem is overgreasing the front andor rear prop shaft slip yokes. The 1vdftv engine was first fitted as a singleturbo variant and first used in australia from march 2007. Any other owners had the same problem as toyota sent anemail to most. I had this problem but the toyota mechanics sorted this in about 15. My cruiser is a 100 series with 870k and only the torque converter, a driveshaft and some bearings are bad. In march 2014, a recall was issued for toyota 200series landcruisers that had 4. Toyota landcruiser 200 series suspension part types dont just buy replacement suspension parts for your toyota landcruiser 200 series, buy the absolutely best toyota landcruiser 200 series suspension parts. Now at 102k same lights came on and power decreased to limp mode whilst towing a van. A friendly warning to any 2000my land cruiser owners.
As a result, separate companies manufactured strengthened lower wishbones to prevent cracks developing. The engine may not crank or may start and immediately stop when using the push button start feature. Sep 05, 20 greetings allmy lc 200 gxl diesel is now 5 years old and i thought i would share my experiences over that time. Toyota is canceling the land cruiser in 2022 and its about time. The clunk is created by the spindal thread that allows this motion. A forum for 100 series landcruiser owners to exchange technical information. The toyota landcruiser is the biggest and, in some peoples minds, simply the best fourwheel drive vehicle there is. Landcruiser 200 series diesel v8 ihi turbo problems. See more ideas about land cruiser, toyota land cruiser and toyota 4x4. Front tailshaft suits toyota landcruiser fj707375fzj7075hj75 new part. Apr 05, 2018 that could be the case as there was a recall early in the 200 series era where they modified bull bar mounting for the toyota genuine bar.
In these vehicles, the lowpressure fuel pump could stop operating if this occurred, the engine may stall and the vehicle may not restart. The toyota land cruiser is the ultimate offroad touring 4wd in australia, or so many think. Toyota s big landcruiser gets even bigger for 2008, with the highlight of the new 200 series being a superb new 4. Your car may have been missed if it is a genuine bar or an aftermarket could have been poorly mounted. Can you please tell me the height of the running board on a standard glx toyota 200 series from the ground to the top of step. Hes been up the bloomfield track twice in the last couple of months, and its still working. Feb 19, 2008 lc 200 series when mainly driving around town when you stop at an intersection and start to move off, we have been experiencing a clunk we feel is in the tail shaft, sounds like a broken uni joint toyota are suggesting that maybe the rear tailshaft is over greesed, which is not allowing full movement.
Toyotas 2017 landcruiser 70 series is here, and its had some important and interesting updates to keep it both viable and and usable in the real world. But is the 200 series the right vehicle for you if you. Lc 200 series when mainly driving around town when you stop at an. The landcruiser 200 series is the first toyota to get a trailer sway control function within the stability control system to reduce the problems of a trailer swaying from side to side, a dangerous. Showing results for land cruiser 200 series at all stores. The tailshaft on the 200 gets longer and shorter as the suspention and vehicle move. The trouble list toyota landcruiser 200 v8 diesel with ab60f 6. We also considered that we might never sell and drive it until it stops. Ive done alot of reading, searching, and investigating on this problem. Other fourwheel drives offer more comfort, more refinement and more fruit, but few, if any. This was a single garrett gta2359v turbo as available here, but it is not the. Its toyotas accidental halo car, a tough old workhorse that so many aspire to own.
Landcruiser, fzj80, 81992, 1fzfe petrol, 3711060520tt, rear, automatic transmission full time 4wd with abs. Mar 28, 2008 the clunk in a tailshaft issue not transmission. Jun 22, 2018 to find out, we pit two extremes of toyota s landcruiser range head to head with rvs i. And throughout the suvs production history, relatively few problems were. This has already proved to be a big problem for owners who trickle along bush. Toyota landcruiser 200 diesel dpf soots update youtube. Ive heard of alot of other 2k 100s also dumping their trans around this time frame. Broken front differentials were reported in both 100 and 105series models. An oil leak near the bottom of the engine is likely due to a bad oring on the dipstick tube. For over a year i chased a clunk noise that only happened when leaving from a complete stop. I have driven several land cruisers that all do the same thing and this is the best thing ive found to. There have been three major problems with this vehicle.
The solution turned out to be simple and effective. Beleive me it is a problem according to toyota it should change up over 97kmh it doesnt. The 200 series landcruiser is the latest in a long line of vehicles with good towing credentials a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and the latest update will only enhance the hauling cred. Toyota landcruiser 70 series outback travel australia. The worst complaints are accessories interior problems. For the 100series landcruiser, the independent front suspension was susceptible to damage where the suspension contacted the bump stops. Toyota australia has released the latest generation of the landcruiser wagon the new 200 series, the vehicle that helped toyota establish its foothold in the world automotive markets. There are 30 complaints on file for the toyota land cruiser. In june 2002, a recall was issued for toyota 100 series landcruiser models manufactured from 7 january 1998 to 2 september 2001. I also think youve almost talked yourself out of a 200 landcruiser.
The toyota landcruiser has been the australian bushs favourite workhorse since. Are you having problems with your toyota land cruiser. If it really worries you buy a new shaft from a driveshaft repairer with a better quality spline, rusty. Subscribe to arb to receive your regular 4x4 culture magazine. Before the pitchforks are sharpened and the torches get lit, i want to make it very clear the j200 series land cruiser is still a capable offroader. Toyota landcruiser 200 mark i 20072012 large 7 seater suv.
At 85000 dash lights vsc,low 4wd and engine light displayed. No car is perfect, but weve gathered everything relating to the toyota land cruiser reliability here to help you decide if its a smart buy. Pat callinans 4x4 adventures the essence of 4x4 adventure. Aug 18, 2015 revised engines, new look, and new safety gear for the 2016 toyota landcruiser 200 series. The accessory drive belt may make noise, requiring a new belt tensioner to fix the problem. The trouble list toyota landcruiser 200 v8 diesel with ab60.
Toyota has issued an urgent recall for almost 23,000 landcruiser 70 series with warnings the vehicles are. Toyota s big cruiser has long been the benchmark when it comes to fourwheel drives, and while it has been challenged in recent times it remains the leader of the offroad pack. In fact, in a most untoyota way, those early 200s were, if not. Oil consumption and driveshaft clunking in landcruiser 200. Popped this part in, now it rides like new at all speeds. Trip in a van roadtrip australia series 53,191 views. In the weeks following the installation, my 200 developed a slight but noticeable lean to the right hand drivers side.
Although the hardware of the ab60fgearbox seems to be close to perfection, someone at toyota must have been a bit. With over five decades of knowhow, this offroad flagship suv fuses modern luxuries with. The original 200 series released here in 2007 was not without its problems. In april 2020, recall campaign vgg17 was issued for toyota 200 series landcruiser vehicles that were manufactured from 11 september 20 to 27 february 2015. How to grease your toyota land cruiser 100 series driveshaft duration. There is usually a sticker on the inside of one of the doors, i think it is on the passenger side. The 200 series land cruiser was globally introduced in 2007.
If these vehicles were driven regularly on rough, corrugated roads at high speeds and for long distances, the spare wheel winch wire cable could become frayed due to roadtransmitted vibrations pra 20025421. Personally, i would be taking it back to toyota for them to fix it, as i have done, and not try and fix it yourself. Can you imagine if you used the wrong grease, or quantity and toyota can relate it back to you. The 78 series ute had a 200mm wheelbase increase over the 75. This represents the combined opinion of the group and should be used as a guide only, as to what is knownpossible with 100 series, as adjustments, technical tips, and accessories. The trouble list toyota landcruiser 200 v8 diesel with. After several unsuccessful attempts at rebalancing the kdss system, i rang tough dog suspension for some advice. By any measure it is a remarkable vehicle and for those with large trailers, the mammoth 3. I think its about time toyota would fix the tailshaft problems. My 200 series got a dusted motor at 145000 km i replaced the motor no help from toyota. The only difference is that our 200 s are diesels, but the drivetrain is just the same.
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