2007 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems

Owners of the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 3

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
3 Suspension 33% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
automatic, 5-speed

Drive: AWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

brake failure1 · 33%
warning lights, check engine1 · 33%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	2	0	0
Powertrain	1	0	0
Suspension	1	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

We have taken it in for service on several occasions as the front end of the car will drop down, the vsc and traction control light come on, and the car is uncontrollable to drive. This has happened 5 times, all at completely random times. The first time it happened was at 4,900 miles.
Powertrain · 2010-03-10 · NHTSA complaint #10318455
No steering, no brakes, etc. We could have been seriously injured on killed with no warning and no way to control the vehicle. The toyota dealer in savannah thought they had fixed the problem. The car is now at the selling dealer in daytona beach, fl for repairs.
Electrical system · 2006-12-05 · NHTSA complaint #10175174

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20062
20101

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Land Cruiser has 7 complaints (43 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2007 models

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.