2013 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag real-world fuel economy discrepancy (250 series): achieving approximately 19 mpg combined versus an epa estimate of 23/25 mpg. frequency: isolated.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

6
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2013 a good year for the Land Cruiser?

Across the 10 Land Cruiser model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 38 (2002). With 6 complaints, the 2013 Land Cruiser sits belowthe model's median of 19.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
1
engine
1
air bags
1
electronic stability control (esc)
1
fuel/propulsion system
1

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is highly positive for the 200 Series (LC200/LX570) and 70 Series, centered on legendary long-term reliability, overbuilt solidity, and exceptional off-road capability.

  • Frame rust on older models (e.g., 2006): can be severe, requiring costly rail replacement and specialized repair shops. Frequency: isolated.
  • Real-world fuel economy discrepancy (250 Series): achieving approximately 19 MPG combined versus an EPA estimate of 23/25 MPG. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Land Cruiser. See the full Land Cruiser owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Land Cruiser listings typically run $66,251–$70,782 across 2008 to 2027 model years.

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