2018 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Land Cruiser years.
4 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Land Cruiser years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Land Cruiser?
Across the 26 Land Cruiser model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 39 (2024). With 4 complaints, the 2018 Land Cruiser sits below the model's median of 8.
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
Recalls affecting the 2018 Land Cruiser
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 20V682000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 18V887000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Land Cruiser. See the full Land Cruiser owner picture and every model year.
Other Land Cruiser model years
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