2013 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-size SUV known for its off-road prowess, luxurious features, and reliability. It came with a single engine option, the 5.7L 3UR-FE V8, producing 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Owners often praise its build quality, off-road capabilities, and comfortable ride. Common complaints revolve around its high fuel consumption, large size making it difficult to park and maneuver in tight spaces, and expensive maintenance costs.

Engine

5.7L 3UR-FE V8

• Oil Leaks
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaks from the valve cover gaskets or the timing cover. May notice oil spots under the vehicle, a burning oil smell, or decreased oil levels.
  • Solution: Replace the valve cover gaskets or reseal the timing cover.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Water Pump Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The water pump can fail, leading to overheating. Signs include a coolant leak, high temperature readings, and engine knocking.
  • Solution: Replace the water pump.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $1000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Air Injection Pump Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The secondary air injection pump(s) may fail, triggering the check engine light and possibly putting the vehicle into limp mode. The system helps reduce emissions during cold starts.
  • Solution: Replace the faulty air injection pump(s) and potentially the valve(s).
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $2000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

A760F 6-Speed Automatic

• Harsh Shifting
  • Description/Symptoms: Reports of harsh or jerky shifting, especially between certain gears. This can be more noticeable when the transmission is cold.
  • Solution: Transmission fluid flush and/or valve body replacement. In severe cases, a transmission rebuild or replacement may be necessary.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $4000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Component Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The AVS shocks or actuators can fail, leading to a loss of dampening control, a rough ride, and potentially error messages.
  • Solution: Replacement of the faulty AVS components.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $2000+ per shock.
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Navigation/Entertainment System Issues
  • Description/Symptoms: The navigation and entertainment system can experience glitches, freezing, or complete failure. This may involve issues with the screen, software, or internal components.
  • Solution: Software update, replacement of the screen or head unit.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $2000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power Window Motor Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Power windows may stop working or operate intermittently due to a faulty window motor.
  • Solution: Replace the power window motor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust developing around the wheel wells and undercarriage.
  • Solution: Sanding down the rust and repainting, applying rust-proofing treatments, or panel replacements in severe cases.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $1000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Sunroof Issues
  • Description/Symptoms: The sunroof may leak, not open/close properly, or make excessive noise during operation.
  • Solution: Sunroof track lubrication, seal replacement, or motor replacement.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is generally a reliable vehicle, but owners may encounter issues such as oil leaks, water pump failure, and electrical problems. Suspension and Transmission repairs tend to be some of the most expensive. Some of the electrical issues such as the radio/navigation system can also have a high cost to repair. While some issues are relatively inexpensive to fix, others can be costly, so potential buyers should be aware of these common problems and factor them into their purchasing decision.