Toyota Land Cruiser (J100)
This vehicle is also known as the Lexus LX 470.
Primary differences between the Land Cruiser and the LX 470:
- The LX 470 generally has a nicer interior
- The LX 470 has air suspension while the Land Cruiser has coil springs
Engines
Click the links below to see common problems specific to the engines available on this vehicle.
- Toyota 2UZ-FE
Problems
- Exhaust manifolds
- TSB – windscreen rattles; may be attributed to the windscreen stoppers or windshield retainers
- A/C noises – may be attributed to expansion valve or A/C lines
- Front suspension lower ball joints – symptoms are buzzing or snapping noises
- Door check – passenger door may not open all the way and windows may not go all the way down; window channel may be damaged if window is open
- Mirror actuator – door mirrors may not return to their memory position
- Clunking sound from the rear axle when coming to a stop may require replacement of the rear driveshaft
LX 470 Only
- Air suspension accumulators
- Air suspension wheel height sensors can rust in wet/salty regions
Certain Vehicles
- MY98-99: TSB – Throttle position sensor
- MY98-99: Weak front differential
- MY98-99: Rattling catalytic converter shield
- MY98-03: TSB – Steering column noise – requires replacement of steering column cable with steering shaft universal joint
- MY98-06: TSB – Exhaust “booming” noise when vehicle is stopped and in drive; requires fitment of new tailpipe assembly, tightening of exhaust pipe, adjustment of exhaust pipe support clearance, fitment of cross-member frame damper weights, fitment of exhaust pipe dampers, and replacement of front and rear engine mount insulators
- MY00: Transmission failures
- MY04: Navigation system