Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota's legendary body-on-frame off-roader, engineered for the harshest terrain on earth and famous for running decades in the world's toughest conditions.
Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Toyota Land Cruiser is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 304 to 409 horsepower, achieving up to 23 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with 4WD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 4-star NHTSA safety rating and zero open safety recalls on the latest production run.
Years
1951 - present
Power
304 - 409 hp
Best MPG
23 MPG
NHTSA
4★ overall
2021 Recalls
0 campaigns
Complaints
1 filed
01At a glance
Toyota Land Cruiser by the numbers
| Topic | Toyota Land Cruiser | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power range | 304 - 409 hp | 4 powertrains verified |
| EPA fuel economy | 15 - 23 MPG | Combined cycle, best trim |
| Safety rating | 4★ overall (2026) | Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★ |
| Recalls (2021) | 0 | Open NHTSA safety campaigns |
| Complaints (2021) | 1 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Fuel types | Diesel, Petrol | 4WD drivetrain |
| Generations indexed | 2 | Each with full spec sheet |
| Dimensions (latest) | 4950 x 1980 x 1925 mm | L x W x H, 2850 mm wheelbase |
02Crash protection
Toyota Land Cruiser NHTSA safety ratings
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | 0 |
| 2025 | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | 0 |
| 2021 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2020 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings
05Pick your year
Toyota Land Cruiser generations
Land Cruiser J300
2021 – present
Land Cruiser J200
2008 – 2021
05Generation comparison matrix
Compare all Toyota Land Cruiser generations
| Specification | Land Cruiser J3002021 – present (J300) | Land Cruiser J2002008 – 2021 (J200) |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | 305 – 409 hp | 304 – 381 hp |
| EPA Fuel Economy | Up to 23 MPG combined | Up to 16 MPG combined |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 6.7s | 7.3s |
| Exterior Dimensions | 4950 × 1980 × 1925 mm | 4990 × 1970 × 1945 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Powertrains Verified | 2 trims | 2 trims |
| Full Specs | View spec sheet | View spec sheet |
Smart Value & Budget Pick
Land Cruiser J200
Ideal for used-car shoppers seeking reliable transportation with lower acquisition costs, proven naturally aspirated engines, and mature parts availability.
Explore Land Cruiser J200specs →Technology & Modern Pick
Land Cruiser J300
Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.
Explore Land Cruiser J300specs →06Answers
Toyota Land Cruiser: what buyers ask
How many recalls does the Toyota Land Cruiser have?
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has 0 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.
What MPG does the Toyota Land Cruiser get?
Across verified powertrains, the Land Cruiser achieves 15 to 23 MPG combined (EPA cycle).
How much horsepower does the Toyota Land Cruiser have?
Power ranges from 304 hp to 409 hp across 4 verified powertrains, spanning Diesel, Petrol fuel types.
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser safe?
The 2026 Land Cruiser earned a 4-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 3).
What are common Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2021 model year, most frequently involving UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
How many generations does the Toyota Land Cruiser have?
We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1951 to the present.
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Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Toyota Land CruiserCertification data across model years
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls and owner complaintsLatest model-year record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Toyota official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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