2014 Toyota Land Cruiser — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $38,000–$55,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
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The 200-series is the most over-engineered SUV Toyota makes and depreciates slower than almost anything because owners keep them for 300,000 miles. The 5.7L V8 is superb. It's thirsty and expensive, and it is worth every dollar if you buy one with records.
What we checked
Checked against public records, 2026-09-25
NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser, and 4 recall campaigns.
That is too small a record to read a pattern from, so we are not going to pretend otherwise — with numbers this low one owner moves the percentage by a lot. What has been filed is grouped under the transmission and drivetrain (1), the brakes (1). Treat those as things to look at, not as the vehicle's known weaknesses. A thin file usually means few of these were sold or few owners filed. It is not evidence the vehicle is trouble-free, and the issues below are our own research rather than a reading of this record.
4 recall campaigns cover this model year. Recalls are repaired free, for any owner, with no time limit on most safety campaigns — but only if someone books it in. Ask the seller to show it was done, or have any dealer check the VIN; it takes them a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
Counts come from the NHTSA complaint and recall database — free, public, and worth checking yourself.
Known Issues for the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
The Toyota V8 air injection issue — a check engine light and expensive access.
Repair cost (estimate): $1,500-$3,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The starter sits under the intake manifold, making replacement labor-intensive.
Repair cost (estimate): $700-$1,400
Source: not yet checked against public records.
13-15 mpg. A genuine cost, though the vehicle earns it in longevity.
Repair cost: Not yet priced
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The suspension and hydraulic sway bar need occasional service.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$2,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Secondary air injection codes
- ✗Salt-state frame rust
- ✗Neglected fluid services
- ✗Accident repair on a vehicle valued for integrity
Good Signs
- ✓Air injection pumps already replaced
- ✓Full Toyota service history
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