2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

Good Record

Shopping for a used 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 4 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.

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Before you buy

This 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser has 4 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

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4
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Fatalities
1
Recalls

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Fuel Economy

✓ EPA Official Data

EPA official fuel economy rating for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser.

13
MPG City
18
MPG Hwy
15
MPG Combined
595
g CO₂/mile
Regular Gasoline
⚠️Costs $9,250 more than avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated
Stability Control: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser has 4 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser — key reliability facts
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Model year
2017
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Crash-related complaints
0
Safety recall campaigns
1
Top reported component
Airbag Malfunctions
Reliability signal
Good Record
EPA MPG combined
15
EPA MPG city / highway
13 / 18
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
3
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

#2
2
complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#3
1
complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Seat Belt Issues, Seat-Related Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.

Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

Inspection Focus

  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase

Before You Close the Deal

  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase

Check the exact car

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Full breakdown

All 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions3
Seat Belt Issues2
Seat-Related Issues1

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Showing 4 most recent complaints

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 16, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TOYOTA LIBERTYVILLE AT 224-993-9001 (LOCATED AT 1180 S MILWAUKEE AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048) AND WAS INFOR…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 11, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH HAMPTON TOYOTA (6191 JOHNSTON STREET, LAFAYETTE, LA, 337-984-5010) AND WAS INFO…

Airbag MalfunctionsFeb 16, 2019

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE HAS TURNED AIRBAG OFF AND THERE HAS BEEN AN OPEN RECALL SINCE DECEMBER 2018. IT HAS BEEN UNSAFE FOR PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT SEAT.

Seat-Related IssuesJul 23, 2017

THE CAR (LIKE MANY OTHERS) ALLOWS PRESET SEATING POSITIONS TO BE STORED IN MEMORY. UP TO THREE PREFERENCES CAN BE STORED. NOTHING IN THE VEHICLE PREVENTS FULL RECLINE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FROM BEING PROGRAMMED AS A PREFERENCE. THE CONTROLS FOR THE PREFERENCES ARE ON THE DRIVER'S …

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Safety recalls

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

1 campaign

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

#18V887000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE13/12/2018

Across model years

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Questions

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?

Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 4 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (3 complaints). #2: Seat Belt Issues (2 complaints). #3: Seat-Related Issues (1 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 4 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.