1996 Toyota Landcruiser VX from UK and Ireland - Comments

3rd Jun 2001, 13:02

"Very good vehicle, poor manufacturer and dealer support!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Shock absorber at 40,000 miles.

Discs and brake pads at 51,000 miles, discs expensive at over £500!

New brake pipes, servo and master cylinder at 54,000 miles. Car off the road for 10 days and counting as the dealer cannot get the system to bleed and get a firm pedal. Toyota cannot suggest a solution other than try another servo! Problem, there is no part in U.K. and therefore a further 10 day wait for part, if that works from Belgium. Meanwhile I have to spend £1,250 to hire a vehicle to tow my caravan on my annual holiday. A servo costs £499 not including labor!

General comments?

A good accelerator for its size and weight and an excellent tow car.

I only hope that I can continue to afford to run it given the expensive parts.

Dealer is disappointing, doesn't stock parts hence my car being off the road for three weeks!


26th Feb 2002, 20:54

Shocks are generally good for around 25-35k miles.

Had you replaced the brake pads at 20-25k miles, you could have saved your discs.

I know this from experience.

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