Comments on: 2007 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

By: Tank

Tank — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:53:43 +0000

Hi Michael, to sum it up. there are no reports that they actually stop dead (apart from some early reports re fuel, now cured). They have some problems (Oil usage… cured ?.. driveline clunk… cured ?… Steering vibration/resonance.. NOT cured as yet !!! ), but they still carry the Landcruiser lineage… the buggers just keep going !!!

By: michael

michael — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:14:32 +0000

Are the series 200 cruisers reliable,I need to know stepping out of a Jeep Grand cherokee CRD.Please advise,regards.MJ,Australia

By: dest

dest — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:42:59 +0000

I have a Question my LC200. What causes the ABS parking and 4×4 warning light is ON while the engine running.

By: Tank

Tank — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:02 +0000

Hi Geoff, Interesting explanation re the ’stiffer’ PS hoses. I am still to hear back from Toyota re their testing of their OZ fleet with the same problem. I have today written to them expressing my extreme dissappointment with their support of the vehicle. It has a lot of good stuff but for the price we shouldn’t have to put up with such a cavalier attitude. Good point re ‘and again test driving before signing off on delivery’. I will for sure in the future.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:12:04 +0000

Re steering wheel vibration–A theory proposed by a toyota guy was that the power steering pump hoses thru to the steering rack are a “stiffer” specification.This could have the effect of transmitting engine vibration directly thru to the steering rack.
Before this could be pursued (and it was only a theory) I had the opportunity to sell it (less than 10,000k’s)so I did.This was my 4th landcruiser and normally I just rang up and ordered Toyota because of the confidence I had in the product.
If there is a next time I will be test driving before buying and again test driving before signing off on delivery

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:30:15 +0000

Would be Interested to find out from WHEELS (last post march 11th 2009) if he has any luck regarding his oil consumption problem.

By: Chris H

Chris H — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:17:46 +0000

Hi all, I am a Zimbabwean resident in Oman, and purchased my S200 TD V8 in 2007 – delivered November ‘07.
Am I lucky or a few of you unlucky? I have experienced absolutely no issues what so ever, and have piled on the km’s. Six up (four kids) and fully laden including the roof rack we have toured across the Middle East to Turkey in the East and as far as Sudan westwards. Our only gripes are the lack of seat height adjustment and the absence of power outlets throughout. The latter was easily fixed by installing a further four outlets myself. Ours is reasonably economical cosidering the roof tent and roof boxes, as well as all the other paraphernalia we carry, especially considering the speeds we travel across some of the deserts. We keep to ‘cruisers as we have confidence in them under extreme conditions…..yes they are initially expensive but long term ownership has proved economic.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:41:50 +0000

Hi Tank & all with the vibes,

The vibration kits being tested by Toyota sound promising.Let me know how this all progresses.Maybe one day I will get another L/C.

By: Tank

Tank — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:46:44 +0000

Yep.. ask the question on http://www.lcool.org

a lot of data and pics needs to be sent to describe the procedure… can’t do it here

By: Cav

Cav — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:23:01 +0000

Can anyone advise me how I adjust the head lights on my 200 VX

By: Tank

Tank — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:02:36 +0000

Re Steering wheel vibration… this just came from http://www.lcool.org

‘Just got word that Toyota are testing 4 vehicles in Australia with a new vibration kit installed to reduce the vibration at, and around 2000RPM. The tests will go for 3 – 6 months and are all in Toyota owned vehicles. They expect an upgrade kit to be available then.’

By: Tank

Tank — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:01:47 +0000

Hi Paul,
And go join http://www.lcool.org/forum because I could sure use your comments there re your situation and what you did about it.

By: Tank

Tank — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:00:04 +0000

Hi Paul,
Thanks for that.. Stay tuned here for any progress we make.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 02 May 2009 07:42:04 +0000

Hi Tank,
I last spoke to Max at CH about the vibration about 7 weeks ago he appeared to know nothing about my vibration only saying the diesels had some issues…..some understatement. I am very disappointed with toyota maybe I am paranoid but I suspect something of a coverup.I rang most of the Sydney dealers & all denied knowledge of the vibration , how could that possibly be.I came to the conclusion that I had to either live with it or sell it.I hope you fellas do better than me.
Regards Paul

By: Tank

Tank — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:38:52 +0000

Hi Paul,
I can well understand your frustration and am looking at the same solution unless they fix it.
Did you ever get to talk to Max at CH Toyota and discuss the vibration in light of my discussion with Garret ?.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:49:53 +0000

Hi Fellas,

Re vibration in my LC200 vx,Sorry to say I have admitted defeat & sold the vehicle ,I used to love L C’s but I no longer trust Toyota, that was my last cruiser.Good luck to the rest of you fellas hunting the vibration Paul

By: John

John — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:18:52 +0000

Thanks David I will try that.

John

By: Tank

Tank — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:56:39 +0000

Hi all,
Look, go have a geeza at http://www.lcool.org/forum

It’s got a heap more features than this blog which was never designed for great comms.

By: Tank

Tank — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:53:57 +0000

Hi Paul,
Re the vibration through the steering column, the 200 diesel (and maybe the petrol, I dunno) has Active Control Engine Mounts (ACEM) and these work off the vacuum pump (and presumably off manifold vacuum in a petrol) to control the ACEMs at idle such that zero vibration is passed to the chassis from the engine. IF this is the cause of the vibration, lumps of rubber worked far better in every vehicle I have had to date. My vibration is getting worse. I feel it through the floorpan now as well. Still waiting on Toyota to resolve it but I will go see Garret shortly for an update. This vibration is driving me up the wall !.

By: Tank

Tank — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:46:04 +0000

Hi David,
re ..’Fixed by Toyota, this requires reprogramming’… did they just ‘do it’ or did you ask for it ?.