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2013 Toyota Land Cruiser

SUV · 2013–2027

2013–2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
2013–2019 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest Newest we'd buy2021The latest year rated a good buy Avoid2024Far more serious problems than usual Be careful2025More problems; check the recalls were done

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.

2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.2× usual, mostly engine and air bags

Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 5 serious complaints of 6, the most about engine (1) and air bags (1); 1.2× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles.

6 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 15 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features

Every Land Cruiser year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2013201420152016201720182019202020212024202520262027

What changed for 2013

First year we have trim data for.

2013 Land Cruiser trims

Base
Powertrain
Engine5.7L V8 Dual Independent VVT-i
Horsepower381 hp
Torque401 lb-ft
TransmissionECT-i
Gears6
Drivetrain4wd full time
Size and capability
Seats8
Max towing8,200 lb
Cargo behind last row16.1 cu ft
Max cargo81.7 cu ft
Third-row legroom28.3 in
Ground clearance8.9 in
Length194.9 in
Curb weight5,765 lb
Tech
Touchscreen8 in
AudioJBL
Speakers14
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise Control
Automatic emergency brakingAutomatic Emergency Braking
Parking sensorsFront, Rear
Comfort
SeatsLeather
Heated seatsFront, Second Row
Ventilated seatsFront
Driver seat memoryDriver Seat
Climate zones4
Second rowSplit Bench
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels18 in
HeadlightsHID Projector
Packages and options (11)
Base
Safety Connect Optional
XM Select Package Optional
Amazon Green Metallic Optional
Black Optional
Blizzard Pearl Optional
Classic Silver Metallic Optional
Magnetic Gray Metallic Optional
Salsa Red Pearl Optional
Sonora Gold Pearl Optional
BLACK perforated leather trim Optional
SANDSTONE perforated leather trim Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2027 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 278 hp4WD23 mpg 4 of 5 0 0 — —
2026 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 278 hp4WD23 mpg 4 of 5 0 5 Service brakes (2) —
2025 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 278 hp4WD23 mpg 4 of 5 0 32 Service brakes (10) —
2024 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 278 hp4WD23 mpg — 3 39 Service brakes (16) —
2021 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD14 mpg Not rated 0 1 Unknown or other (1) —
2020 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD14 mpg Not rated 0 0 — —
2019 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD15 mpg Not rated 3 0 — —
2018 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD15 mpg Not rated 2 4 Air bags (2) —
2017 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD15 mpg Not rated 1 4 Air bags (3) —
2016 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD15 mpg Not rated 3 4 Seats (2) —
2015 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD15 mpg Not rated 4 2 Air bags (2) —
2014 5.7L 8-cyl, 381 hp4WD15 mpg Not rated 0 2 Power train (1) —
2013 5.7L 8-cyl4WD15 mpg Not rated 0 6 Electrical system (1) —

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SUV HEV 4WD4 NoNo 00
2026 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SUV HEV 4WD4 StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV 4WD4 StandardStandard 332
2021 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 01
2020 Toyota LAND CRUISER SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 30
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 24
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 14
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 34
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 42
2014 Toyota Landcruiser SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 32
2013 Toyota Landcruiser SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 26

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027Land CruiserAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2026Land CruiserAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2025Land CruiserAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2024Land CruiserAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2021Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2020Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 14
2019Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2018Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2017Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2016Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2015Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2014Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15
2013Land Cruiser Wagon 4WDAuto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L 15

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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