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Used Toyota Land Cruiser IX: reliability, problems and review

SUV · 1998–2007 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 2 sources cited · updated on 20 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
Estimated monthly cost
€377/month
Indicative prices
€14,990 – €25,000

No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.

0 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Toyota Land Cruiser IX, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Gros tout-terrain (J100) en 4.2 turbo diesel de 204 ch ou 4.7 V8 essence de 238 ch, de 5 à 7 places. Aucune panne documentée publiquement n'a été trouvée pour cette génération et les retours publiés manquent : la fiabilité n'est pas notée. Les consommations sont élevées (11,1 l/100 km pour le diesel, 16,3 pour le V8).

Reliability
not rated
Indicative prices
€14,990 – €25,000
Monthly cost
€377
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 4.2 TD 204.

  • 4.2 TD 204

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 204 hp · Crit'Air 5

    Diesel de 4,2 litres, 430 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 11,1 l/100 km en mixte (fiche auto-data.net).

  • 4.7 V8 238

    Petrol · Automatic · 238 hp · Crit'Air 3

    Essence V8 de 4,7 litres, boîte automatique à 5 rapports, 16,3 l/100 km en mixte (fiche auto-data.net).

Market prices

€14,990 – €25,000

Indicative range: 2001 à 2004, médianes par année de 14 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).

Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.

Valuation by year

Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.

YearMedian valueListings
2001€25,0003
2003€14,9907
2004€23,2444

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Importing this model

Prices abroad

Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).

CountryRangeMedianGap vs FranceListings
France€14,990 – €25,000 (2001 to 2004)€19,244——
Germany€10,990 – €33,333 (1998 to 2006)€14,878—32
Belgium€10,899 – €11,924 (2003 to 2006)€11,850—13
Spain€16,650 – €24,950 (1998 to 2007)€21,000—77
Italy€12,990 – €19,250 (1998 to 2006)€16,250—90

Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.

You are importing the car to:

Import penalty (malus) in France

  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • Production ended in 2007: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Land Cruiser”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€300
Insurance€54
Maintenance€23
Depreciation€0
Total per month€377

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€300

4.2 TD 204 version: combined consumption of 11.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

11.1 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €300

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€54

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Depreciation€0

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Examiner le châssis, les longerons et le dessous : corrosion, traces d'usage tout-terrain.
  • Contrôler la transmission 4x4 (passage des rapports, bruits) et la boîte.
  • Vérifier l'état de la suspension et des silentblocs.
  • Contrôler la distribution (changement de courroie) et le carnet d'entretien.
  • Vérifier la consommation réelle et l'absence de fuites.

Questions to ask the seller

  • La voiture a-t-elle servi en tout-terrain ou à tracter ?
  • Quand la distribution a-t-elle été changée ?
  • Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien complet ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Mitsubishi Pajero

IV · 2006–2018

Buy with care
Price
€20,990 – €21,990
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol

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Land Rover Discovery

IV (L319) · 2009–2016

Buy with care
Price
€10,000 – €21,000
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Diesel

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Land Rover Defender

I · 1990–2016

Extra caution
Price
€21,000 – €55,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Diesel

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Toyota Land Cruiser

250 · since 2024

Buy with care
Price
€77,524 – €114,990
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Toyota Land Cruiser IX (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Combien de places a le Land Cruiser IX ?

De 5 à 7 places selon la version, d'après auto-data.net.

Quelle consommation ?

11,1 l/100 km en mixte pour le 4.2 TD 204 ch et 16,3 l/100 km pour le 4.7 V8, selon auto-data.net.

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