Toyota Land Cruiser 79: Common Problems & Reliability Guide

Real, sourced data · last reviewed 2026-08-13

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DPF-Related Exhaust Fire Risk (recalled) and separately, real 1VD-FTV design-flaw wear items (oil filter housing, plastic oil pick-up, fuel injectors, and an early-production vacuum pump oil-consumption issue)

Exhaust/Emissions System (Safety Recall) + Engine (Design-Flaw Wear Items) · severity: Critical for the DPF fire-risk finding - a real, manufacturer-acknowledged vehicle fire risk. Moderate for the general design-flaw wear items - real, recoverable maintenance-pattern issues on an engine otherwise well-regarded for durability. · confidence: 68/100 · 4 cited sources

The specific fault codes and inspection steps to check before you buy, a full repair-cost estimate, TSB/recall reference, and the buyer negotiation tip for this issue are included in the R99 vehicle report.

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