Looking to purchase a 2016 LC. What are the things to check and/or watch out for? It has around 80k miles. I've read that early models had transmission shudder and airbag recall? All and any advise is appreciated.
Looking to get a 2016 Landcruiser
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From what I've researched so far:
1. Cam Tower Oil Leaks
2. Radiator Leak/They crack easily
3. Valley Plate Coolant Leak
4. AHC functionality
1. Cam Tower Oil Leaks
2. Radiator Leak/They crack easily
3. Valley Plate Coolant Leak
4. AHC functionality
I wouldn't listen to anyone that doesn't own a 16+.
There was a seatbelt recall,, not an airbag recall.
There is a TSB (Tech Service Bulletin) for a hard shift between 1 and 2 when you floor it. The TSB smooths it out. Not all had the issue.
At 80k they may have only changed fluids as they are reliable.
Look on the drive shaft grease nipple and look they have been lubed. I change my oil and lube my drive shaft after taking it to the dealer who said and documented that they lubed the drive shaft but they didn't.
There are 2 radiators. The 16 came with the one that could have a problem. There are some threads about it, but nothing to worry about. You can swap it out to avoid the issue, but many folks don't bother.
Myself if it hadn't been done I would replace the trans fluid & spark plugs.
Diff and transfer case should have been changed every 30k.
The factory steering wheel will have leather issues, you can swap it out or have an auto upholstery shop re due the leather or there are some replacement kits.
I have a 16 and love it.
There was a seatbelt recall,, not an airbag recall.
There is a TSB (Tech Service Bulletin) for a hard shift between 1 and 2 when you floor it. The TSB smooths it out. Not all had the issue.
At 80k they may have only changed fluids as they are reliable.
Look on the drive shaft grease nipple and look they have been lubed. I change my oil and lube my drive shaft after taking it to the dealer who said and documented that they lubed the drive shaft but they didn't.
There are 2 radiators. The 16 came with the one that could have a problem. There are some threads about it, but nothing to worry about. You can swap it out to avoid the issue, but many folks don't bother.
Myself if it hadn't been done I would replace the trans fluid & spark plugs.
Diff and transfer case should have been changed every 30k.
The factory steering wheel will have leather issues, you can swap it out or have an auto upholstery shop re due the leather or there are some replacement kits.
I have a 16 and love it.
I agree with Fisher23.
I have a '16 (I previously had a '13). The '16 has a ton of similarities, but better brakes, 10 speed transmission, updated styling. I haven't had any issues, but I did get the transmission TSB. It has been even more reliable than my '13 (which only had one issue at 99.9k miles - a fuel pump ecu).
I also love my '16.
I have a '16 (I previously had a '13). The '16 has a ton of similarities, but better brakes, 10 speed transmission, updated styling. I haven't had any issues, but I did get the transmission TSB. It has been even more reliable than my '13 (which only had one issue at 99.9k miles - a fuel pump ecu).
I also love my '16.
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