2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

BRAKE LINE, PART NUMBER 47326-60340 BURST WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING. THE PARTICULAR BRAKE LINE PART IS ABOVE FRAME RAIL NEAR FIREWALL. THE PARTICULAR BRAKE LINE PART GOES FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO BRAKE FLUID FITTING ON THE VEHICE FRAME. IT IS BURIED UNDER HOOD, NOT EASY TO INSPECT. PART OF REASON IT IS DIFFICULT TO VISUALLY INSPECT IS THAT THERE ARE "LOOPS" IN LINE TO ALLOW FOR FLEXIBILITY BETWEEN VEHICLE BODY AND CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH ELECTRICALLY BOOSTED BRAKING SYSTEM. UNDER THIS LEAK CONDITION, THE ELECTRIC BOOST FUNCTIONALITY WILL BE LOST, THE BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATES IN MECHANICAL BACK-UP MODE. BRAKE PRESSURE IS GENERATED SOLELY FROM DRIVER FOOT. DUE TO LEAK IN ONE CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO BRAKE PRESSURE IN ONE CIRCUIT OF BRAKE SYSTEM. THE COMBINATION OF NON BOOST-ASSISTED BRAKING AND ONE CIRCUIT DEACTIVATE RESULT IN EXTREMELY DEMOLISHED BRAKING ABILITY FROM DRIVER.

NHTSA ID

11132039

Incident

Sep 23, 2018

Mileage

135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA. ALARM SOUND, FLASHING LIGHTS AND BRAKE PEDAL UNRESPONSIVE. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPT 19, 2016 WITH 65,596 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE TRUCK HAD RECENTLY BEEN INSPECTED SEPT 2, 2016 AND ALSO HAD THE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT CHARLES BARKER TOYOTA IN VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 65,121. THE SERVICE MANAGER DID STATE IT WAS NOT COMMON PRACTICE TO BLEED THE BRAKE LINES ALTHOUGH I DID FIND SEVERAL SITES ON LINE THAT SAID THIS SHOULD BE DONE. I AM RETIRED AND DRIVE VERY LITTLE. AFTER A 400 MILES ROAD TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA THIS HAPPENED. I FEEL LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND FORTUNATE THAT THIS OCCURRED IN A FLAT STRETCH OF ROAD. $3229.92 LATER AFTER REPLACING THE ABS SYSTEM WE WERE ABLE TO RETURN HOME. PAPER WORK AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

NHTSA ID

11079095

Incident

Sep 20, 2016

Mileage

65,593 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

NHTSA ID

10929684

Incident

Dec 1, 2016

Mileage

135,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. DIAGNOSIS WAS ABS PUMP AND CORRESPONDING COMPUTER.

NHTSA ID

10716028

Incident

Sep 18, 2014

Mileage

75,000 mi

WE CAME HOME LATE AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT SEPT, 07 2011 AROUND 9:00 PM, SAW THE TAIL LIGHTS AND FRONT AMBER LIGHTS OF THE 2006 LAND CRUISER PARK AT THE DRIVEWAY WAS ON. I WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO GET THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND LOCKED IT BACK. WE WENT INTO THE HOUSE FOR 10 MINUTES AND CAME OUT SIDE AND THOSE LIGHTS ARE TURN ON AGAIN. I GOT THE KEY AGAIN AND THIS TIME I UNLOCK THE DOOR AND TRY TO START THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THE BATTERY ARE DEAD, I TRY VERY THINGS I CAN THINK OF TO TURN THOSE LIGHTS OFF, NO LUCK, I END UP TO OPEN THE HOOD TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND FOUND THE PLASTIC HORN ON THE GROUND AND HAD BEEN MELTED OFF FROM THE METAL HORN ITSELF. THE NEXT DAY SEPT, 08 2011. I TOOK THE BATTERY OUT AND PUT IN THE GARAGE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY BACK UP. ON FRIDAY SEPT, 09 2011, I PUT THE BATTERY BACK ON THE VEHICLE AND TURN THE CAR OVER, I DROVE ALL THE WAY TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THEM ON NEXT MONDAY SEPT, 12 2011. DROVE THE CAR HOME , LOCK THE CAR ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER CAME OUT AND FOUND THE LAND CRUISER LIGHTS ON AGAIN, WENT TO GET THE KEY AND TURN ON THE ENGINE AND THIS TIME THE DASH BOARD LIGHT ALSO FLASHING, THE CAR ENGINE RAN FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REV UP BY ITSELF AND STAYED REV. I STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL NOTHING CHANGE, AND ALSO TRY TO STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GAS PEDAL HAD NO RESPOND WHAT SO EVER WITH THE ENGINE SPEEDING UP. STUCK ACCELERATOR CONTROL? WAS THERE ANY OF THIS BEEN REPORTED? WAS THERE A RECALLED? *TR

NHTSA ID

10424572

Incident

Sep 7, 2011

Mileage

33,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS FRICTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN LUBRICATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED REGARDING THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RETURNED THE CONTACTS CALL WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,940. UPDATED 10/05/10 *BF THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER AGREEDED TO REPLACE THE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $120 OF THE $560 REPAIR. UPDATED 10/07/10

NHTSA ID

10342161

Incident

Jul 8, 2010

Mileage

38,940 mi

DEAR SIR; CONCERNING THE TOYOTA-RECALL-PROBLEMS, THERE WERE/ARE MANY CASES EVEN IN JAPAN, ALTHOUGH THE JAPANESE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT DID NOT ANNOUNCE ON IT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU NEED SUCH AN DATA ON THE INPORTANT TROUBLE CASES IN JAPAN FOR THE NEWLY TOYOTA IN FUTURE, I WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SOME PHENOMENON-DATA ON MY CASES AS AN USER, I THINK: PARTICULARLY, UNEXPECTEDLY HIGH ROTATION OF THE ENGINE /ALTERNATIVELY SLOW ROTATION SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY STOP. IT MEANS "UNEXPECTEDLY ENGINE-BRAKE" AS YOU KNOW. ANYWAY, ALL OF THESE UNEXPECTED HIGHLY/SLOWLY ROTATION OF THE HIGH VOLUME-ENGINES WERE DEPENDED UPON THE ETCS, I ALSO THINK/ BELIVE EVEN AT THIS TIME AS AN USER FOR A LONG TIME WITH HIGHLY SENSITIVE TECHNICS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENSION ON THESE PROBLEMS FOR A NEWLY TOYOYA AS A JAPANESE. (NOTE) I HAVE BEEN IN THE UC-BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, A LONG TIME BEFORE. *TR

NHTSA ID

10317384

Incident

Mar 6, 2005

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING WOULD BIND AND STOP TURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STOP SCREW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE IS STILL OCCURRING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,121 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,199.

NHTSA ID

10276854

Incident

Oct 23, 2008

Mileage

59,199 mi

Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines.

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, normal buffing or polishing repair procedures should not be attempted. This can cause further damage and result in visible depressions in the paint surface. The following are the three major categories of acid rain damage: •Minor damage: requires only buffing to repair. •Moderate damage: usually requires neutralizing, color sanding, and buffing. •Severe damage: extending beyond 1/2 mil of clearcoat on a pearl, metallic, or solid color, requires neutralization, sanding, and repainting. In cases where acid rain damage is minor, neutralization and buffing with a liquid-type paint finessing product may provide an adequate repair. Only specially formulated products outlined in this bulletin should be used for that purpose. Unfortunately, other than minor damage, there is no simple method of determining the actual extent (depth) of acid penetration other than color sanding a representative affected area until there is no visible etching or depressions, followed by measuring the amount of paint removed with either a magnetic or digital-type film thickness gauge. The procedures in this bulletin are intended for use by qualified body/paint technicians and should not be attempted by inexperienced personnel. It is the dealer’s responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicle’s paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. Perform frequent vehicle washing, as often as daily, during high heat and humidity periods to minimize the potential for paint damage due to acid rain exposure. This is especially important in geographical areas known for high frequency and concentration of acid rain and industrial fallout.

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation and corrosive action also occur more rapidly on dark colored cars as direct sun heat increases. It is the dealer’s responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicle’s paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. In areas known for high frequency and/or concentration of acid rain, frequent vehicle washing during high heat or humidity periods will minimize the potential for paint damage caused by acid rain. It is further recommended that either reverse osmosis or deionized water be used to prevent water spotting.

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible.

Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film within 90 days from initial application.

Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across horizontal body surfaces such as the hood, roof, or deck lid. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to clean vehicles that may have been subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles such as rail dust during rail transportation or extended storage near industrial areas.