Land Cruiser has a ride problem

[LCOceans]

I think much of this criticism comes from an internet based critic type who will find identify a "problem" and plant the thought. This is a past-time for many bored people today. And from there, individuals will read or watch, and take to that thought.... "oh, I had never really thought of that before, but now that I consider this, maybe it does drive a little jerky and that is a big deal, or it has a small fuel tank, or it has no power, etc etc."

From my own point of view I identify this small fuel tank issue which is deemed a large problem. I would have never considered this issue or given it a second thought if not for this forum. I would just fill the tank up after driving about 250 miles. I think this is what I have always done with my 4Runners for the last 20 years as well as GX470 which drinks the gas and I feel like I am filling that one up every few days.

 

[LCOceans]

I want to say that my post above is not a slight against the OP. It is my theory of how a larger thinking process occurs on a subject like a vehicle that drives criticism as we have seen with this LC. It is the internet at work.

 

[teghogh]

So, have you sold your LC250 yet?

yes

 

[basicxj]

I think much of this criticism comes from an internet based critic type who will find identify a "problem" and plant the thought. This is a past-time for many bored people today. And from there, individuals will read or watch, and take to that thought.... "oh, I had never really thought of that before, but now that I consider this, maybe it does drive a little jerky and that is a big deal, or it has a small fuel tank, or it has no power, etc etc."

From my own point of view I identify this small fuel tank issue which is deemed a large problem. I would have never considered this issue or given it a second thought if not for this forum. I would just fill the tank up after driving about 250 miles. I think this is what I have always done with my 4Runners for the last 20 years as well as GX470 which drinks the gas and I feel like I am filling that one up every few days.

And there I was thinking "mama mia- look at the increased range compared to my Rubicon"

 

[Sugarloafer80]

Clarify which models got the tiny 245/7?5 R18s the smaller OD tire will NOT ride as well. Wasn't that the stock tire size on the 1958?.
Pressures are key as well.
33/33 is placard and by no means low as all manufactures will run as much pressure as possible for mileage these days.
You can feel a difference in 33/33 v 35/35 readily!

 

[lar317]

My wife has 21 GX 460, LC rides about the same pretty good in my opinion . The GX has less wind noise, Try the 25 4Runner it is bumpy, I know I had one.

 

[Redfred]

I’m only two weeks in to a 2026 LC/LC and the ride quality is the same as it was on the extensive test drive I took before buying. I wouldn’t have purchased it if I thought there was a problem. I think it also depends a lot on what you’re coming from. My last daily driver was an 2nd Gen sequoia with high miles so suspecnsion was worn and tired. My summer ride is a Z4 with runflats. A very harsh ride on anything but perfectly smooth pavement. Compared to those two the LC rides great.

 

[wpage]

Satisfied totally with my 2025 LC ride comforts. I thought my old Hummer had a good road feel. ..

The LC takes the cake for a comfy journey..

 

[blkcctsent]

2026, I HATE the ride. It is so busy and unsettled, Ive owned many 4x4 trucks modified and not modified. This feels tuned incorrectly, never stops vibrating on tiny road cracks. Toyota wont help me out unfortunately. 1900 miles.

 

[what_have_they_done]

2026, I HATE the ride. It is so busy and unsettled, Ive owned many 4x4 trucks modified and not modified. This feels tuned incorrectly, never stops vibrating on tiny road cracks. Toyota wont help me out unfortunately. 1900 miles.

Yep, pavement tune, 2024 4runner is better in every sense except adaptive cruise control down to low speeds.

 

[RideWithYanu]

2026, I HATE the ride. It is so busy and unsettled, Ive owned many 4x4 trucks modified and not modified. This feels tuned incorrectly, never stops vibrating on tiny road cracks. Toyota wont help me out unfortunately. 1900 miles.

I’m surprised you purchased a vehicle you hate. Good news for you is that resale value on these remains very high, so you should be able to offload it without too much money lost on your very extended test drive. I hope you find a vehicle you enjoy!

 

[supernova]

when i got my LC last year, I thought the vehcile was very bumpy compaired to my 2001 sequoia (going over speed bumps). But after a year either the supension has settled down, or I have gotten used to it that I dont feel much bumps

 

[lar317]

My 1958 is very smooth, and handles great on the Highway and local roads

 

[what_have_they_done]

It’s not horrific, just rides like bilsteins with heavy springs.

My 1958 is very smooth, and handles great on the Highway and local roads

Take it to fire roads, different story…

 

[lar317]

If I wanted to tear up a 60-70k. Vehicle I would.

 

[blkcctsent]

I’m surprised you purchased a vehicle you hate. Good news for you is that resale value on these remains very high, so you should be able to offload it without too much money lost on your very extended test drive. I hope you find a vehicle you enjoy!

Kind of hard to test drive a car that I ordered. Most of the LC are backordered. The one I test drove did not feel this way.

 

[blkcctsent]

when i got my LC last year, I thought the vehcile was very bumpy compaired to my 2001 sequoia (going over speed bumps). But after a year either the supension has settled down, or I have gotten used to it that I dont feel much bumps

How many miles do you have on it? Have you done any modifications to your suspension or tires? I have swapped out multiple times, tire size, pressure, load rating doesnt help it. Not sure what year you have but the 2025 evidently has different front strut model numbers and noticed that it was substantially smoother at 6500 miles than mine at 1900 miles. Anxiously waiting that break in period.

 

[supernova]

How many miles do you have on it? Have you done any modifications to your suspension or tires? I have swapped out multiple times, tire size, pressure, load rating doesnt help it. Not sure what year you have but the 2025 evidently has different front strut model numbers and noticed that it was substantially smoother at 6500 miles than mine at 1900 miles. Anxiously waiting that break in period.

2025, with 20" wheels , all stock and about 4800 miles. I had reduced the air to about 32psi (came with 42) but after the yearly physical the dearler filled it up to 38psi

 

[RideWithYanu]

Kind of hard to test drive a car that I ordered. Most of the LC are backordered. The one I test drove did not feel this way.

Ah gotcha. My purchasing experience was in the United States, where Toyota prevents consumer-level ordering of vehicles without any exception. Dealers often lead customers to believe that the customer has ordered a vehicle, as they can collect a deposit and make a guarantee to the customer that they will sell them something from their allotment. But Toyota dealers cannot even order in the USA - they get what they get - so in the USA there’s not a single back-ordered Land Cruiser.

That’s a bummer though that yours doesn’t meet your expectation. Lots of silky smooth driving cars on the market though!

 

[blkcctsent]

Ah gotcha. My purchasing experience was in the United States, where Toyota prevents consumer-level ordering of vehicles without any exception. Dealers often lead customers to believe that the customer has ordered a vehicle, as they can collect a deposit and make a guarantee to the customer that they will sell them something from their allotment. But Toyota dealers cannot even order in the USA - they get what they get - so in the USA there’s not a single back-ordered Land Cruiser.

That’s a bummer though that yours doesn’t meet your expectation. Lots of silky smooth driving cars on the market though!

To clarify, when I said “backorder,” I didn’t mean a custom order. By the end of 2025, no dealers had inventory—you had to put money down on incoming stock. Most 2026 models were already reserved before arrival. I called every dealership in Arizona and found only one available, and we put $1,000 down on it.

We were only able to test a blue 2025 model at one dealer. (we didn't want blue)I didn’t notice this issue on that vehicle, which suggests it’s either related to the 2026 strut changes or poor rebound damping in the shocks that Toyota is unwilling to address.