Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 is a car that many people dream of. Those who have the Prado 120 are not ready to exchange their reliable horse. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 in its third incarnation appeared before the general public in 2002. Like the previous two models, the Land Cruiser 120 received the Toyota 4Runner platform (Toyota Hilux Surf). The basis of the car was laid "three whales" - high reliability, good cross-country performance and a level of comfort close to a passenger car. In 2007, Land Cruiser Prado underwent a light restyling, during which the optics, radiator grille were slightly changed, and the spare wheel “moved” under the bottom of the trunk. On the Arabic versions with an additional fuel tank, the spare wheel remained on the trunk door. In 2010, the Prado 120 was replaced by the fourth-generation Land Cruiser Prado, which received the designation 150. Is the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 really as good in terms of reliability as it is “smalled”. All in order. The offer to buy the Prado 120 in the secondary market is at least a few. These are mainly cars from Europe and the Gulf countries. Many SUVs were sold in Russia by official dealers. Pick up a truly worthy copy is not so easy, besides, most cars have a twisted mileage. In fact, the owners of the SUV often roll on 30-40 thousand km per year, or even more, which significantly exceeds the average 20-25 thousand km. But there are exceptions – cars with real small mileage. The Prado Land Cruiser remains liquid for a long time, losing very slowly in value. Such a “valuable” car is not ignored by car thieves.

Engines

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 was equipped with atmospheric gasoline engines and turbodiesel. There are even versions with atmospheric diesel. The line of gasoline engines was represented by inline 4-cylinder units with a working volume of 2.7 liters - 2TR-FE with a capacity of 163 hp with an automatic valve timing system VVT-i and 3RZ-FE 150 hp without VVT-i, as well as a V-shaped "six" with a working volume of 4 liters 1GR-FE - 249 hp and 3.4 liters 5VZ-FE - 185 hp (for the domestic market of Japan). Diesel versions are represented by 4-cylinder engines, mainly 1KD-FTV turbodiesel with a capacity of 163 hp, since 2004 - 166 hp, and after 2006 - 173 hp. Also on the Arabian Prado there is a 1KZ-TE turbodiesel with 131 hp and a 5L-E diesel engine with 94 hp. Gasoline engines are very reliable. The drive of the valve timing is chain, with a huge resource. Even on pretty running cars, the need for major repairs of engines did not arise. Valve adjustment is made with washers, as a rule, for 200-250 thousand km the gap goes no more than 0.1 mm, and there is no need for adjustment. Unstable operation of the gasoline engine, increased consumption and reduced traction are often caused by contaminated injectors. After cleaning the nozzle, the engine comes alive again. As a rule, the need for this appears after 60-100 thousand km of run. On cars with a mileage of more than 300 thousand km cleaning nozzles most likely will not get rid of, they will have to be replaced. The cost of one nozzle from 11 to 18 thousand rubles. The same symptoms appear after 150-200 thousand.

Transmission

The SUV was equipped with a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission, later 5-speed. Prado with "mechanics" are rare. There is no "automatic" complaint. Some owners complain about the appearance of tremors during switching. This is also true for cars older than 4 years. Often, getting rid of tremors helps to change the oil in the box. Failure cases are rare, and even then occur with quite tangible runs on copies of 2003-2004.

The all-wheel drive transmission provides power distribution between the front and rear axles in a ratio of 40:60. If necessary, you can use the interaxial lock with a lowering row. Problems with blocking can occur with large runs due to the failure of the actuator, which is a small unit with an electric motor on the transfer case. The price of the new block is 7-12 thousand rubles. The coils of the front and rear gearbox can “sallow” after 200-250 thousand km.

Pollens of the internal SRUS often require replacement when running more than 140-180 thousand km. The cost of a new anther is 1.5-2 thousand rubles. Front stage bearings run more than 100-150 thousand km. The cost of the bearing in the collection with a hub is about 5 thousand rubles.

Walking

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 was equipped with both conventional and more comfortable - air suspension. Shock absorbers run more than 200-250 thousand km. To replace all racks will have to pay about 20-25 thousand rubles. Balls run about 150-200 thousand km and change in the assembly with the lower levers (about 10 thousand rubles). Silent suspension blocks run more than 150-200 thousand km. The front stabilizer racks serve more than 120-150 thousand km. After 150-200 thousand km, there are frequent cases of destruction of the rear stabilizer. For a new one will have to pay about 5 000 rubles. On cars older than 7-8 years, there is sometimes a slight skew on the left side. The reason is the features of the weighting, the left side is loaded more. Some services recommend swapping left and right springs. Air pillows walk more than 150-200 thousand km. The new pneumoballon will cost 5-6 thousand rubles, work on its replacement - about 1-1.5 thousand rubles. The air compressor with serviceable air cushions runs more than 200-250 thousand km. If you ride on the "herbal", then its resource does not exceed 150,000 km. The new compressor is relatively inexpensive 9-10 thousand rubles. The least reliable element of air suspension is the body position sensor, the resource of which is about 60-100 thousand km. When it fails, the body is constantly in the uppermost position. New sensor dealers are ready to replace for 20 000 rubles. The analogue can be found for 6000 rubles, the work on its replacement will cost no more than 2 000 rubles. The reason for excessive rigidity of air suspension (constant work in the "sport" mode) can be a break in the wire in the corrugated tube on the body of the shock absorber, often left.

Body and salon

The quality of the paint coating does not raise big questions. On cars older than 4 years, the first traces of corrosion appear on the frame. Around the same time, chrome begins to dim on the elements of the external finish of the body. On the front bend of the hood, chips often appear, which subsequently swells the paint. Over time, the back door of the trunk sags. You can return it to its place by adjusting the loops. For many, over time, the hatch cover of the fueling neck begins to touch the body in the extreme open position, which leads to damage to the paint coating at the point of contact. The situation can be corrected with the help of “strong hands”. On older Toyota Land Cruiser eventually acidifies trapezoid wipers and the mechanism of drive rear windshield wiper. The same problem arises with the mechanism of lowering the spare wheel. Often causes complaints flimsy fastening of fog lamp in the front bumper, which causes it to dangle. On SUVs older than 2005, the front lights are often cloudy. The situation can be corrected by polishing the glazing. Due to the drying of the old sealant in the places of fastening of rails after rain or washing, it may appear to leak in the cabin. On the Prado older than 2006, the front panel often cracks when operating in regions with hot climates. The panel will cost 15 thousand rubles. When running more than 100-150 thousand km, scuffles appear on the steering wheel and seats with leather trim. Problems with cabin cooling are more often due to leaks in the air conditioning system.

Engines

• Even on pretty running cars, the need for major repairs of engines did not arise.
• The gap is not more than 0.1 mm and there is no need for adjustment.
• As a rule, the need for this appears after 60-100 thousand km of run.
• At the Prado 2003-2004 with the 1GR-FE engine, sometimes there is a need to replace the pierced cylinder head gasket.
• On diesel engines of 2003-2005, it was necessary to open the engine to replace burned pistons.
• Problems with "supercharging" appear due to the failure of the actuator of the turbocharger, changing the angle of position of the turbine blades.
• The starter may fail after 250-300 thousand km.

Transmission

• Often, getting rid of tremors helps to change the oil in the box.
• Failure cases are rare, and even then occur with quite tangible runs on copies of 2003-2004.
• If necessary, you can use the interaxial lock with a lowering row.
• Problems with blocking can occur with large runs due to the failure of the actuator, which is a small unit with an electric motor on the transfer case. The price of the new block is 7-12 thousand rubles.

Walking

• Some services recommend swapping left and right springs.
• When it fails, the body is constantly in the uppermost position.
• With the “age” on the Prado 120 in the steering wheel appear backlashes – with a run of more than 80-120 thousand km.
• The brakes of an SUV often cause problems.
• The first to be suspected are the “sub-sourcing” calipers. Repairs cost 3-10 thousand rubles.

Body and salon

• On cars older than 4 years, the first traces of corrosion appear on the frame.
• The same problem arises with the mechanism of lowering the spare wheel.
• Due to the drying of the old sealant in the places of fastening of rails after rain or washing, it may appear to leak in the cabin.
• km there are scuffs on the steering wheel and seats with leather trim.
• Problems with cabin cooling are more often due to leaks in the air conditioning system.
• In case of failure of the air conditioner compressor, which also sometimes happens, it is necessary to pay about 20-25 thousand rubles.
• The ignition lock often fails after 250-300 thousand km The reason is the fragile core.
• If the run is more than 150-200 thousand km, it is possible to refuse the generator.

The list of most frequently repeated faults is exhausted. What conclusion can we draw? Fresh copies do not cause any problems. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 requires little or no investment for the first five to six years. And after problems not so much, besides they are all easily solved and eliminated. More serious financial investments may require the chassis of the car about 30-50 thousand rubles. Maybe you'll have to mess with the brakes. The rest of all the trifles and the likelihood of these malfunctions on one particular car is not so high. And after their elimination, the car will be happy with its unpretentiousness for a long time.

• Engines: Even on pretty running cars, there was no need for major repairs of engines.
• Transmission: It is often possible to get rid of tremors by changing the oil in the box.
• Chasing: When it fails, the body is constantly in the uppermost position.
• Body and salon: On cars older than 4 years, the first traces of corrosion appear on the frame.

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