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This is why I hate buying used cars, even with low mileage... I know the savings are nice but you never know how the first owner treated it, and a lot of people are REALLY stupid.
I agree I bought a used 2005 toyota camry with 143k miles just because people said that they are reliable bla bla Bla but they never told about the problems that could happen like luckily by God's grace the bill to repair it wasn't more than 1300 dollars but if I have to spend 1300 dollars including labor to fix an issue within 6 months and not even 1000 miles driven after buying then that's a concern even though the car only costed 7k dollars it was an engine oil leak issue the valve cover was replaced and the small spark plugs because they were old. From that day I decided I am never buying a used car ever again in My life. Till the time this car will go I will use it since I repaired it and I am taking care of it but not again. I will rather buy a new nissan versa and save few thousand dollars over a new toyota corolla than believe anyone who doesn't highlight issues that toyotas might have..
@@AlexAlex-gs1xh holy sht man you never learned punctuation?
When your battery needs to be replaced in a newer vehicle, they will start freaking the fuck out
I’m seeing a pattern here with Ben and batteries “breaking” his new suvs.
@@DigitalELocker I know right?
95% of vehicle issues are solved with a new battery. lol
Especially on these ultra computerized vehicles.
*These are 10-15 year Panasonic batteries that cost $1,000 each and are literally the best in the industry. Put a volt meter on it and actually test it. The cells also need to be maintained with water hence the fill caps. But "bad battery" needs to be verified with a testing/volt meter. There is simply no better battery than what you have... a $1k Panasonic flooded battery... Panasonic makes the Prius packs and the Tesla... they are simply the best... test, don't guess*
listen to this guy
I have a 2019 Land Cruiser and same thing happened to me 4 weeks ago. Actually the hazard lights wouldn’t turn off. Took it to the dealer and replaced the battery. They said it’s not the miles but the time and use of the battery that drives the need to replace it. You need a new battery. Everything will be back to normal.
Replaced my wife's battery in her '21 4Runner. Same deal, put a new battery in the Land Cruiser and a set of wiper blades, then you'll be good to go.
Since your battery is weak then your probably getting failure to communicate trouble codes. Since everything is electronic a low voltage will trigger many electronic codes. Change your battery and have it reprogrammed.
Agree. If the battery is low it may not even shift correctly. These days, with all the electronic wizardry that must be maintained even when the car is parked, a car that sits too long will lose its charge quickly. A weak battery will expose many flaws.
My belief is.. it's 3 years old and with 15k miles it wasn't driven everyday by the previous owner. In my old car the battery was 12 years old but I drove 250+ miles everyday at tha time, until I switched it out as preventive maintenance. I would recommend getting a new battery. Costco has been good with their pricing so grab one from there if you can. Now I have a 5 month old, with 10k miles on it already, it'll take me a few years until I get a new battery.
My 18 4Runner only has 18k miles. It often sits for a month. It always starts right up and the battery always tests good. A battery should last 10 years easy. The one thing that will kill a battery is running it low or failure to keep the terminals clean. I spray them with battery terminal protector.
That engine bay is 100x better than the incoming LC. No rats nest, no prop rods.
Exactly even new Toyota trucks and SUVs have prop rods now, makes it look cheap for what it is…
You're serious?! the new one has a prop rod?!
@@JokerG16 yes. For a flagship Toyota suv.
2018 Land Cruiser. In Fall 2021 traveling from vacation in Ouray CO back home to San Antonio TX when all of a sudden between Aztec and Bloomfield NM the cruise control stopped working. No other symptoms at all. Was able to stop at the Toyota dealer in Albuquerque and the diagnostic tech was unable to determine cause. Cleared codes and less than 10 minutes down the road, the problem returned. No CC all the way home (agonizing!). Went to local dealer in SA who diagnosed the battery as the problem and replaced it. No further problems.
I moved to Georgetown Ky two years ago. It is home to the largest Toyota plant in the world. Half the town works for Toyota and most drive Toyota's. Several of my neighbors who work for Toyota drive anything but a Toyota. When asked why, they indicated that QC at Toyota is not what it used to be.
Yea that’s not true 😂
You know this is made in Japan, right?
@@erich964 Correct response :) Comparing this LC to Toyotas built in Ky is laughable
Our CR-V had a battery issue. The first time it was replaced under warranty I asked the tech what went wrong he said we had to drive it 43 minutes continuously so the battery stays charged. Happened about 2 years in had to get towed. We only drove it for short hops around time is that how you guys drive? Could be time to upgrade the battery.
I completely agree about the cologne. Probably the main reason I buy new vehicles is worried about the chance of smoke and perfume smell.
I have a 2019 LC bought new five years ago. I have replaced both key fob batteries recently but still on the original under hood battery. But, I used to have a Tundra that needed a new battery when it was only a few months old. I would replace your battery with a high quality one & check alternator output.
Low battery can trigger CEL and other random dash lights to come on on some cars, but in my experience usually Toyota don't have that issue when they have low electrical power, they either start up or they don't at all. I would disconnect the negative cable and reconnect it to see if that clears the airbag light. If that doesn't work try using a scanner to clear the warning lights on the dash and then take it for a drive to see if the airbag light comes back on. If the dash light still comes back on comes back on then pull the 12V battery from the Bronco and put it in the LC and start it up. If the different battery fixes the issue then it's a battery issue. If the underlying issue is indeed electrical then it is likely isolated to a bad battery because a bad alternator or parasitic draw would prevent startup altogether. If that doesn't fix the airbag light then it may indeed be an airbag fault that needs a technician to resolve but only after these easy fixes are tried should it be considered a genuine airbag issue. In the rarest of cases it could actually be an electrical issue such as parasitic draw from a bad ground wire somewhere. If a new battery temporarily fixes the issue but then it comes back, then you probably have parasitic draw and just don't notice it because your alternator is replenishing battery power every time you go for a drive. It's rare to see this issue in a vehicle with no rust though.
They are still reliable... Just because one breaks doesn't mean that it is not reliable
It's click bait buddy
@@MatrixBreak4324 And?
I bet no one would say that about Hyundai/Kia, ohhhh the biasness…
@@bradleyscarreviews I will say that about all brands. also the ones known as the least reliable ones, like Range Rovers/Land rovers and Jaguar
Nuh uh as a toyota owner I can confirm that they are ok not extremely reliable go and see the recalls that they have even the 2023 and 2024 models have recalls like 3 days back 55k 23 and 24 prius have been recalled, and if they were reliable why did I have to spend 1300 dollars including labor to fix my car within 6 months of buying used and I did not even drive 1k miles so how are they reliable.
I had random weird issues when starting. I would get all kinds of error messages. It would also run weird but run fine after driving it for a while. They changed the battery under warranty and it all went away. Runs perfect now
Just replaced my 8 year original Honda battery in my 2016 Acura RDX. Still working…..was just taking a family vacation and didn’t want the car to have an issues. I bought another OEM Honda 8 year battery. Other than basic maintenance…..I haven’t put a wrench on the car since new.
Hey Ben. Mark Williams here from Ken Garff Volvo. It sounds like the original battery is going bad. Very typical. I would replace the battery on both your vehicles. That should solve your issues. Hope all is well and look forward to see you soon. Our 25 model years should be arriving soon. Stay well.
Good to hear from you Mark!
lmao @8:30 was just coming home and seen a guy on the other side of the red light spraying a cloud inside a soon to be sold Nissan ... dealer experience as well as finding a decent vehicle new or used is like hitting gold!
I see your point on the cologne. I have that equal distaste for jewelry. Complete waste of money. Blows my mind that people spend loads of money on something so useless. ESPECIALLY normal, non-rich people.
Likely the battery, Ben. But make sure the "cologne" is not masking another possible issue, e.g. verify no mold or water damage.
Before you run down to dealer/Costco for a new battery you might want to hook up o a non-smart charger with desulfator to restore your OEM battery.
Use a ozone generator, it'll get rid of any smells/odors.
You have to be very careful with those-you can damage your lungs. It also might degrade plastics on the car.
You have a Genesis GV-60, from what I see in your garage
I agreed with you about the cologne and perfume.
I see the Mach E in the garage. Does your wife’s LC not get driven everyday? That could be why the battery isn’t as strong. Have you checked the liquid level in the battery?
Does she leave the car in the accessory position for a long time, that also kills the battery regardless of how old or new, do an alternator test, and a starter test (these are common problems with toyotas)
it's the weather, down in Mapleton 😆 no seriously, battery should be replaced most likely
The battery is likely fine but if it is drained you probably need to replace it my guess is you need a new alternator since we have had a tundra after a while the alternator failed but it was much higher mileage and had similar issues before we replaced it but that is my guess
Fix it, any car can give problems but if start popping a bunch of issues down the road, jump into a current armada.😊 good deals on them before the new one comes put!
Regardless if it's a Toyota or Not .. Cars in general don't like to sit and if they sit then you need to at least connect a trickle charger.
Our 2018 rx350 was doing strange things when i replaced the battery
The biggest issue with the 200 series is the previous owners who replaced showers with cologne. - review synopsis
I'm super confused on why this Air Bag Light isn't covered under warranty. Isn't this a 2yr old Toyota Land Cruiser with less then 15k on the Speedo? These Trucks were selling for almost 100k brand new. I would call Toyota Corporate HQ and let them investigate why Some Dealerships won't grant Warranty Coverage or Good will
got to be a shortage somewhere ----that drain the battery juice,,, cause the short life of the battery...require a good tool to check it out,,,
YES,,, the spark plugs change is very difficult to do,, tie space,, require many components to remove to get access, this big v8 engine,, on the passenger side spark plug,,,, no space to put my hand my tool into it,,,no way,,,
Ben, If you haven’t changed the battery do it now and fit the heaviest battery that will fit into the space. I have done this forever and my batteries last a long time.🤗🇦🇺😀
I noticed your oil pressure is high for a 200 series, might be something to have looked at. It should actually be at the bottom 1/4 mark
Toyota no longer makes quality vehicles. They are the same as the domestic brands and in the owner of a 23 tundra. I haven’t had any issues but interior quality is lacking
Dude are you serious
😂 I know
Anything to get views, it is the battery. Throw a voltmeter on it.
If the battery is dying, there is probably a short somewhere that moves when the vehicle moves. So sometimes it touches and shorts the system.
Actually it would more likely be a parasitic draw from the body control module.
it looks like they've done something to batteries the only last 3 years now
Batteries last longer the 3 to 4 years lol I would definitely get the alternator checked to make sure it’s charging the battery
With so many issues with vehicles, 🤔 yall got gremlins or operator error
I don’t know how she drives such a big vehicle! Love the color, mine is similar with a black out appearance (Pathfinder). PS agree, don’t wear perfume at all. I’ve saved money there!
Yeah they must not be making batteries like they used to.. Just had to replace the battery in my wife’s brand new Cross with only 1800 miles on it 😬
They must not make batteries like they used to. We still have the original battery in my wife's 2016 Honda Odyssey.
The batteries are better (when they are made properly) the real problem is the draw on them is 5x more than it was 10 years ago and the batteries themselves are only about ~2x stronger
It also helps if you drive everyday as the battery will charge more often, and with the electronics drawing the battery will discharge and not get recharged by driving.
It’s battery use and maintenance. Buy a new, high quality battery, reset the battery in the ecm (if that’s a Toyota thing) and drive regularly.
Having those cold Utah winters that battery is probably bad already. 100% sure its a battery issue.
Don't some Toyota/Lexus Vehicles have fragrance bottles located somewhere near the cabin filter location? Maybe that's what you're smelling. Sorry but the dead battery is something expected.. you got a 2yr old Truck with less then 15k on the Speedo. It's been sitting more than sprinting.. start putting some mileage on it like 15k per year and she will be happy. As far as the Air Bag Light that's something that needs to be reset. Sounds like the Stealersship's trying rip you off and turn you into a cash cow. Find an independent Mechanic that has access to reset your Air Bag Light.
Ben, do you guys still have the defender?
No
Thats like computers break down!
You know now, why Toyota can't match Hyundai-Kia's legendary 10-year 100,000-mile warranty. If Toyota did, they would go out of business from enormous warranty repair expense. Only truly reliable automaker provides legendary warranty.
This might be the funniest thing I’ve read in the comments sections in a while… legendary to be in the shop for 9 out of the 10 yrs for service problems.. it’s the only way they can sell cars is by telling people they will keep repairing them for 10 yrs as they fail repeatedly 😂
Damn the battery on my 16 rav4 lasted until last month when I left my driver door open on the car while it was in the garage all nite…. 7 years /64,000 miles… 3 years for a battery seems super low…. I’d be more concerned about your low mileage landcruisers sitting for months on end….. cars that sit always have weird issues
Ben go get it fixed😮
That dash looks straight from 1999 with the exception of the center stack. Still. Our 21 sienna looks way nicer inside wtf
oil pressure is normal.
I think there is an ozone treatment to get rid of the cologne fragnance
As I'm sure you know, many new cars these day draw power from the battery constantly. Plus, batteries can go bad at any time. Stick a new battery in Momma's, and that should take care of the problem. If you're like me you definitely don't want that call with her telling the you "my car won't start". It's takes a man a lot of time to recoup from that type faux pas.😀
excessive amounts of cologne is bad i agree. but two spritz on your neck or wrist before you go out is totally acceptable. with that being said it needs to be a good cologne too, like ysl. people that wear that much that it impregnates every fabric around them is dumb i agree. good cologne isnt bad chemical though and literally a bottle last me like 3 years.
3 year old battery is time to change it.
You should order the new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser or a Lexus GX550
If you don’t drive 20 minutes continuously several times a week, and at least 45 minutes every two weeks or so, you’re gonna have battery issues at an early point in time. Although short jaunts are bad for cars overall, they are especially hard on them in the winter, and terrible on all batteries period.
Put a new battery in it and see what happens
Post a follow up Ben, it won’t be big deal.
i want that white though!
It's just the battery bro. My dad has a 2017 and weeks before the battery full out died, his starts were kind of hard like the example you gave in the vid. Granted, he has over 80k miles on his but that was the original battery. Once you change the battery, it should be fine
I have a 2017 with 80k and factory battery died 4 months ago
@@samirchpk1 that's around the time his died as well. i think that's a strong battery. to last for 7 yrs and 80k? sheesh
Batteries don’t last long if you have electronic devices plugged in to the car all the time. At least that was the case with my car.
Just replace the battery,
Did i see a genesis in the garage?😮
Test car
@BenHardyCars oh wow it looks good.
Get a McGuires odor eliminator bomb new car scent $6 at Walmart man it’ll take the smell right out
Only reliable brand is Lexus, I told you to consider the GX550 and you didn’t listen 😂
about the cologne i disagree completely good scent is just a pleasure it doesn't matter for which sex ..,
Im not hating, but to be honest, I think you just need to accept that ALL cars are going to have issues. Thats just what comes with owning a car, you will have to upkeep, maintain, and replace things when they break--even on Toyotas or Hondas
Dude get some battery tenders you obviously have too many vehicles that don't get driven very much or far
Ben you are the unluckiest person I know, all the cars you use are broken
all the vehicles Ben idolizes the most have issues lol. All the vehicles he doesn’t put on a pedestal don’t have any issues but we don’t talk about that..
LOL
@@BenHardyCars your bias shows
Throw a new battery in there and live happily ever after!!
There seems to be one common denominator with all of your broken down vehicles... no? 🤣
LOL
The battery is technically not part of the vehicle. It isn't made by Toyota.
Toyota batteries have been known to die at around 3 years.
Oh no ....
I wouldn’t buy a car built during Covid. That’s the difference between the land cruisers. 😂
Perfumes are fine. Just buy stuff that actually smells good and use the proper amount.
Overrated waste of money
Toyota batteries are the best in the world, sourced by Panasonic and are known to last up to 10 years. Replace it with the same.
Toyota factory batteries suck.
2 land cruisers…….that sounds like someone preparing for a zombie apocalypse. Or some other form of poop hitting the fan……you know something?
🤷♂️
All the new cars come with batteries made in China. So just go replace it lol
#toyotaquality
In today's video, Ben tells you to take a shower!
They were reliable Now…. Not so much
Batteries only last 2 to 3 years due to all the electronics. Click bait You even said slow start 😂
Doug was right!
You feel that way about perfume and cologne.But other people dont. You didnt make sense with your rant!
Exactly, Ben himself doesn't look like someone who cares about how he looks or how he smells like
he probably smells like fried onions
It’s a disgusting waste of money, just take a shower
Most “scents” are petroleum chemical hydrocarbons. Some are carcinogenic in large quantities and some have estrogenic effects which is definitely not a good thing. If you’re concerned about how you smell, Ben is right - just take a shower!
@@SuperBacDocfinally some common sense👌🏻😆
I think the wife drove it too hard and broke it lol 😂 cmon eliisee prob botched your name lol
Bias😂
Gotdamn, you're a pleasant guy, but you couldn't just get it fixed and then make the video? Sometimes you elaborate on trivial details that just drag your videos along.
Click bait Ben….I guess you’re a guy that drives cars and trucks with no idea how they work. At least you get your views. Pro tip, when the windshield wipers “break”, take your car to the dealer so they can “fix” them with some wiper fluid.
Being a 2021, it was made during chip shortages and factories being down because of covid. That could be why you are having issues. Any vehicle made in 2020-2021 could have anything wrong with them.