1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 4 total reports mention: seat belts.
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BACKSEAT SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT OR COME BACK OUT. GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE NOTICED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200830
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 89V155, MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: K04. REAR SEAT BELT RECALL. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (LARRY H MILLER TOYOTA, MURRAY, UTAH) NOTIFIED ME OF THE OPEN RECALL DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE SERVICE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200618
2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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BACKSEAT SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT OR COME BACK OUT. GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE NOTICED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200830
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE A HARD TIME RETRACTING. THEY HAVE THE RECALL SEAT BELT GUIDES BUT THEY DON'T HELP. I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UNDER SEAT TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020308
SAFETY TIMELINE
REAR SEAT LAP BELT MAY NOT RETURN TO FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AFTER USE.
Remedy: INSTALL BELT GUIDE, OR SHEATH, TO DECREASE RETRACTING RESISTANCE AND ALLOW FREE BELT MOVEMENT.
Campaign 89V155000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL TANK LEAKS
FUEL TANK LEAKS
No summary on file.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
Campaign 91V110000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1987 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 89V155000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 91V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.