1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 5 complaints
View as data table
| 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.
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Vehicles transmission was able to be moved while parked with no key, caused severe damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-11
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing mounting.
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The gas line in the rear left side passenger compartment corroded through the pipe and leaked 2 1/2 gallons of gasoling into the wheel well where it remaind, sloshing around unknown to us.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-29
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Soft plug in engine head dislodged, causing engine oil leak.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-05
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1990-10-12Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Fuel tank leaks
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1991-07-12Fuel system, gasoline91V110000 No summary on file.
Remedy: Replace the fuel tank with an improved tank.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.