1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
Only 20 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 20 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 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY5 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
CRASH4 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030306
CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE FAULTY.(MICHELIN TIRES, NO OTHER INFO GIVEN). *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20021211
3 of 20 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEED THE POWER STEERING WILL PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. DUE TO A FAULTY SEALS AT STEERING PUMP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20021210
2 of 20 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
WINDSHIELD BROKE AND THE SUNROOF DETACHED FROM VEHICLE DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT, CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO BE EJECTED THROUGH SUNROOF OPENING/2 DEATHS.
NHTSA ODI report, 19950608
Also filed under VISIBILITY
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1994 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 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.