1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Equipment
3 of 17 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
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I was pulling out from a stop when I got blasted in the face out of air conditioner ventilation with something that made me go blind hyperventilate have sever muscle cramps arms and legs went numb.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-09
A/c on rec. Air full blast has given off toxic fumes that made me go blind, have sever head aches, sever muscle cramps all over body, sever burning eyes, mouth and lungs, total numbers of my bilateral upper and lower extremitys.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Tires
3 of 17 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Tl* - the contact owns a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. The vehicle has interco - trxusm/t, size 265/75/16 tires. The DOT#t 4FW8T5M 20504. The contact purchased 6 snow tires and 2 of them have blown out while driving at 62 MPH on an interstate highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-05
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 17 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Fuel tank develops crack and leaks when filled more than 10 gallons approx 1/2 full. There is a specific point on the tank where it cracks on top.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-10-11
The fuel tank leaks from a crack potentially formed by stress of fuel and a pressurized system. When full of fuel, the system actively drips and leaks fuel out. Even when not full, there is a vapor smell present.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-07
Vehicle speed control
2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.