1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

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1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:23:27.652Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Land Cruiser Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 9 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 9 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 8 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 4 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021
1999: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19810
19822
19830
19845
19854
19861
19874
198810
19893
19905
199111
199210
19938
199420
19958
199612
199717
199816
199923
200025
20019
200212
200310
20045
20059
20069
20073
20088
20096
20103
20114
20120
20136
20142
20152
20164
20174
20184
20190
20211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

7 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 5MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT SUDDENLY WENT ON AND A HIGH PITCHED SOUND CAME FROM THE DASH. THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY WITH THE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR AND I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141110

LOW SPEED - PARKING THE VEHICLE - LOST THE BRAKE POWER - CAN'T STOP THE VEHICLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20190312

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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CAR ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 25 MPH AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. DRIVERS FAULT. THE INDENT FROM THE DAMAGE OF HITTING A POLE THAT DID NOT MOVE WAS 12 TO 18 INCHES DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUMPER. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOLYED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121229

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP SIGN,THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THE UNEXPECTED OCCURRENCE OF ACCELERATION CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031124

POWER TRAIN

2 of 23 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IN PARK POSITION IN THE DRIVEWAY WHILE CONSUMER WAS LOADING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN CAME OUT OF GEAR, ROLLED BACKWARDS, ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS RACING. CONTACTED THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000214

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000322

VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY CUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. HAS HAD SOME NEAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF IT, AND NO ONE CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981222

TIRES

1 of 23 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.