2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
Only 25 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 25 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 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
7 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ANTI-SKID BRAKE FAILURE FOLLOWED BY FAILURE OF FRONT BUMPER. MINIMAL DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER OF VEHICLE IN FRONT.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030801
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED (NOV 2014) A 1 OWNER LAND CRUISER. THIS WEEK I HAD A BRAKE LINE REPLACED AND IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION OF THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CORROSION TO THE FRAME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150418
5 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
COMPLETE AND TOTAL BRAKING FAILURE. ZERO BRAKE PRESSURE, COMPLETE LOSS OF STOPPING FORCE. ABS FAILED, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150728
Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.
CRASH DEATHShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER HAD PULLED PARTIALLY INTO GARAGE AND SHUT OFF VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN REMOVED SOME ITEMS FROM VEHICLE, RESTARTED VEHICLE TO PULL COMPLETELY INTO GARAGE. CONSUMER HAD SHIFTED TO PARK, AND DROPPED AN ITEM ON GARAGE FLOOR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20020823
3 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
CRASH2 of 25 total reports mention: traction control system.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 2000 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 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 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.