2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
On May 29,2013 at approximately 1 pm, I was stopped at a traffic light waiting for approaching traffic to clear so that I could make a left turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-24
Also filed under Service brakes and electronic stability control (esc)
In the past few weeks I have encountered a situation which I feel is quite dangerous. The following has happened on four occasions while on highways and interstates.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-27
Also filed under Power train
My car suddenly accelerated when I pressed the brakes going down an incline.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-11
Service brakes
3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving home on 7/15/18 and as I was pulling into my garage a loud noise started buzzing from my dashboard and my brake light, ABS, and vsc lights all came on at once. My brakes had completely failed without any warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-16
Electronic stability control (esc)
2 of 9 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.