MYRModel Year Report

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

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2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:23:17.736Z

Only 12 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 12 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, 2002 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 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 9 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 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
2002: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 40 MPH CRASHING INTO HER SPOUSE WHO SUSTAINED A BROKEN LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSURED WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100224

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 12 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

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THE POWER DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK WITHOUT MY PARTICIPATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030720

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

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I have purchased this vehicle from the dealer at prestige toyota in ramsey NJ 2002- it was a certified dealer car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230709

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 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.