2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 12 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 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.
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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, 2010-02-24
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 12 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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The power door locks intermittently lock without my participation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-20
Structure
2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.
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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, 2023-07-09
Seat belts
2 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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First, middle seat belt at the back were the firs one that got stuck, meant the person had fasten seat belt and when he tried to unfasten the lock got stuck won't open and so we had to pull him out on the side to get out from the seat belt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-01
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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The vehicle was purchased in the spring of 2002 with a full warranty. In approximately the summer of 2002, the vehicle had an oil change. Several months later, the vehicle began to emit blue smoke and the engine failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Toyota Land Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.