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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 12 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, describing incidents dated November 1, 1996 to July 1, 2019.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 5 complaints
Child Seat 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint

Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11244475 · Filed August 16, 2019
FUEL (GAS) TANK DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. LEAKS GAS IF FILLED TO 3/4 OR ABOVE.
ODI #10323193 · Filed April 2, 2010
1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. CONSUMER STATES UNDESIRED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS CERTAIN THAT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HE EXPERIENCED WAS NOT MECHANICAL IN NATURE BUT, RATHER A COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION. THE SITUATION OCCURRED AT TIMES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR…
ODI #10157970 · Filed May 22, 2006
1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PURCHASED NEW BY ME WITH APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MILES. AT APPROX 88,000 MILES, THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM FAILED. IN PARTICULAR, THE OPENING MECHANISM BROKE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR INDICATION OF IMPENDING PROBLEMS. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM EITHER…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

12 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11244475

Incident: July 1, 2019 · Filed: August 16, 2019

FUEL (GAS) TANK DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. LEAKS GAS IF FILLED TO 3/4 OR ABOVE.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10323193

Filed: April 2, 2010

1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. CONSUMER STATES UNDESIRED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS CERTAIN THAT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HE EXPERIENCED WAS NOT MECHANICAL IN NATURE BUT, RATHER A COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION. THE SITUATION OCCURRED AT TIMES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING USED WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE FLOOR MAT OR LINKAGE STICKING TO BE INVOLVED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHATEVER THE PROBLEM IS, IT DOES NOT TRIGGER ANY CODES IN THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER. ON ONE OCCASION, THE CONSUMER ALMOST CRASHED INTO A HOUSE WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED TO RETURN TO IDLE AND THE BRAKES WERE NEARLY UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE . *JB

Latches/Locks/Linkages; Equipment

ODI #10157970

Incident: August 10, 2005 · Filed: May 22, 2006

1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PURCHASED NEW BY ME WITH APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MILES. AT APPROX 88,000 MILES, THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM FAILED. IN PARTICULAR, THE OPENING MECHANISM BROKE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR INDICATION OF IMPENDING PROBLEMS. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM EITHER INSIDE THE VEHICLE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS NECESSARY TO CRAWL OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR (AND BACK IN TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR). THE DEALER HAD TO REMOVE THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL WHILE THE DOOR WAS CLOSE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PANEL AND SEAT. THEREAFTER, THE DOOR OPENING MECHANISM WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. TOTAL COST FOR PARTS AND LABOR WAS APPROXIMATELY $750 PLUS THE ADDITIONAL $350 COST TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL. *JB

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10069386

Incident: December 15, 2002 · Filed: January 15, 2004

WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A TOYOTA DEALER IN MORROW, GA THAT THIS AUTOMOBILE HAS ENGINE SLUDGE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD NOW THAT THE ENGINE HAS LOCKED UP, DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #827735

Incident: August 9, 1998 · Filed: September 9, 1998

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING BRAKE WEAR. BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #819534

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: November 22, 1997 · Filed: November 28, 1997

TRUCK RAN INTO ANOTHER TRUCK MAKING SUDDEN STOP; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR,CAUSING INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. ACCORDING TO DEALER, BRAKES WORKING NORMAL. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #605399

Filed: October 27, 1997

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Visibility

ODI #605029

Filed: September 19, 1997

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Structure

ODI #603506

Incident: November 1, 1996 · Filed: August 29, 1997

THE ELECTRONIC LOCK DEVICE FOR SECURITY FAILED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #528466

Filed: January 20, 1998

BRAKING SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACED BUT DID NOT FIT PROPERLY CAUSING VIBRATION AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ROTORS AND TIRES.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

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