2000 Toyota LAND CRUISER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
111,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 25 complaints (12.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 24.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 16.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Traction Control System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Service Brakes: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Power Train: 2; Suspension: 2; Traction Control System: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 6; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2019: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10030567 · 2003-08-01 (August 1, 2003)
ANTI-SKID BRAKE FAILURE FOLLOWED BY FAILURE OF FRONT BUMPER. MINIMAL DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER OF VEHICLE IN FRONT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 73,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10312767 · 2010-02-22 (February 22, 2010)
MY 2000 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HAS EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE RUST SIMILAR TO THE TUNDRA MODELS REPORTED. RECENTLY THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH. WHEN WE TRIED TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE SINCE IT HAD RUSTED THROUGH AS WELL AND WAS INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY WE WERE NOT DRIVING FAST AS WE WOULD HAVE NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10312767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10825491 · 2016-02-10 (February 10, 2016)
CAR WAS STATIONARY BUT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME , HOLES IN FRAME AND RUSTED TO WHERE FRAME IS HOLLOW. TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER RUSTED BADLY AND READY TO BREAK OFF . SWAY BAR RUSTED BADLY AND MOUNT RUSTED OFF THE CAR. FRONT CALIPERS , ROTORS RUSTED BADLY. NEEDS NEW FRAME. BODY RUSTED. ALL INFORMATION WAS WRITTEN UP ON 02/08/16 BY SHORE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPT. MAYS LANDING , NJ REPORT ORDER NUMBER 0404496 .
Owner-reported narrative. 140,466 miles reported. Look up ODI 10825491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10898958 · 2016-08-26 (August 26, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND SERVICE TRACTION WARNING INDICATORSILLUMINATED. THEVEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH, MANUAL SHAFT VALVE, SEALED TYPE T OIL,HEXAGON NUT,DEX 3 TRANSMISSION FLUID, WASHER/SPRING WERE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLEAND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WASABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, BUT THEENGINE STALLED AGAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 243,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10898958 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166743 · 2006-08-28 (August 28, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE SMOKE GOT DARKER AND THE CONTACT PULLED OVER. AN ORANGE GLOW WAS NOTICED BETWEEN THE CONTROLS AND A BOTTLE OF WATER WAS POURED IN THE DOOR TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE WIRES WERE REPAIRED. THE MASTER CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166743 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10100796 · 2004-11-30 (November 30, 2004)
THE FUEL GUAGE HAS NOT BEEN WORKING CORRECTLY FOR LAST MONTH. I AM NOT SURE THAT THE GUAGE ITSELF OR FUEL SENDING UNIT IS CAUSING THIS VERY RARE PROBLEM. THINK THERE IS THE SHORT-CIRCUIT SOMEWHERE. AND I FEEL IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THIS CAR. WHAT IF THIS SHORT-CIRCUIT CAUSES SPARKS IN OR NEAR THE FUEL TANK. WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THIS RARE PROBLEM BEFORE I TAKE MY CAR TO DELARSHIP-SERVICE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100796 at NHTSA ↗