1987 Toyota LAND CRUISER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
220,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 4 complaints (75.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
Seat Belts: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 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 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
2002: 1; 2020: 3
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11329620 · 2020-06-18 (June 18, 2020)
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 89V155, MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: K04. REAR SEAT BELT RECALL. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (LARRY H MILLER TOYOTA, MURRAY, UTAH) NOTIFIED ME OF THE OPEN RECALL DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE SERVICE. THEY CHECKED FOR THE PARTS TO SATISFY THE RECALL WORK, AND COULD NOT FIND THEM. AFTER CHECKING FOR PARTS FOR ABOUT 2 2 WEEKS, THEY TOLD ME TO CALL "TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE". INITIAL REP I SPOKE TO SAID TOYOTA SHOULD OFFER SOME KIND OF REMEDY, IF UNABLE TO SATISFY THIS SAFETY RECALL. A "SENIOR AGENT" FROM TOYOTA NAMED [XXX] CALLED ME (10 DAYS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11329620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11352101 · 2020-08-30 (August 30, 2020)
BACKSEAT SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT OR COME BACK OUT. GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE NOTICED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 220,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11352101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11354539 · 2020-09-12 (September 12, 2020)
OUTBOARD REAR SEATBELTS DO NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. SO MY KIDS CANNOT RIDE IN IT. FUEL TANK ISSUE INVOLVES EXTREMELY HIGH VAPOR BUILDUP. WHEN I TAKE THE CAP OFF TO ADD FUEL, VAPOR PRESSURE IS SO BAD THAT IT HAS BLOWN THE CAP OUT OF MY HAND WHEN REMOVING IT. CAP HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A OEM REPLACEMENT WITH NO CHANGE IN PRESSURE. NO DIFFERENCE IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY OR DRIVEN FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN EITHER CASE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11354539 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 759010 · 2002-03-06 (March 6, 2002)
REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE A HARD TIME RETRACTING. THEY HAVE THE RECALL SEAT BELT GUIDES BUT THEY DON'T HELP. I HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UNDER SEAT TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 759010 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V155000 · Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Reported: 1989-09-14 (September 14, 1989)
REAR SEAT LAP BELT MAY NOT RETURN TO FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AFTER USE.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, BELT COULD NOT BE RELEASED, DUE TOLOCKING CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR SYSTEM.
Remedy: INSTALL BELT GUIDE, OR SHEATH, TO DECREASE RETRACTING RESISTANCE AND ALLOW FREE BELT MOVEMENT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V110000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 1991-06-26 (June 26, 1991)
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO FIRE WHEN NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
NHTSA campaign record ↗