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2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, most often about the body and structure (28% of complaints, typically around 121,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Land Cruiser model year since 2000.

Complaints25
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported1
Injuries reported41 death reported

Most common 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

  1. Body and structure

    7 complaints · 28%

    Half of these problems showed up before 121,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.

    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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 102,000 miles
    I have recently purchased (nov 2014) a 1 owner Land Cruiser. This week I had a brake line replaced and it was brought to my attention of the excessive amount of corrosion to the frame. We were all a bit surprised because the vehicle was kept in great condition otherwise and I did an extensive VIN check to make sure it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 140,000 miles

  2. Brakes

    5 complaints · 20%

    Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

    Complete and total braking failure. Zero brake pressure, complete loss of stopping force. Abs failed, all warning lights illuminated. This caused the vehicle to proceed uncontrolled down the road for a couple of kilometers due to driving down hill till it was slowed enough by resistance to pull off the road and call a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 120,000 miles
    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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 102,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    4 complaints · 16%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 140,466 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 243,000 miles

  4. Engine

    3 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: exhaust system.

    Re: cracked exhaust manifold on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser my vehicle developed a crack in the exhaust manifold. It only has 43,000 miles. I believe this may be more widespread. A friend had a 2000 tundra with the same 4.7 liter engine, and his has developed the same condition. A internet search has revealed other…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 25,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 243,000 miles

  5. Speed control

    3 complaints · 12%

    Dt: the contact stated while driving, the vehicle stopped. The engine was still running but the vehicle would not go anywhere. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they found there was throttle body failure. The throttle body was replaced, and there have been no further problems. Updated 01/11/06.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 88,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 243,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?
By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (7 complaints, typically around 121,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); transmission (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Toyota Land Cruiser?
It is the most complained-about Land Cruiser model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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