2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. This model year has 24 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Structural Problems.
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Worst 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Structural Problems
Brake System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 24 most recent complaints
MY SON HAD A WRECK, HE HYDROPLANED AND HIS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. HE GOT A CONCUSSION.
THE VEHICLE'S CHASSIS DETERIORATED AND IT IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WITH SOME LOAD. DESPITE DUE CARE IN KEEPING THE CHASSIS FREE OF ICE AND SALT DURING WINTER TIME, THE CHASSIS IS SHOWING A LOT OF RUST AND APPEARS WEAK TO BE DRIVEN AT IT'S NORMAL ROUTINE. I …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO SUDDENLY DECREASE. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE DECREASED 10-15 MPH IN SPEED. …
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 …
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…
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 RES…
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 DI…
I OWNED 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE FRONT HOOD CAME DOWN HARD WHILE I WAS CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE ENGINE OIL. THE LIFT CYLINDERS ( 10 YEARS OLD / 2000 MODEL..) ARE NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. AND THE HOOD CAME DOWN HARD ON MY HEAD WHILE I WAS CHECKING TH…
2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PROBLEMS: ABS LIGHTS ON, VSS TRAC AND VSC OFF LIGHTS ON. WENT THROUGH TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED CODES FOR THE FOLLOWING: C1223 - ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND C1246 - MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR. TOYOTA DEALER RECOMMEN…
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.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE BRACKET HAD CORRODED. THE DEALER REPLACING THE BRACKET BUT INSTEAD SHE HAD IT TIGHTENED. ON A LATER DATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE …
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). PERHAPS THIS COULD SHED SOME LIGHT ON YOUR DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE PROBLEM WITH THE FAILURE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THEIR VARIOUS TOYOTAS. ACCELERATION ISSUES EMERGED WITH …
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…
VEHICLE WAS BACKED OUT OD PARKING SPOT & WHEN SHIFTED TO FORWARD & GAS APPLIED VEHICLE ACCELERATION WAS NOT CONTROLLABLE, CAUSING A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. THIS WAS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. *TR
TOTAL LOSS OF LIGHTING IN DASH SO THAT DRIVER CANNOT SEE SPEEDOMETER OR ANY OTHER INSTRUMENTATION IN DASH AT NIGHT. *TR
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. …
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 FURTH…
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 S…
SLUDGE IN ENGINE
ANTI-SKID BRAKE FAILURE FOLLOWED BY FAILURE OF FRONT BUMPER. MINIMAL DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER OF VEHICLE IN FRONT.*AK
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Recalls for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has 24 NHTSA owner complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Structural Problems (7 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
#1: Structural Problems (7 complaints). #2: Brake System (5 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
The 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has 6 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 24 total NHTSA complaints. 4 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
The 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Structural Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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