2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. This model year has 9 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Unintended Acceleration
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 9 most recent complaints
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON 7/15/18 AND AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE A LOUD NOISE STARTED BUZZING FROM MY DASHBOARD AND MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS, AND VSC LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AT ONCE. MY BRAKES HAD COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I PRESSED IT…
THE SPARE TIRE IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A STEEL CABLE THAT BROKE SPONTANEOUSLY AFTER 14 YEARS OF STRESS SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF A HEAVY SPARE TIRE. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I SUSPECT THAT THIS MIGHT HAPPEN TO ANY VEHICLE THAT DEPENDS …
ON MAY 29,2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 1 PM, I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WAITING FOR APPROACHING TRAFFIC TO CLEAR SO THAT I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. SUDDENLY, I HEARD A BUZZER ALARM AND NUMEROUS DASH BOARD LIGHTS LIT UP, INCLUDING ABS, VSC, BRAKE, ETC.COMPLETING THE TURN, I REALIZE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP WHEN THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FAILED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE CABL…
ON 8/14/10 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 PM, I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY SOUTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 5-FREEWAY IN NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY (CITY OF VALENCIA) WHEN AN AUDIBLE DASH ALARM AND SEVERAL DASH PANEL LIGHTS LIT UP ON MY DASH PANEL. SHORTLY AFTER THIS OCCURRED, I LOST ALL POWER ASSIS…
VEHICLE SKID CONTROL LOCKS UP FRONT WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAR INTERSECTION. OBJECTS AND PASSENGERS ARE VIOLENTLY THROWN FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN RESOLVING THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION, EVEN AFTER I PAID TO REPLACE THE YAW SENSOR, THE WARNIN…
IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS I HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SITUATION WHICH I FEEL IS QUITE DANGEROUS. THE FOLLOWING HAS HAPPENED ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHILE ON HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATES. WHAT OCCURS IS THAT I WILL BE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65-70 MILES/HR WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS…
MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES GOING DOWN AN INCLINE.*AK
PAINT PEELING (BLACK MATTE FINISH) FROM FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF RACK - ALL SIDES. *AK
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Recalls for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 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.
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?▾
Good Record. The 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has 9 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (3 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
#1: Brake System (3 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints). #3: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
The 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has 0 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 9 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2001 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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?▾
The 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Brake System 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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