1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.

19982000
Complaints
27
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:168,478 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:2
#32 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
168,478
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1999 Toyota Land Cruiser — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has 27 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Top reported problems: Brakes (7 complaints, avg 168,478 mi); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 168,478 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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