2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.

20012003
Complaints
17
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems

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

#13 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2002 Toyota Land Cruiser — FAQ

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

Is the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has 17 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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