1999 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Filed Feb 21, 2023 · Acceleration, Transmission · WY

Throttle accelerates on its own when cold. This especially happens when vehicle has not fully warmed up in weather below freezing. I will let off the throttle and vehicle will continue to accelerate for several seconds before seemingly getting unstuck. There is no issue with throttle cable, and throttle body has been cleaned since the onset, which changed nothing.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Fuel system · 272,500 miles · CO

My fuel cap vented gasoline, violently. Fuel ran down my body panels below the gas cap as vapor/liquid spewed out of the car. It seems the fuel system was over pressurized. I was at chinn's lake in colorado. Elevation is roughly 11,000 feet. Temp was around 70f. Gas tank was around half full with premium gas from costco. From what I have read, it appears the gasoline began to boil and needed to vent. This can be from a faulty evap system, an overheated fuel system, ethanol in the gasoline, etc...

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Suspension · 185,000 miles · VT

I purchased this vehicle from rocky's auto mass in worcester massachusettes. I was told it was inspectable. I had it shipped to vermont and my local inspection station explained that the frame is completely missing in certain areas and the vehicle can not be inspected or driven.

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Brakes · 179,863 miles · PR

Low speed - parking the vehicle - lost the brake power - can't stop the vehicle

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Brakes · 179,526 miles · PR

Brake pedal failure inefficient system break function

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Tires · 240,000 miles · VA

I have a set of tire I purchased dot b73r c4ux 3111 ltx/ms size: p275/70r16 one tire has exhibited tread/belt separation. I have a large bulge in the center of the tread with excessive air loss. I have read that there are several recalls on this type tire although this size is not listed.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · 240,000 miles · VA

I have a set of tire I purchased dot b73r c4ux 3111 michelin ltx/ms size: p275/70r16 one tire has exhibited tread/belt separation. I have a large bulge in the center of the tread with excessive air loss. I have read that there are several recalls on this type tire although this size is not listed.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · FL

Experienced a total break failure while driving. My ABS booster pump failed. I had to have the car towed to get repaired.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · NY

Turned vehicle on to drive my son to school. Proceeded 5 blocks and heard warning sound coming from dash. 2 seconds later while crossing major intersection 8 lane avenue in the bronx new york, loss complete power to brakes. Pedal went to the floor with no power at all. Used e brake to come to a cruising stop in front of 49th police precinct. Almost collided with full size school bus while trying to e brake stop. Master cylinder complete failure diagnosed by mechanic. Total cost for repairs $3k dollars. No previous warning before this incident, no previous problems braking before this incident. Problem is well known among land cruiser owners. Checked ih8mud.com for more cases involving this model vehicle from toyota. I've had more than 15 cars in my lifetime, some with very high mileage. Never had complete brake failure. I think about the possibility if I was on highway doing 65mph with no shoulder or traffic ahead. This problem should be rectified as there are numerous cases I've been reading about regarding this particular model and the years 1998-1999. If I would have known about this problem, I would have never ever purchase this vehicle. Please do something about this. Toyota is hiding behind technicalities as usual.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Brakes · 195,000 miles · CA · crash

While turning left at 5mph the ABS and brake light suddenly went on and a high pitched sound came from the dash. The brakes failed completely with the pedal going to the floor and I rear ended the car in front of me. Had it towed to a toyota dealer repair shop. Told that the ABS activator master cylinder failed.