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2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is body and structure, typically around 140,000 miles. It has 5.0 times the complaints of a typical Land Cruiser model year.

Typical year5.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
25
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
87
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
13mpg

The worst 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    7
  • Brakes
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3

Problems by type

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  • Body
    7
  • Brakes
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Locks
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 87

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 87 bulletins for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.7L 8‑cyl4WD121513

What 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Seat belts · CA

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. The car dealer and business received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 89V155000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was no longer available. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the recall was no longer active, and that the recalled parts were no longer in production. The manufacturer had not provided any assistance to the contact. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Dec 24, 2019 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

My son had a wreck, he hydroplaned and his air bag did not deploy. He got a concussion.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Body, Suspension · NY

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 believe a vehicle's chassis could last for more than 20 years in the absence of any accident or collision which we never had with the vehicle.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · 141,000 miles · FL

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. The failure occurred on approximately five occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs, but the failure persisted. On the most recent occasion, the rear passenger side wheel seized due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seal bearing, a snap ring, the rear passenger side axle bearing retainer, the brake drum gasket, the skid control rotor, and the rear parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 243,000 miles · NY

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 transmission fluid, washer/spring were replaced. The remedy failed to repair the vehicleand the failure recurred. The engine stalled on the highway while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle wasable to be restarted after numerous attempts, but theengine stalled again. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that thethrottle body assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 243,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 140,466 miles · NJ

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. Needs new frame. Body rusted. All information was written up on 02/08/16 by shore toyota service dept. Mays landing , nj report order number 0404496 .

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · MI

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 resistance to pull off the road and call a tow truck. Again, it was a complete and total brake failure, diagnosed by toyota as a failed ABS pumping and accumulator system.

Filed Apr 18, 2015 · Body · 140,000 miles · NY

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 did an extensive VIN check to make sure it was well maintained and serviced , which it was at the same dealership it was purchased at in central ny. The frame was coated with a underbody coating- apparently after the fact of original purchase, which left me in the dark about the situation underneath. I know there is numerous issues with frames from toyota in this time frame and my vehicle seems to be falling under this excessive frame rot issue.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Body, Locks · 144,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

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 the engine oil level... The lift cylinders of the engine hood should be recalled for the safety reason....

Filed Dec 5, 2010 · Driver assistance · 97,000 miles · CA

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 recommend to replace "skid control ecu" found through internet that is common problem for toyota trucks particularly sequoias.

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Questions about the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Is the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, 5.0 times a typical Land Cruiser model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Body and structure, with 7 complaints, typically around 140,000 miles. Next is brakes (5).

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser get?

Official estimates for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.7L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 15 highway.

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