1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Land Cruiser years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. That ranks 5th out of 26 Land Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 42%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 42% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel (gas) tank developed a stress crack. Leaks gas if filled to 3/4 or above.
1996 toyota land cruiser. Consumer states undesired acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated he is certain that the sudden acceleration he experienced was not mechanical in nature but, rather a computer software or other electronic malfunction. The situation occurred at times when the accelerator…
1996 toyota land cruiser purchased new by me with approximately 89,000 miles. At approx 88,000 miles, the driver's door handle mechanism failed. In particular, the opening mechanism broke without any prior indication of impending problems. As a result, the door was unable to be opened from either…
We have been told by a toyota dealer in morrow, ga that this automobile has engine sludge. We have been told now that the engine has locked up, due to engine sludge.
Consumer experiencing brake wear. Brakes had to be replaced three times within two years. Dealer notified and informed consumer that this is normal for this vehicle. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, child seat, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Land Cruiser model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.