1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Land Cruiser years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. That ranks 3rd out of 26 Land Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 18%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 18% | 156,895 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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 tank develops crack and leaks when filled more than 10 gallons approx 1/2 full. There is a specific point on the tank where it cracks on top. The metal is very thin at this point and possibly with newer Ethanol fuels the tank expands and contracts far more in hot weather? This problem is well…
The fuel tank leaks from a crack potentially formed by stress of fuel and a pressurized system. When full of fuel, the system actively drips and leaks fuel out. Even when not full, there is a vapor smell present. Http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/leaking-gas-from-top-of-tank.225705/ this complaint…
Automatic front seats have stopped working and parts of the mechanism are found on the floor board.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1997 toyota land cruiser. The vehicle has interco - trxusm/t, size 265/75/16 tires. The dot#t 4fw8t5m 20504. The contact purchased 6 snow tires and 2 of them have blown out while driving at 62 mph on an interstate highway. The contact's rear passenger tire blew out. The…
Our 1997 toyota land cruiser is now inoperable due to multiple failures in repairs by folsom lake toyota. Coolant problems have been noted since 1999 with the above repair facility failing to correct defect. Current problems involve folsom lake toyota refusing to correct failed repairs, coolant…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.