1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Land Cruiser years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. That ranks 2nd out of 26 Land Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 30%), typically at around 179,526 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 7 | 30% | 179,526 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 17% | 93,275 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | 121,927 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 212,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 126,550 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 272,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 240,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
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…
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…
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.
Low speed - parking the vehicle - lost the brake power - can't stop the vehicle
Brake pedal failure inefficient system break function
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.