2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Land Cruiser years
- Not enough data 8th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. That ranks 8th out of 26 Land Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 103,139 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 33% | 103,139 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 22% | 86,089 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 136,589 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 118,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 127,493 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 156,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
I was driving home on 7/15/18 and as i was pulling into my garage a loud noise started buzzing from my dashboard and my brake light, abs, and vsc lights all came on at once. My brakes had completely failed without any warning. The pedal went right to the floor when i pressed it and it would not…
The spare tire is held in place with a steel cable that broke spontaneously after 14 years of stress supporting the weight of a heavy spare tire. If this happened on the highway it may have caused a serious accident. I suspect that this might happen to any vehicle that depends on a single steel…
On may 29,2013 at approximately 1 pm, i was stopped at a traffic light waiting for approaching traffic to clear so that i could make a left turn. Suddenly, i heard a buzzer alarm and numerous dash board lights lit up, including abs, vsc, brake, etc.completing the turn, i realized that the brakes…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota land cruiser. The contact was driving 5 mph over a speed bump when the spare tire cable failed, causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found that the tire cable was defective and…
On 8/14/10 at approximately 6 pm, i was traveling with my family southbound on interstate 5-freeway in north los angeles county (city of valencia) when an audible dash alarm and several dash panel lights lit up on my dash panel. Shortly after this occurred, i lost all power assist in my braking…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.