FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 26, 1991
38,500 units potentially affected
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.View on NHTSA.gov
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Sep 24, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jun 26, 1991
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, most frequently naming the seat belts, fuel system and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 20 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| May 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| Aug 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| Jul 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar 2010 | 1 | 8 |
| Sep 2015 | 1 | 9 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 | 10 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Seat belts430.8%
- Fuel system430.8%
- Electrical17.7%
- Body & structure17.7%
- Visibility17.7%
- Engine17.7%
- Driver assistance17.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Sep 14, 1989
30,256 units potentially affected
The defect: REAR SEAT LAP BELT MAY NOT RETURN TO FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AFTER USE.
The risk: CONSEQUENTLY, BELT COULD NOT BE RELEASED, DUE TOLOCKING CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR SYSTEM.
The remedy: INSTALL BELT GUIDE, OR SHEATH, TO DECREASE RETRACTING RESISTANCE AND ALLOW FREE BELT MOVEMENT.
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.View on NHTSA.gov
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
FUEL TANK LEAKS
Opened Oct 12, 1990
Closed Aug 30, 1991
There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESLed to recall 91V110000
REAR SAFETY BELT JAMS
Opened Apr 25, 1989
Closed Jul 26, 1989
SUMMARY:THREE COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON THE REAR SAFETY BELTBECOMING JAMMED OR STUCK IN THE BELTS RETRACTOR MECHANISM.THIS PREVENTSFURTHER EXTENSION OR RETRACTION OF THE BELT AND RENDERS BELT USELESSFOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.===
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Fuel systemSeat belts
Filed Sep 24, 2021
The contact owns a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V155000 (Seat Belts) and 91V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available and was no longer being produced. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- NHTSA ID
- 11434270
- Incident
- Sep 24, 2021
Fuel system
Filed Sep 29, 2015
THE FUEL TANK IS LETTING WATER IN AND I HAVE RUST IN MY FUEL LINE.
- NHTSA ID
- 10778500
- Incident
- Sep 7, 2015
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 9, 2010
ON A FEW OCCASIONS (4-8 TIMES), THE GAS PEDAL HAS GOTTEN STUCK, IN SUCH A WAY, THAT THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATED. IT HAS HAPPENED FROM A COMPLETE STOP GOING UP TO 20-25 MPH, AND WHILE ON THE FWY, DRIVING APPROX. 65 MPH. THE FIRST TIME, WHILE DRIVING FROM COMPLETE STOP TO ABOUT 20-25 MPH, MY WIFE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING, SHE TURNED INTO A SMALLER STREET, THEN FORCED THE SHIFTER INTO PARK, AND PULLED UP THE E-BRAKE. ALL OTHER TIMES, WE SIMPLY TAP, OR PUMP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR IT TO GET 'UNSTUCK'. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10318119
- Incident
- Jan 15, 2010
Fuel system
Filed Mar 10, 2005
I HAVE A 1988 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER. THERE IS A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (M01) NHTSA CAMPAIGN #91V110000 THAT DIRECTS THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL GAS TANK WITH ONE WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED DESIGN. I SPOKE TO MY DEALER ABOUT THIS AND THEY REFFERED ME TO SERVCO PACIFIC WHICH IS THE TOYOTA DISTRIBUTOR FOR MY AREA. I SPOKE WITH A MAN NAMED FRED KITAJIMA WHOM IS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FOR SERVCO. HE TOLD ME THAT A CHECK OF MY VIN NUMBER [XXX] SHOWED THAT THE REPLACEMENT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE ON 05/29/1992, AND THAT I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY FURTHER SERVICE. HE WENT ON TO SAY THAT SERVCO PUTS A TEN - YEAR CAP ON SSCS, SO EVEN IF THE FUEL TANK HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED, THEY WOULD NOT DO IT ANYWAY. MY VEHICLE HAS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CAB, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO TRACK DOWN THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT I HAVE A FAULTY "VAPOR CONTROL VALVE" WHICH THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE. I ASKED THE TECHNICIAN WHAT THE PART NUMBER WAS ON THE FUEL TANK THAT IS NOW ON MY VEHICLE AND HE GAVE ME THE FOLLOWING #: [XXX]. I CHECKED SSC M01 AND IT READS THAT THE FUEL TANK IS SUPPOSED TO BE REPLACED WITH PART #: [XXX]. I FEEL THAT MY FUEL TANK HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED AS STATED BY SERVCO PACIFIC AND THAT THEY, SERVCO PACIFIC, IS EITHER NEGLIGENT OR MISTAKEN. *AK *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 10113861
- Incident
- Mar 9, 2005
Seat belts
Filed Jul 30, 1996
SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
- NHTSA ID
- 506868
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1989
ElectricalEngineSeat belts
Filed Mar 5, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 502069
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1992
Body & structure
Filed Aug 15, 1995
THE LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE HAS FAILED, WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER, BUT HAS STARTED TO CORRODE AFTER ITS FIRST YEAR, OWNER BELIEVES IT WAS NOT A TOYOTA REPLACEMENT
- NHTSA ID
- 970507
- Incident
- Aug 15, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jul 17, 1995
VEHICLES EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRROR SHAKES DURING NORMAL DRIVING, CAUSING SEVERE DISTORTION AND MISCALCULATION WHEN CHANGING LANE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 968890
- Incident
- Jul 5, 1995
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
TSB003220
AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
Toyota PRO19-02
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES; WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
PG006-01-Obsolet
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 9 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 42.5 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 52.4 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 41.6 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 40.2 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 41.6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 31.2 |
| 1991 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 39.6 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1988Viewing | 10 | 2 | 2 | 46.2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1985 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.