1991 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system215.4%
- Electrical215.4%
- Driver assistance17.7%
- Engine17.7%
- Other / unspecified17.7%
- Powertrain (other)17.7%
- Tires & wheels17.7%
- Transmission17.7%
- Body & structure17.7%
- Visibility17.7%
- Brakes17.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTION RELAY CONSTANTLY OVERHEATS, THEN FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. THE ELECTRICAL LINE THAT CARRIES LOAD TO RELAY IS RATED TOO SMALL FOR LOAD. CONSUMER LIVES IN THE DESERT AND IT GETS VERY HOT ON THE ROAD.*AK
THIN 12 GUAGE WIRE INSTALLED WHERE A THICKER 10 GUAGE WIRE SHOULD BE. THE NARROWER GUAGE CAUSES ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION RELAY TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. THE FIX WAS TO INSTALL 10 GUAGE WIRE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTION RELAY CONSTANTLY OVERHEATS, THEN FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. THE ELECTRICAL LINE THAT CARRIES LOAD TO RELAY IS RATED TOO SMALL FOR LOAD. CONSUMER LIVES IN THE DESERT AND IT GETS VERY HOT ON THE ROAD.*AK
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ENGINE LOW SPEED, ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN MOUNTAINS, WON'T RESTART DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, PARTS HAV EBEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HE HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO DECELERATE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND STEPPING OUT OF IT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS PINNED IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND SEVERELY INJURED. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR TEN DAYS AND PLACED IN A REHABILITATION UNIT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 196000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALER. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM AFTER 2 WEEKS.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
LUG NUTS BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF VEHICLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
ODOMETER FRAUD.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING ON I-40, WESTERN OKLAHOMA, ABOUT 65 MPH. DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED, COMPLETE SEPARATION OF TREAD/BELT SECTION FROM SIDEWALLS. REPLACED WITH SPARE, CONTINUED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HE HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO DECELERATE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND STEPPING OUT OF IT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS PINNED IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND SEVERELY INJURED. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR TEN DAYS AND PLACED IN A REHABILITATION UNIT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 196000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
CENTER INSIDE OF REAR TAILGATE BENDS IN WITH NORMAL WEAR&TEAR COMPROMISING WEATHER SEAL AND ALLOWING EXAUST FUMES INTO PASSENGER CAB.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE MIRRORS ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVEN LAND CRUISER OWNERS AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS. THEY ARE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND. THE PLASTIC PART INSIDE BREAKS IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS--TWO LITTLE ATTACHMENTS NEAR THE TOP AND THE SCREW HOLE AT THE BOTTOM (IT STRIPS OUT AND SPLITS). I HAVE TALKED TO TOYOTA ABOUT THIS YET THERE IS NO TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ON THEIR PART. I CONTACTED NUMEROUS USED PARTS DEALERS AS WELL AS TOYOTA PARTS DEPARTMENTS AND THEY ALL CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .