Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO FIRE WHEN NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
1
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1980 compare to other Land Cruiser years?
What are the most common 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 100% | new |
Does the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I AM SUBMITTING THIS ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNERS. FOUR NEW YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER A/T-S 31X10.50 R15 LT 109S 6PR WERE INSTALLED LAST SUMMER BY OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (FREEMAN TOYOTA SANTA ROSA, CA). VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN ANOTHER SHOP SINCE THEN HAVING PRE-RESTORATION WORK DONE. TIRES HAVE NO MORE…”
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser — common questions
Is the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Which Toyota Land Cruiser years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Land Cruiser years to avoid are 2000. The cleanest record among Land Cruiser years belongs to 2019.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.