2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 41 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.8 times the median Land Cruiser year — the 2000 model ranks #1 of 44 Land Cruiser years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 9 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (7), electrical system (6), and brakes (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
41
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
9
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
9
Injuries
1
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other Land Cruiser years?
What are the most common 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 7 | 17% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 6 | 15% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 6 | 15% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 4 | 10% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 3 | 7% | — flat |
| Engine | 3 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Other | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I OWNED 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE FRONT HOOD CAME DOWN HARD WHILE I WAS CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE ENGINE OIL. THE LIFT CYLINDERS ( 10 YEARS OLD / 2000 MODEL..) ARE NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. AND THE HOOD CAME DOWN HARD ON MY HEAD WHILE I WAS CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL... THE…”
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE SMOKE GOT DARKER AND THE CONTACT PULLED OVER. AN ORANGE GLOW WAS NOTICED BETWEEN THE CONTROLS AND A BOTTLE OF WATER WAS POURED IN THE DOOR TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”
“MY 2000 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HAS EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE RUST SIMILAR TO THE TUNDRA MODELS REPORTED. RECENTLY THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH. WHEN WE TRIED TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE SINCE IT HAD RUSTED THROUGH AS WELL AND…”
“CONSUMER HAD PULLED PARTIALLY INTO GARAGE AND SHUT OFF VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN REMOVED SOME ITEMS FROM VEHICLE, RESTARTED VEHICLE TO PULL COMPLETELY INTO GARAGE. CONSUMER HAD SHIFTED TO PARK, AND DROPPED AN ITEM ON GARAGE FLOOR. WENT TO PICK UP ITEM, AND TRANSMISSION HAD SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ON ITS…”
“RE: CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER MY VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IT ONLY HAS 43,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS MAY BE MORE WIDESPREAD. A FRIEND HAD A 2000 TUNDRA WITH THE SAME 4.7 LITER ENGINE, AND HIS HAS DEVELOPED THE SAME CONDITION. A INTERNET SEARCH HAS…”
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser — common questions
Is the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 41 complaints put the 2000 model at #1 of 44 Land Cruiser years. It is one of the Land Cruiser years to avoid.
What are the most common 2000 Land Cruiser problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (7 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints), brakes (6 complaints).
Does the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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.