Toyota Land Cruiser 1996

Model Land Cruiser made in 1996 by Toyota got 14 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car has one 4.5l engine.

Model 1996

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.5L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD13/15/1415/20/17Regular$ 128518950905

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
EG0049612/20/199650701Land cruiser (1fz-fe) thermostat gasket leak. *tw05/27/1997
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
AX0049903/19/1999604667Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide. *tt05/07/1999
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
BO0190108/10/2001622728Information regarding shoulder belt anchor tape set. *jb10/22/2001
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
PG0050308/19/200310003563Spare tire carrier operation. various modlels including the 2004 landcruiser and 4 runner. *tt10/23/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
CHILD SEAT - TETHER (STRAP) SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE
1
 Consumer needed to order a part for installation of a child safety seat, the information was very difficult to obtain. the consumer feels that the manufacturer should have information available to consumers as well as the dealers to install this important component that is used to secure a child safety seat.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/15/20020
 We have been told by a toyota dealer in morrow, ga that this automobile has engine sludge. we have been told now that the engine has locked up, due to engine sludge.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
08/10/200588500104/10/1996
 1996 toyota land cruiser purchased new by me with approximately 89,000 miles. at approx 88,000 miles, the driver's door handle mechanism failed. in particular, the opening mechanism broke without any prior indication of impending problems. as a result, the door was unable to be opened from either inside the vehicle or outside the vehicle. it was necessary to crawl out of the driver's seat from the passenger door (and back in to drive to the dealer for repair). the dealer had to remove the interior door panel while the door was close resulting in damage to the panel and seat. thereafter, the door opening mechanism was removed and replaced. total cost for parts and labor was approximately $750 plus the additional $350 cost to replace the damaged door panel. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/09/1998
 Consumer experiencing brake wear. brakes had to be replaced three times within two years. dealer notified and informed consumer that this is normal for this vehicle. *ak
11/22/19971
 Truck ran into another truck making sudden stop; brake pedal went to floor,causing increase stopping distance. according to dealer, brakes working normal. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
 Braking system component replaced but did not fit properly causing vibration and premature wear of the rotors and tires.(attorney for consumer).
3
 Brake rotors failed several times, brakes damaged tires.
2
 Brakes have been a continuous problem causing damage to rotors and tires.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
1
 Brake pads failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
2
 Brake rotors failed.(attorney for consumer).
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
11/01/1996104/01/1996
 The electronic lock device for security failed.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/01/19012
 1996 toyota land cruiser. consumer states undesired acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated he is certain that the sudden acceleration he experienced was not mechanical in nature but, rather a computer software or other electronic malfunction. the situation occurred at times when the accelerator pedal was not being used which made it impossible for the floor mat or linkage sticking to be involved. the consumer stated whatever the problem is, it does not trigger any codes in the vehicle's computer. on one occasion, the consumer almost crashed into a house when the engine failed to return to idle and the brakes were nearly unable to stop the vehicle . *jb
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
108/01/1997
 Power windows failed.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MOST. LOUISACKERMAN TOYOTA