Most common 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Share of the 25 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Land Cruiser complaints by model year
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What 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser owners say
Body & structure
I have recently purchased (nov 2014) a 1 owner Land Cruiser. This week I had a brake line replaced and it was brought to my attention of the excessive amount of corrosion to the frame. We were all a bit surprised because the vehicle was kept in great condition otherwise and I did an extensive VIN check to make sure it was well maintained and serviced , which it was at the same dealership it was purchased at in central ny. The frame was coated with a underbody coating- apparently after the fact of original purchase, which left me in the dark about the situation underneath. I know there is numerous issues with frames from Toyota in this time frame and my vehicle seems to be falling under this excessive frame rot issue.
Car was stationary but is dangerous to drive excessive rust on frame , holes in frame and rusted to where frame is hollow. Transmission cross member rusted badly and ready to break off . Sway bar rusted badly and mount rusted off the car. Front calipers , rotors rusted badly. Needs new frame. Body rusted. All information was written up on 02/08/16 by shore Toyota service dept. Mays landing , nj report order number 0404496 .
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. While driving various speeds, the traction control warning indicator illuminated, which caused the brakes to engage and the vehicle's speed to suddenly decrease. When the failure occurred, the vehicle decreased 10-15 MPH in speed. The failure occurred on approximately five occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs, but the failure persisted. On the most recent occasion, the rear passenger side wheel seized due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seal bearing, a snap ring, the rear passenger side axle bearing retainer, the brake drum gasket, the skid control rotor, and the rear parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Complete and total braking failure. Zero brake pressure, complete loss of stopping force. ABS failed, all warning lights illuminated. This caused the vehicle to proceed uncontrolled down the road for a couple of kilometers due to driving down hill till it was slowed enough by resistance to pull off the road and call a tow truck. Again, it was a complete and total brake failure, diagnosed by Toyota as a failed ABS pumping and accumulator system.
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact stated that the engine and service traction warning indicatorsilluminated. Thevehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the neutral safety switch, manual shaft valve, sealed type t oil,hexagon nut,dex 3 transmission fluid, washer/spring were replaced. The remedy failed to repair the vehicleand the failure recurred. The engine stalled on the highway while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle wasable to be restarted after numerous attempts, but theengine stalled again. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that thethrottle body assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 243,000.
Car was stationary but is dangerous to drive excessive rust on frame , holes in frame and rusted to where frame is hollow. Transmission cross member rusted badly and ready to break off . Sway bar rusted badly and mount rusted off the car. Front calipers , rotors rusted badly. Needs new frame. Body rusted. All information was written up on 02/08/16 by shore Toyota service dept. Mays landing , nj report order number 0404496 .
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Land Cruiser rates average: 1.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the Land Cruiser at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The body & structure — 7 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the brakes (5) and transmission & drivetrain (4).
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Land Cruiser?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2019 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997. See the full Toyota Land Cruiser years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 120,000 miles; 11% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.