2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake related problems:

  • ABS lights on, VSS TRAC, and VSC off lights on due to C1223 and C1246 codes
    
  • Complete and total brake failure, ABS pump and accumulator system failure
    
  • Excessive undercarriage rust leading to brake line rusting through
    
  • Total loss of brake pressure, zero stopping force
    
  • Accelerator sensor failure, engine still running but car not accelerating
    
  • Parking to reverse shifting issue causing uncontrollable acceleration, crash
    

• 2. Frame and chassis rust issues:

  • Excessive rust on frame, holes in frame, hollow frame, rust ready to break off transmission cross member
    
  • Rust on sway bar causing mount to rust off
    
  • Excessive undercarriage rust, cracked exhaust manifold
    
  • Chassis deterioration, unsafe to drive due to rust
    

• 3. Other mechanical issues:

  • Throttle body failure
    
  • Fire in driver side door panel due to wiring system short
    
  • Fuel gauge not working correctly due to short circuit
    
  • Seized rear passenger side wheel due to traction control issue
    
  • Spare tire bracket corroded and dislodged from the vehicle
    

• 4. Safety concerns:

  • Transmission shifting into reverse on its own, causing fatality
    
  • Airbag non-deployment in accidents
    
  • Non-controllable acceleration leading to crashes
    
  • Total loss of lighting in dash at night
    
  • No airbags deployed in rollover accident, front passenger seatbelt did not lock