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2002 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser[1]. The speed control group has the most, with 3 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA reports, biggest first.
- Speed Control. 3 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the vehicle losing power on the highway, pulling hard as if a tire had failed, or speeding up on its own. One report includes a crash and an injury[2].
- Latches, Locks and Linkages. 2 complaints[4].
- Engine. 2 complaints[5]. Owners describe smoke and an engine that failed after an oil change, and a car that stopped answering the gas pedal while the engine kept running.
- Seat Belts. 2 complaints[6]. Owners describe belts that jammed or buckles that would not release.
- Structure. 2 complaints[7]. Owners describe a driver window that would not seal and close, and a loose, unsteady feel at the back on a curvy road.
- Electrical System. 1 complaint[8].
- Steering. 1 complaint[9].
- Visibility. 1 complaint[10].
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2002 Land Cruiser[11].
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[3] | 12 / 15 / 13 | $5,150 |
How 2002 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Land Cruiser show 12 complaints and 0 recalls for 2002[11]. Among the 30 model years listed, 22 have fewer complaints than 2002 and 6 have more[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (0) and the most are for 2024 (39)[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2002 Land Cruiser?
The 2002 Land Cruiser has 12 complaints on file, which is a small pile spread across several groups[1]. Speed control leads with 3, and it also holds the one reported crash and injury[2]. The count for this year shows 0 recalls[11]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what to check, not a ruling. A careful test drive and a look at the seat belts, windows and engine behavior are sensible before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
- NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for this year[1]. Speed control has the most with 3[2]. Latches, engine, seat belts and structure follow with 2 each[4][5][6][7].
- Are there recalls for the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- The by-year count shows 0 recalls for 2002[11]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- Is the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
- Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read the problems section for the groups they fall into.
- How many miles per gallon does the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser safe?
- See the safety section on this page for crash test results. Owners also reported 1 crash in the complaints[1].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 15 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 2 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database