1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 156,895 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel tank develops crack and leaks when filled more than 10 gallons approx 1/2 full. There is a specific point on the tank where it cracks on top. The metal is very thin at this point and possibly wit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
“The fuel tank leaks from a crack potentially formed by stress of fuel and a pressurized system. When full of fuel, the system actively drips and leaks fuel out. Even when not full, there is a vapor sm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 14 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Toyota Land Cruiser model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 5 |
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 4 |
| 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 10 |
| 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 5 |
| 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 20 |
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 17 |
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 16 |
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 23 |
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 25 |
| 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 3 | 9 |
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 5 | 8 |
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 7 | 6 |
| 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
How do I know if my 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.