1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

Most common 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Visibility	1
Structure	1
Electrical System	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2021-09-24, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V155000 (Seat Belts) and 91V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available and was no longer being produced. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2015-09-29, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE FUEL TANK IS LETTING WATER IN AND I HAVE RUST IN MY FUEL LINE.

2010-03-09, Vehicle Speed Control
ON A FEW OCCASIONS (4-8 TIMES), THE GAS PEDAL HAS GOTTEN STUCK, IN SUCH A WAY, THAT THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATED. IT HAS HAPPENED FROM A COMPLETE STOP GOING UP TO 20-25 MPH, AND WHILE ON THE FWY, DRIVING APPROX. 65 MPH. THE FIRST TIME, WHILE DRIVING FROM COMPLETE STOP TO ABOUT 20-25 MPH, MY WIFE NOTICED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING, SHE TURNED INTO A SMALLER STREET, THEN FORCED THE SHIFTER INTO PARK, AND PULLED UP THE E-BRAKE. ALL OTHER TIMES, WE SIMPLY TAP, OR PUMP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR IT TO GET 'UNSTUCK'. *TR

2005-03-10, Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 1988 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER. THERE IS A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (M01) NHTSA CAMPAIGN #91V110000 THAT DIRECTS THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL GAS TANK WITH ONE WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED DESIGN. I SPOKE TO MY DEALER ABOUT THIS AND THEY REFFERED ME TO SERVCO PACIFIC WHICH IS THE TOYOTA DISTRIBUTOR FOR MY AREA. I SPOKE WITH A MAN NAMED FRED KITAJIMA WHOM IS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FOR SERVCO. HE TOLD ME THAT A CHECK OF MY VIN NUMBER [XXX] SHOWED THAT THE REPLACEMENT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE ON 05/29/1992, AND THAT I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY FURTHER SERVICE. HE WENT ON TO SAY THAT SERVCO PUTS A TEN - YEAR CAP ON SSCS, SO EVEN IF THE FUEL TANK HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED, THEY WOULD NOT DO IT A

1996-08-15, Seat Belts
SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser questions

Does the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (5), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.