1997 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems and reliability
17 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about service brakes. No recalls.
Should I buy one?The 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and tires.
Safety record for the 1997 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1997 a good year for the Land Cruiser?
Across the 26 Land Cruiser model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 39 (2024). With 17 complaints, the 1997 Land Cruiser sits above the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly positive for the 200 Series (LC200/LX570) and 70 Series, centered on legendary long-term reliability, overbuilt solidity, and exceptional off-road capability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Land Cruiser. See the full Land Cruiser owner picture and every model year.
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