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1984 Toyota Land Cruiser Base

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1984 Toyota Land Cruiser – front
Photo: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 4WD USDM front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the J60 (J60, 1981–1990); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 4WD USDM front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser arriving Schaffen-Diest 2016 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser (J60) at Schaffen-Diest (2017) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 4WD USDM rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser interior (8451155985) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser Base is a 125-hp 4.2-liter inline-6 SUV with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $13,958 MSRP and is rated at 11 mpg combined.

It makes 125 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 200 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 10 mpg city and 12 mpg highway (11 mpg combined).

The Land Cruiser measures 184.1 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,189 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,958 ($43,661 *)
Engine
Engine Type2F 4.2L OHV inline-6, carbureted, naturally aspirated
Displacement4.2 L
Horsepower125 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 12-valve
Bore and Stroke94 x 101.6
Compression Ratio8.3:1
Injection TypeCarburetor, 2-barrel
Drivetrain
Drive TypePart-time 4WD, two-speed transfer case
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
1st Gear3.555
2nd Gear2.292
3rd Gear1.41
4th Gear1
Reverse4.271
Final Drive3.7
Fuel Economy
City10 MPG
Highway12 MPG
Combined11 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionLive axle, leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers; stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionLive axle, leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Turning Diameter40.7 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 11.8 in
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 11.6 in
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontH78-15
Tires RearH78-15
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.1 in
Width70.9 in
Height69.5 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Front Track58.5 in
Rear Track57.9 in
Ground Clearance9.4 in
Approach Angle32°
Departure Angle20°
Cargo Volume99 ft³
Curb Weight4,189 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear40.4 in
Legroom Front39.2 in
Legroom Rear34.6 in
Shoulder Room Front59.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.6 in
Hip Room Front59.4 in
Hip Room Rear55.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota LAND CRUISER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 26, 1991 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO FIRE WHEN NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.

NHTSA campaign 91V110000

Sep 14, 1989 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

REAR SEAT LAP BELT MAY NOT RETURN TO FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AFTER USE.

Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, BELT COULD NOT BE RELEASED, DUE TOLOCKING CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR SYSTEM.

Remedy: INSTALL BELT GUIDE, OR SHEATH, TO DECREASE RETRACTING RESISTANCE AND ALLOW FREE BELT MOVEMENT.

NHTSA campaign 89V155000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota LAND CRUISER

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota LAND CRUISER. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts5
Tires2
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 26, 2001 · Tires
“I PURCHASED A SET OF 4 OF THESE TIRES ON 7/20/99 WHEN MY TRUCK HAD 159,588 MILES. THE BELTS/TREAD ARE SEPARATING WHICH I FIRST NOTICE AS A BUMPY RIDE. THE FIRST TIRE FAILED AT 167,514 MILES ON…”
Oct 18, 2000 · Tires
“WE WERE TRAVELLING DOWN A SMOOTH, STRAIGHT HIGHWAY AT 45MPH WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD POP AND NOTICED SOME VIBRATION. WE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SOME IRREGULARITY IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IT…”
Aug 26, 1997 · Seat Belts
“THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLASTIC COVER/RELEASE BUTTON BROKE IN HALF AND JAMMED THE RELEASE MECHANISM TO RELEASE THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT.”
Jul 11, 1995 · Seat Belts
“THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK”
Mar 15, 1995 · Seat Belts
“REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED AFTER RECALL (89V-155). *SKD”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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