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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Base

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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser – front
Photo: JASDF support vehicle(TOYOTA Land Cruiser, 45-3553) left front view at Komatsu Air Base September 17, 2018 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the J80 (J80, 1991–1997); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: JASDF support vehicle(TOYOTA Land Cruiser, 45-3553) left front view at Komatsu Air Base September 17, 2018 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser rear 20071004 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 dashboard by tochichi, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Base is a 212-hp 4.5-liter inline-6 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $40,678 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.

It makes 212 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 14 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).

The Land Cruiser measures 189.8 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,678 ($84,260 *)
Engine
Engine Type1FZ-FE 4.5L DOHC 24-valve inline-6, fuel injected
Displacement4.5 L
Horsepower212 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque275 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve
Bore and Stroke100 x 95
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFull-time 4WD, two-speed transfer case
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway14 MPG
Combined13 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.8 in
Width76 in
Height73.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Cargo Volume90.9 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front40.3 in
Headroom Rear40 in
Legroom Front42.2 in
Legroom Rear33.6 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

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota LAND CRUISER.

12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota LAND CRUISER

Owner Complaints

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota LAND CRUISER (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic5
Service Brakes5
Child Seat1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 16, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“FUEL (GAS) TANK DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. LEAKS GAS IF FILLED TO 3/4 OR ABOVE.”
Apr 2, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
“1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. CONSUMER STATES UNDESIRED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS CERTAIN THAT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HE EXPERIENCED WAS NOT MECHANICAL IN NATURE BUT, RATHER A COMPUTER…”
May 22, 2006 · Latches/Locks/Linkages, Equipment
“1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PURCHASED NEW BY ME WITH APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MILES. AT APPROX 88,000 MILES, THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM FAILED. IN PARTICULAR, THE OPENING MECHANISM BROKE WITHOUT ANY…”
Jan 15, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A TOYOTA DEALER IN MORROW, GA THAT THIS AUTOMOBILE HAS ENGINE SLUDGE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD NOW THAT THE ENGINE HAS LOCKED UP, DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE.”
Sep 9, 1998 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“CONSUMER EXPERIENCING BRAKE WEAR. BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK”

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 1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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