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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Base

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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser – front
Photo: JASDF Toyota Land Cruiser(45-3685) right front view at Hamamatsu Air Base October 20, 2019 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the J100 (J100, 1998–2007); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: JASDF Toyota Land Cruiser(45-3685) right front view at Hamamatsu Air Base October 20, 2019 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser 100 from Finland by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2005 & 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 & 200 (51146036495) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: JASDF Toyota Land Cruiser(45-3685) left side view at Hamamatsu Air Base October 20, 2019 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Asali gnangarra 160915-136 by Gnangarra, CC BY 2.5 au, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Base is a 230-hp 4.7-liter V8 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $46,370 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

It makes 230 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

The Land Cruiser measures 192.5 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$46,370 ($92,456 *)
Engine
Engine Type2UZ-FE 4.7L DOHC 32-valve V8
Displacement4.7 L
Horsepower230 hp
Torque320 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 32-valve
Bore and Stroke94 x 84
Injection TypeMulti-port EFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFull-time 4WD with locking center differential, two-speed transfer case
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway15 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front275/70R16
Tires Rear275/70R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length192.5 in
Width76.4 in
Height73.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Cargo Volume97.5 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front40.6 in
Headroom Rear39.8 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear34.3 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

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota LAND CRUISER.

16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota LAND CRUISER

Owner Complaints

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota LAND CRUISER (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes7
Hydraulic3
Power Train3
Structure2
Air Bags1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 9, 2021 · Service Brakes
“I live in Utah, The incident occurred in San Francisco with children in car. going down one of the steeper roads towards fisherman wharf. the ABS alarm went off and I lost all breaking power. I…”
Jun 18, 2020 · Service Brakes Crash
“I WAS IN A DRIVE THRU AND AS I APPROACHED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I PRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND HAD ZERO RESISTANCE AS MY PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND ZERO RESPONSE FROM BRAKES. AS I DEPRESSED…”
May 4, 2020 · Structure, Unknown Or Other
“EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION. DRIVING FROM ESTES PARK, CO TO LOUISVILLE, CO WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD SON IN BACK SEAT. HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION OVERHEAD ABOUT 5 MILES NORTH OF BOULDER, CO ON HWY…”
Nov 21, 2019 · Service Brakes
“FOR THE SECOND TIME, A COMPLETE BRAKING FAILURE DUE TO MASTER CYLINDER MOTOR FAILURE. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY WAS GOING UNDER 20 MPH ON A VACANT STREET AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP.”
Jan 11, 2017 · Suspension, Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT PART OF THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER THAT ATTACHED NEAR…”

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 1998 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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