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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Base

The 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Base is a 235-hp 4.7-liter V8 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $54,725 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.

It makes 235 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).

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

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$54,725 ($94,154 *)
MSRP with Destination$55,265 ($95,083 *)
Destination Charge$540
Engine
Engine Type2UZ-FE 4.7L DOHC 32-valve V8
Displacement4.7 L
Horsepower235 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
Transmission5-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway16 MPG
Combined13 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front275/65R17
Tires Rear275/65R17
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

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2004 Toyota Landcruiser).

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota LAND CRUISER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 5, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.

Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

NHTSA campaign 16V065000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota LANDCRUISER

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota LANDCRUISER. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Equipment1
Hydraulic1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 13, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the…”
Jun 9, 2019 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Service Brakes
“WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH THE HIGH PITCH AUDIBLE BRAKE FAILURE ALARM. APPROXIMATELY 1,000 - 2,000 FEET LATER ALL BRAKE FUNCTION CEASED…”
May 12, 2015 · Service Brakes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE…”
Nov 29, 2006 · Electrical System, Equipment
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WAS DIFFICULT TO MAKE SELECTIONS, AND THE MAP SYSTEM HAD A LIMITED DISPLAY. ALSO, THE VIEW OPTIONS DID NOT…”
Jan 8, 2005 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“BRAKE PEDAL GOES LOWER THAN GAS PEDAL. CAN PUMP PEDAL BACK UP AND PEDAL FEELS NORMAL. BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE GRIPPING AS THEY SHOULD UNTIL PUMPING PEDAL. DEALER SAY THIS IS WITHIN MANUFACTURERS…”

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 2004 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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