1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #827735, filed 1998-09“Truck ran into another truck making sudden stop; brake pedal went to floor,causing increase stopping distance. According to dealer, brakes working normal.”
NHTSA complaint #819534, filed 1997-11Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 4 | 44% |
| 2005 | 3 | 33% |
| 2004 | 3 | 60% |
| 2003 | 3 | 30% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 33% |
| 2000 | 5 | 20% |
| 1999 | 9 | 39% |
| 1998 | 7 | 44% |
| 1997 | 4 | 24% |
| 1996 | 5 | 42% |
| 1995 | 4 | 50% |
| 1994 | 5 | 25% |
| 1993 | 4 | 50% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
| 1991 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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