1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, 24% of the 17 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.
“When brakes were applied, the vehicle locked up and flipped into an embankment. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10006791, filed 2003-02“Front driver side wheel fell off. Also, loss of brakes while slowing down to make a curve at approximately 25mph there was indication or prior warning.”
NHTSA complaint #878551, filed 2001-01Related 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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