1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 44%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 198,612miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, 44% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 198,612 miles. 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.
“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 pedal, my ABS light went on the dashboard and a beep alarmed. I tried hitting the pedal again to no avail and turned to attempt to miss the vehicle and pulled my emergency brake. I was moving at a low rate of speed and had zero history of brake system issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11329566, filed 2020-06, 177,224 miles“Total brake failure without warning - when the ABS and brake light came on and the buzzer sounded there were zero brakes. Just starting out in the morning. As we live on a long twisting road that is mostly downhill into town, this could have been catastrophic. Who designs a brake system that fails to zero???”
NHTSA complaint #10864483, filed 2016-05, 220,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11281613, filed 2019-11, 265,000 miles“- the contact stated that when she applies the brakes of her 1998 Toyota land-cruiser the vehicle vibrates. The first incident occurred approximately in may ' july of 2006 while driving at 60 - 70 MPH. The vibration now occurs at 30 MPH. The contact stated there are no warning indicator lights. The failure mileage was 50,428. The contact has repeatedly taken the vehicle to a repair shop. The vehicle continues to vibrate and the dealer is unable to diagnose the failure. The contact replaced, and balanced the tires, as well as, having the vehicle aligned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178904, filed 2007-01, 50,428 miles“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 immediately downshifted(automatic trans), used the emergency break almost killed some pedestrians.. pulled over. I checked all fuses, breaks. etc. I did not have any money, so as nightfall came upon us, with ABS glaring in our ears. I drove through the night back to Utah when the traffic was the lowest and used the emergency break all the way home, it was a horrific experience. …”
NHTSA complaint #11424136, filed 2021-07Related 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 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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