Model year guide

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser at a glance

Owner complaints19
Combined14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser common problems

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Fuel only$24,000
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.7L 8-cyl

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles on record

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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, structure, power train.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser get?

The 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 15 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.