Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Land Cruiser.
The 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser presents a specific reliability profile characterized by two total owner complaints and two recalls, with tires emerging as the top complaint area. While the broader model complaint history spans from 1990 to 2025 and fluctuates between a low of one complaint in 2021 and a high of 29 in 2025, this model year maintains a separate, minimal count that places it outside the later variance of the documented history. This positioning indicates a stable reliability standing for the 1982 iteration relative to the later years covered in the record.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Land Cruiser of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SUV 4.0L I-6 | 14.20 sec | 19.40 sec | 155 hp | 4x4 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser’s federal record is not directly captured in the provided data, which begins in 1990—nearly a decade into the model’s lifecycle. However, the available trend shows a clear pattern: complaints and recalls were minimal in the early 1990s (5–11 complaints annually) but rose sharply by the mid-to-late 1990s, peaking at 24 complaints in 2000 before tapering off in later years. The 1982 model predates this data, but its sparse reported issues (2 tire-related complaints, 2 crash incidents, and 1 fire complaint) suggest it falls within a period of relative mechanical stability for the Land Cruiser, particularly compared to the mid-1990s uptick in owner-reported problems. Without recalls or investigations on record for 1982, the data implies fewer systemic defects than later years, though the limited sample size warrants caution. **Takeaway: The 1982 Land Cruiser appears to be a comparatively low-risk year within its generation, but thorough pre-purchase inspection remains critical due to its age and the absence of granular federal data.**
All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH AN IMPROVED TANK.
REAR SEAT LAP BELT MAY NOT RETURN TO FULLY RETRACTED POSITION AFTER USE. Remedy: INSTALL BELT GUIDE, OR SHEATH, TO DECREASE RETRACTING RESISTANCE AND ALLOW FREE BELT MOVEMENT.
Showing 5 of 16 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB003220 | 2023-08-17 | Air Bags | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-01-12 | Tires | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all… |
| T-SB-0032-20 Rev | 2021-02-03 | Equipment | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| T-SB-0304-17 Obs | 2020-04-07 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see… |
| T-SB-0032-20 | 2020-04-06 | Equipment | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.