Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Land Cruiser.
The 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser came with a four-speed manual transmission and a 7.1-quart oil capacity spec'd for 15W-40, 20W-40, or 20W-50 API CF-4 lubricants, returning EPA estimates of 10 city, 12 highway, and 11 combined mpg. Owner records show ten total complaints for this model year, with seat belts ranking as the top concern and two recalls issued. Across the broader 1990–2025 complaint history, the 1984 vintage sits well below the peak of 29 complaints seen in 2025 and above the low of one in 2021, suggesting a middling reliability footprint for the nameplate.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Manual 4-spd |
| Overall length | 157.5 in |
| Overall width | 65.7 in |
| Overall height | 76 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3858 lb |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 10 / 12 / 11 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 7.1 qt of 15W-40 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 API CF-4 engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential.
| Differential Gear Oil | GL-5 · 80W-90 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 6.4 Pints |
| Engine Oil | API · 15W-40 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.1 qt |
| Engine Oil | API · 15W-40 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.1 qt |
| Engine Oil | ABOVE 10 degrees F |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.4 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser precedes the provided chronological federal record, which begins in 1990. For the 1984 model, there were 10 total complaints, specifically involving seat belts (6), tires (2), and the gasoline fuel system (2). This volume is comparable to the early years of the subsequent record, such as 1992, which also reported 10 complaints. Across the generation from 1990 to 2001, complaints generally trended upward, peaking at 24 in 2000, while Technical Service Bulletins rose significantly from 26 to 105. Notably, the 1984 model recorded zero crash or fire complaints. Given the low complaint volume and lack of severe safety incidents relative to the later trend, this is a good year to buy.
All 10 complaints on record, top 3 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 18 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… |
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7.1 qt of ABOVE 50 degrees F 30 API CF-4 OR GREATER, ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40, 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SC-F OR GREATER, 10 degrees F TO 100 degrees F 10W-30 API CF-4 OR GREATER, BELOW 32 degrees F: 5W-30 API CF-4 OR GREATER, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 10 city / 12 highway / 11 combined mpg.