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1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Land Cruiser.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 8.2 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil. This model delivers an EPA fuel economy rating of 10/13/11 mpg. In the context of the model's 1990-2025 complaint history, this year saw 10 total owner complaints—primarily in engine and engine cooling—and one recall, placing it between the 2021 low of one complaint and the 2025 high of 29.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy10/13/11 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 9091540002. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9091540002
Engine air filter1780168020
Fuel filter2330069035
Spark plug9091901091
Front wiper blades85212YZZ10TM
Thermostat9091603052 alt 9043043002

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined10 / 13 / 11 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

11.9–14.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.90 sec — 1993 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1991SUV 4.0L I-614.10 sec19.60 sec155 hp4x4
1991SUV 4.0L I-614.20 sec19.70 sec155 hp4x4
1993SUV 4.5L I-611.90 sec18.60 sec212 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.2 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.9 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering FluidATF
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.3 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
At 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser sits in a stable early-period pocket within this generation, with 10 complaints and a single recall—essentially level with 1991 (11 complaints) and only slightly above 1990 (5 complaints), though the 1994 model year shows a sharp spike to 22 complaints with zero recalls, suggesting some issues emerged as the platform aged. The single recall in 1992 matches the pattern from 1990 through 1993, after which recalls dropped to zero for several years. TSBs climbed gradually from 26 in 1990 to 31 in 1993, indicating increasing service bulletins but not necessarily escalating defects. The top complaint areas—Engine & Engine Cooling (3), Tires (2), and Service Brakes (2)—are modest in volume, and notably there were zero crash complaints and zero fire complaints for this model year. The data does not specify the root causes of the engine complaints. This is a relatively favorable year within the generation arc: complaints were declining from the 1991 peak, recall coverage was consistent, and critical safety-related complaints were absent.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
28
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling3
Tires2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Seat Belts,Child Seat1
Suspension1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

93E023000Trailer HitchesReported 22/07/1993

THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK. Remedy: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 28 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
T-SB-0032-202020-04-06EquipmentTSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Land Cruiser take?

8.2 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Land Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Land Cruiser get?

EPA figures are 10 city / 13 highway / 11 combined mpg.