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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Land Cruiser.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is an SUV equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and requires 7.2 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil, while delivering EPA fuel economy estimates of 12/16/13 mpg. This specific model year accumulated only 5 total owner complaints and 1 recall, with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area among the reported issues. When contextualized against the model's complaint history spanning 1990 to 2025, where annual reports range from a low of 1 in 2021 to a high of 29 in 2025, the 2004 variant sits near the lower end of the spectrum, indicating a significantly lower incidence of issues relative to the model's historical maximum.

Model year202520242021202020192018201720162004

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque97 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. 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.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire size275-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3
Engine air filter1780150040
Fuel filter2330050090 alt 2321774021
Spark plug9008091180
Front wiper blades8522260211 alt 8521260171
Serpentine belt9091602586 alt 9091602585
Thermostat9091603100 alt 1634650010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3880 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 16 / 13 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.

8.7–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 1998 V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1998V8 4.7L V88.70 sec16.70 sec230 hp4x4
1998V8 4.7L V89.40 sec17.20 sec230 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.2 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.7 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5-15 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression142-192 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle90 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in / 0.611 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 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 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)

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 2004 model year posts an exceptionally clean profile, with only 4 complaints distributed across four distinct systems — Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control/Service Brakes, Service Brakes, and Electrical System/Equipment — and zero crash or fire complaints, though it is notably absent from the year-by-year federal record, which jumps from 2001 (9 complaints, 105 TSBs) directly to 2015. Within the early-2000s arc visible in the data, complaint volume peaked at 24 in 2000 and dropped sharply to 9 by 2001, so 2004's 4-complaint footprint represents the lowest point of that trend. However, TSB activity was climbing through 2001 (89→81→87→105), suggesting increasing manufacturer technical attention during this period, even as owner-reported complaints fell — and importantly, none of the 2004 complaint categories or any specific root cause is identified in the data provided. The post-2015 segment of the record shows similarly low complaint counts (0–4) but with recurring recall activity (1–4 per year), contrasting with the apparent absence of recalls tied to 2004. Bottom line: 2004 is a defensible year to buy given the minimal and dispersed complaint footprint and no safety-critical flags, but the 2001-to-2015 gap in the record means a pre-purchase recall check through NHTSA's VIN lookup is essential.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
145
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
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 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1
Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 145 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev22024-12-03StructureVehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Land Cruiser take?

7.2 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 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 12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.