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100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser

Buyer's checklist: 100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 1998–2007

What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.

Free while the site is being tested. Every line comes from the dossier and keeps its source, and the dossier itself stays free.

Inspection sheet Mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.

Look for 2

Known problems, and how to check for each.

Timing belt with no proof it was changedAll yearsLook for the replacement sticker under the hood and ask for the receipt. Do not take the seller's word.^1,2
Underbody rust on salt-belt trucksAll yearsLook under the truck for corrosion, above all on trucks from salted roads.^1,2

Recalls to ask about 2

Recalls filed for these model years. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

Recall 09V2230002005The load capacity label may be missing or wrong, so the truck could be overloaded. A new label is supplied. Ask for proof the recall work was done.³
Recall 16V0650002003–2006The airbag control module was programmed wrongly, so the side curtain airbags may go off unexpectedly. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^4,5,3,6

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