2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Body & Structure Problems

You recently discovered excessive corrosion and rust on your Land Cruiser's frame during a brake line replacement, even though the vehicle was well-maintained and kept in good condition. The frame was coated with underbody coating after purchase, which hid the rust problem underneath. You believe your vehicle may be affected by the known frame corrosion issues that have affected Toyota vehicles from this era.

Your hood's lift cylinders may fail to support the hood's weight, causing it to slam shut unexpectedly. This happened to the owner while checking engine oil, and the hood struck their head. The lift cylinders weaken over time and lose their ability to hold the hood open safely. Replacing the hood lift cylinders or struts should resolve this hazard.

Your spare tire bracket has corroded and failed. The dealer initially only tightened the bracket instead of replacing it, and it eventually corroded so badly that it completely broke loose and your spare tire fell off the vehicle. The bracket may need to be replaced with a new one to prevent this from happening again.