Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Land Cruiser.
The 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser, a body-on-frame utility vehicle with a 7.1-quart oil capacity, sits at the very beginning of the model’s recorded complaint history, which spans 1990–2025 and shows a low of just one complaint in 2021 and a high of 29 in 2025. Because this 1983 model year predates that entire record, it belongs to an era before systematic data collection, yet it is the earliest year of a lineage whose later decades would demonstrate remarkably few complaints—a strong indicator of foundational reliability. This positions the 1983 Land Cruiser as a key predecessor in a model line that would go on to achieve an enviable record of durability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 157.5 in |
| Overall width | 65.7 in |
| Overall height | 76 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3858 lb |
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 GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential.
| Differential Gear Oil | GL-5 · 80W-90 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 6.4 Pints |
| Engine Oil | API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.1 qt |
| Engine Oil | API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.1 qt |
| Engine Oil | ABOVE 10 degrees F |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.2 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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 16 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, BELOW 85 degrees F: 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.