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1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1991 Land Cruiser.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA rating of 11/13/12 mpg, requiring 8.2 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API engine oil. Within a model history spanning 1990 to 2025, this year recorded 11 total owner complaints and one recall, with the most frequent issues involving the power train and vehicle speed control. This volume of complaints positions the 1991 model between the series' low of one complaint in 2021 and its high of 29 in 2025.

Model year202520242021202020192018201720161991

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 economy11/13/12 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 / combined11 / 13 / 12 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.

14.1–14.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 14.10 sec — 1991 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 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser recorded 11 complaints and 27 TSBs, a slight increase over the 5 complaints and 26 TSBs found in 1990 and nearly identical to the 10 complaints and 28 TSBs of 1992. This year falls at the start of a broader generation trend where complaints and TSBs climbed steadily, eventually peaking at 24 complaints and 105 TSBs by 2001. While the 1991 model had one recall and complaints involving the power train, tires, fuel/electrical systems, and engine cooling, the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Because it precedes the significant spike in technical service bulletins and complaints seen in the late 1990s, this is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Electrical System1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Visibility1
Power Train1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

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 27 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 1991 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 1991 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 11 city / 13 highway / 12 combined mpg.