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1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Land Cruiser.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser occupies its own body and platform and is powered by an engine that holds 7.8 quarts of oil, with recommended viscosities of 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 API, and is mated to an automatic 4‑speed transmission. EPA fuel economy is rated at 11/14/12 mpg. Historically, the model records only nine total owner complaints, with the primary complaint area being Service Brakes, Hydraulic, and a single recall, placing the 1993 year among the early entries before complaint volumes later rose to a peak of 29 in 2025.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/14/12 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 filter1780166030
Fuel filter2330069045
Spark plug9091901176
Front wiper blades85212YZZ10TM alt 8522260120
Thermostat9091603117 alt 1634666020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 14 / 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.

11.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.90 sec — 1993 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1993SUV 4.5L I-611.90 sec18.60 sec212 hp4x4
1991SUV 4.0L I-614.10 sec19.60 sec155 hp4x4
1991SUV 4.0L I-614.20 sec19.70 sec155 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.8 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 qt
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.

In the 1993 model year, Toyota Land Cruiser owners filed 9 complaints, matching the single recall that year and the absence of investigations; this is a modestly lower complaint rate than the 22 complaints seen in 1994 but higher than the 8 in 1995. The trend from 1990 to 1993 shows a gradual decline from 5 complaints in 1990 to 9 in 1993, with recalls consistently at one per year until 1993, indicating a relatively stable safety profile. After 1993, the complaint count jumps to 22 in 1994, then stabilizes around 15–19 through 1998, suggesting a brief spike in owner issues followed by a plateau. The 1993 vehicle’s top complaint areas—Service Brakes/Hydraulic (5), Vehicle Speed Control (2), and Visibility (2)—are all low‑frequency concerns, and there were no fire or crash complaints reported. Overall, 1993 sits near the lower end of the complaint curve for that generation, implying it is a solid choice for a used buyer seeking a model with fewer reported issues than the immediate next year.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
31
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Vehicle Speed Control2
Visibility2

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 31 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 1993 Land Cruiser take?

7.8 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 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 / 14 highway / 12 combined mpg.