Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Wiring problems |
Total loss of lighting in dash so that driver cannot see speedometer or any other instrumentation in dash at night.
: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, there was black smoke coming from the driver side door panel. The smoke got darker and the contact pulled over. An orange glow was noticed between the controls and a bottle of water was poured in the door to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined there was a short in the wiring system that caused the fire. The wires were repaired. The master control switch was replaced. Updated 09/20/06.