Sell your 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser for cash

The 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is a SUV that came with a 4.7L 8-cyl engine. At 23 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines4.7L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$5,150 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂684 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age23 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 23 years old, most of a 2003 Land Cruiser's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Land Cruiser. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the unknown or other, typically around 96,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V065000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly…

Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

Common 2003 Land Cruiser problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash. Owners reported 2 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Unknown or Other3
  • Service Brakes2
  • Air Bags1
  • Air Bags1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
  • Steering1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Unknown or Other96,000 mi
  • Service Brakes223,000 mi
  • Air Bags307,000 mi
  • Air Bags60,000 mi
  • Steering100,000 mi

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 117 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Structure19
  • Equipment16
  • Electrical System11
  • Equipment11
  • Power Train7
  • Air Bags5

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2024 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2

    Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle o

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2024 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2

    To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the whe

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2024 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2

    The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2024 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2

    Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environ

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2003 Land Cruiser: questions

How much is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2003 Land Cruiser that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2003 Land Cruisers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2003 Land Cruiser with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2003 Land Cruiser?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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