Toyota FJ Cruiser years to avoid
More than twice the FJ Cruiser's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota FJ Cruiser years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota FJ Cruiser complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
All model years combined.
- Body334
- Brakes139
- Suspension123
- Visibility92
- Transmission65
- Steering63
- Seat belts51
- Fuel system51
- Acceleration35
- Wheels31
- Electrical28
- Airbags22
Most reported problems on the Toyota FJ Cruiser
ABS 41Windshield crack 37Seat belt 33Brake failure 33Ball joint 24
Toyota FJ Cruiser problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 72 | 31 | Body | 32,220 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 68 | 24 | Body | 25,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 63 | 41 | Body | 7,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 77 | 23 | Steering | 15,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 37 | 67 | Brakes | 14,500 | 10 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 86 | 7 | Transmission | 68,000 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 18 | 124 | Body | 30,600 | 9 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 594 | Body | 54,000 | 8 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 17
Questions about the Toyota FJ Cruiser
What years of the Toyota FJ Cruiser should you avoid?
2007, 2008 and 2010. Each has more than twice the Toyota FJ Cruiser's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 594, mostly about body and visibility.
What is the best year for a used Toyota FJ Cruiser?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Body, with 334 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (139) and suspension (123).
How many recalls does the Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
17 recalls between 2006 and 2014. The 2010 model year has the most, with 10.
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