Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
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Toyota FJ Cruiser — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 30 | 0 | STRUCTURE | Full report → |
| 2013Best | 4 | 22 | 3 | STRUCTURE | Full report → |
| 2012 | 5 | 39 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Full report → |
| 2011 | 7 | 22 | 0 | STEERING | Full report → |
| 2010Worst | 12 | 64 | 3 | STRUCTURE | Full report → |
| 2009 | 12 | 6 | 0 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | Full report → |
Most Common FJ Cruiser Problems
Based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
FJ Cruiser Years to Avoid
Best FJ Cruiser Years to Buy
Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability
What year FJ Cruiser has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 64 complaints and 12 safety recalls. See the full 2010 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?
The Toyota FJ Cruiser has accumulated 183 owner-filed complaints and 45 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2013 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used FJ Cruiser.
What are the most common FJ Cruiser problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Toyota FJ Cruiser across recent model years are: STRUCTURE (29 reports), STEERING (19 reports), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11 reports), SERVICE BRAKES (9 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my FJ Cruiser has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Toyota FJ Cruiser using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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