Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliable?
2007–2014 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 76 | Good |
| 2013 | 4 | 16 | 3 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2012 | 5 | 20 | — | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2011 | 6 | 15 | — | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2010 | 10 | 43 | — | — | 20 | Poor |
| 2009 | 10 | 8 | — | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2008 | 9 | 65 | 5 | — | 23 | Poor |
| 2007 | 7 | 419 | 2 | — | 34 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the FJ Cruiser Compares to Similar Vehicles
The FJ Cruiser scores 22 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 600 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?+
The Toyota FJ Cruiser scores 46/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 8 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 53 recall campaigns and 600 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year FJ Cruiser is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2014 FJ Cruiser achieved the highest reliability score of 76/100 with 2 recalls and 14 complaints.
How many miles does a FJ Cruiser last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Toyota FJ Cruiser owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used FJ Cruiser will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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