Toyota FJ Cruiser problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 286 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007–2015). The 2007 FJ Cruiser has the most serious complaints, most often about body & structure.

Complaints
286
Recalls
15
Model years
9
Worst year
2007

Complaints by model year

182200735200842009132010320111920121320131720142015
NHTSA complaints per Toyota FJ Cruiser model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Toyota FJ Cruiser years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser — 182 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Body & Structure
  2. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser — 35 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure
  3. 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser — 17 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure
  4. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser — 13 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (0 complaints).

Every Toyota FJ Cruiser model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 FJ Cruiser00001—
2014 FJ Cruiser170005Body & Structure
2013 FJ Cruiser131034Body & Structure
2012 FJ Cruiser190104Body & Structure
2011 FJ Cruiser30006Body & Structure
2010 FJ Cruiser1310010Body & Structure
2009 FJ Cruiser40009Suspension
2008 FJ Cruiser350008Body & Structure
2007 FJ Cruiser1822126Body & Structure

Most common Toyota FJ Cruiser problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    153 complaints
  • Suspension
    75 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    34 complaints
  • Brakes
    17 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    15 complaints
  • Steering
    14 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    7 complaints
  • Airbags
    7 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Toyota FJ Cruiser received by NHTSA each month.

Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls

  • Recall 20V012000Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V396000Jun 2, 20167,749 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V081000Feb 10, 2015116 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V828000Dec 30, 20143,958 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

  • Recall 14V743000Nov 19, 20143,233 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

  • Recall 14V539000Sep 8, 20142,501 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V475000Aug 4, 201420,000 vehiclesModel years 2008–2014

    Risk: If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V163000Apr 25, 2013208,000 vehiclesModel years 2007–2013

    Risk: Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V123000Apr 9, 20137,525 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

  • Recall 13V098000Mar 15, 2013209,000 vehiclesModel years 2007–2013

    Risk: If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 13V014000Jan 16, 20133,235 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

  • Recall 11V185000Mar 16, 20111,489 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated increasing the risk that a vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires and increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

  • Recall 11V148000Mar 4, 201122,000 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V035000Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.

  • Recall 10V036000Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Toyota models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology