Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems by Year
NHTSA has 908 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Toyota FJ Cruiser, across 10 model years (2006–2015). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (593). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Toyota FJ Cruiser years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FJ Cruiser year: 2007, 2008, 2010. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 FJ Cruiser: 593 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2008 FJ Cruiser: 124 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2010 FJ Cruiser: 66 complaints, 10 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 FJ Cruiser: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2009 FJ Cruiser: 7 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2011 FJ Cruiser: 23 complaints, 6 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota FJ Cruiser problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 332 | 8 | 6 |
| Suspension problems | 121 | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility | 84 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 72 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 65 | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 63 | 7 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 8 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 50 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 31 | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 7 | 12 |
| Tires | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota FJ Cruiser problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: structure (238) · suspension (78) · visibility (77) · power train (51)
All Toyota FJ Cruiser model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 FJ Cruiser | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 FJ Cruiser | 30 | 5 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 FJ Cruiser | 23 | 4 | — | Structure | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 FJ Cruiser | 41 | 4 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 FJ Cruiser | 23 | 6 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 FJ Cruiser | 66 | 10 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 FJ Cruiser | 7 | 10 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 FJ Cruiser | 124 | 9 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 FJ Cruiser | 593 | 8 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 FJ Cruiser | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota FJ Cruiser years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (593), 2008 (124), 2010 (66) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FJ Cruiser year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Structure, with 332 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.