2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 27, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FJ Cruiser years
Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser. That ranks 9th out of 10 FJ Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 132,459 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota FJ Cruiser in Bakersfield. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~132,459 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%132,459——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Brakes fail after driving over bump while applying brakes. Also, brakes lock up suddenly after softly applying brakes.

Service Brakes · received Aug 27, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11019994

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Toyota FJ Cruiser a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FJ Cruiser model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.