Toyota FJ Cruiser years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Toyota FJ Cruiser years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (40 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 2 (from 23 complaints), 2014 at 3 (from 30 complaints), and 2012 at 5 (from 40 complaints). On the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 7 of 40 complaints name Structure.
Data as of .
Toyota FJ Cruiser reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota FJ Cruiser. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → Fewest | 3 | 30 | 5 | Structure | 17.3 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 2 | 23 | 4 | Structure | 17.3 |
| 2012 → Most | 5 | 40 | 5 | Structure | 17.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/70R17, 265/75R16 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 13V-163 covers certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles: the steering relay rod may rust and develop cracks, and in some cases the steering relay-rod tie-rod end may break. Recall 14V-475 covers certain 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers before first sale: the tire placard may list incorrect spare tire size or cold inflation information, failing FMVSS 110.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota FJ Cruiser years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 2 (from 23 complaints), 2014 at 3 (from 30 complaints), and 2012 at 5 (from 40 complaints).
Which Toyota FJ Cruiser year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (40 complaints). On the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 7 of 40 complaints name Structure.
How do Toyota FJ Cruiser owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Toyota FJ Cruiser years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What oil does a Toyota FJ Cruiser take?
0W-20 on the 2012-2014 years listed here. Confirm the filler-cap grade.
When did Toyota stop selling the FJ Cruiser in the US?
US sales ended after the 2014 model year.
What does recall 13V-163 cover on the FJ Cruiser?
Certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles: the steering relay rod may rust and develop cracks, and in some cases the steering relay-rod tie-rod end may break.