Toyota

FJ Cruiser

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2014

Includes FJ Cruiser 2WD and FJ Cruiser 4WD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2013. complaints: 23, below this model's typical 30; recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 64, about 2.1x this model's typical 30; recalls: 12, about 2.4x this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota FJ Cruiser
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	18	260	$3,450	12	64	STEERING 14%, STRUCTURE 14%, WHEELS 12%
complaints: 64, about 2.1x this model's typical 30 recalls: 12, about 2.4x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 5 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	19	260	$3,300	7	23	STEERING 21%, SUSPENSION 16%, STRUCTURE 13%
complaints: 23, below this model's typical 30 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 5 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	18	260	$3,450	5	39	STRUCTURE 20%, STEERING 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%
complaints: 39, above this model's typical 30 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	18	260	$3,450	4	23	STRUCTURE 29%, SUSPENSION 18%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 23, below this model's typical 30 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	18	260	$3,450	5	30	STRUCTURE 27%, STEERING 11%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 30, in line with this model's typical 30 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 18 to 2014: 18

Owner complaints2010: 64 to 2014: 30

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota FJ Cruiser to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.