FJ Cruiser
Toyota FJ Cruiser: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Toyota FJ Cruiser2006–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | XJ10 |
| Production | January 2006 – December 2022 |
| Model years | 2007–2014 (North America) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV with rear suicide doors |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (GSJ15) Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (GSJ10) |
| Platform | Toyota F2 |
| Engines | Petrol 4.0 L 1GR-FE V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual (4WD only) 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 4,670 mm |
| Height | 1,830 mm (4WD) 1,810 mm (2WD) |
| Kerb weight | 1,837–2,015 kg |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Hamura, Tokyo (Hino) |
| Designer | Jin Won Kim (exterior) Bill Chergosky (interior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2014 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2012 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Part-time four-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2014 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2013–2014 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2007–2014 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Part-time four-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 24 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2007–2014 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2006–2018, 2021–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 332 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Brakes | 136 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Suspension | 121 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Visibility and wipers | 92 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 65 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Steering | 63 | 2007, 2010, 2012 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 51 | 2007, 2008, 2014 |
| Seat belts | 50 | 2007, 2008, 2012 |
| Speed control and cruise | 35 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Wheels | 31 | 2007, 2010, 2011 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2007–2014: 907 complaints, 26 with a crash and 8 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.