Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013 106000 mi US $600	had noise coming from under the FJ and when turning noise would occur. To verify that the wheel bearings had failed I drove the fj side to side and thats when the noise would occur.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Feb 2008 17000 mi	Driverside diff seal replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013 78000 mi	Repositioned the transfer case lever positioners

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Dakota, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
May 2012 49100 mi US $200	Passenger rear brake caliper seizure at some point caused rear brake to stop functioning. Caliper working at time rotors and pads replaced.
Jun 2012 50000 mi US $400	Seized caliper on front drivers corner seized, burning pads and warping rotor.
Dec 2012 54000 mi US $500	Electronic Locking Differential actuator failure
Feb 2013 54000 mi	I started having random ABS lights in the vehicle, along with an inconsistent brake pedal. ABS module failure and ABS sensor failure, discovered when differential actuator replaced in December. Wheel bearing failure on way to dealership to dispose of vehicle Random check engine light for variable valve timing actuator failure during cold weather.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Jersey, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 30000 mi	Right rear inner brake pad worn to wear scraper. Caliper failed to retract properly and caused uneven wear. All rear brake pads replace, rotors were turned, caliper slider replaced on right rear, and rear calipers reinstalled.
Aug 2009 49000 mi	Throw-out bearing in clutch was squealing when in neutral. Dealer initially denied it was a problem, then tried to deny warranty work, then warrantied it after much pressure. Problem has returned 7k miles later. Dealer was originally told to replace more.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Washington, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 99200 mi US $600	d/side front bearing repair and labor

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Northwest Territory, Canada Apr 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 69440 mi C $1600	Crankshaft seal leaking - replaced. Oil pressure sensor needed replacing Inner CV boots cracked, replaced

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 17000 mi	Deposits present in fuel filter and pump due to yet to be determined circumstances.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Montana, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2020
Feb 2009 20000 mi	CD player stopped working. New CD player installed Paint has been chipping from day one. Dealer admits it's a problem, but won't use 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, because I drive on "Montana roads".I have a friend w/exact car, same age, 4xs the miles, no chips in paint. Drives same roads I do.
May 2018 168000 mi US $1100	shocks and struts replaced

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2014
Mar 2013 91000 mi	Check Engine light on. Looked up symptoms online, lubricated rubber seal on gas cap, light went off.
Oct 2013 100700 mi US $99	check engine light is on sporadically. Mechanic diagnosed problem with oil control valve that manages the variable valve timing. Did not repair.
Aug 2014 108000 mi	Minor issue with oil level control valve never repaired.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012 79800 mi US $349	front caliper pistons rusted and would not move

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 56000 mi	Front transfer case froze up. $3,500 billed to Toyota.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2019
Jan 2016 US $450	Failed alternator Replaced
Nov 2017 140000 mi US $1700	Brake pad and rotors Front axel boots cracked Replaced front axels
Jun 2018 145000 mi US $700	Rear brakes

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Utah, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013 75500 mi US $150	Bad rectifier diode
Jun 2014 81000 mi US $200	Torn axle boot, replaced both axles and required seals.
Jul 2014 81300 mi US $800	Replaced clutch disc (cracked hub) pressure plate, throw out bearing, quill repair (worn). Resurface flywheel
Jun 2016 99000 mi US $200	Loose steering worn bushings
Jun 2017 108000 mi US $300	Remanufactured fuel injectors Replaced worn tie rod ends

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Sep 2018
Mar 2015 68200 mi C $495	Replaced catalytic converters

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2010 75640 mi C $250	Wheel bearing found to be worn. New part installed successfully.
Feb 2011 78740 mi C $200	front axle seal found to be leaking and was successfully replaced by dealer.
May 2012 101740 mi C $3000	Both upper and lower steering shafts need replacing.
Jun 2013 124000 mi C $180	Caliper needed repair as it failed to fully disengage.
Sep 2014 145080 mi	Replaced after market calipers with Toyota ones.
Oct 2016 189600 mi C $1250	Burnt clutch replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Colorado, United States May 2007 - Jul 2017
Sep 2009 24000 mi	Throw out bearing and transmission bell housing needed to be replaced.
Jul 2014 46000 mi US $700	Throwout bearing. TSB 0365-10.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 18000 mi	Radio did not output strongly enough Adjustable height for passanger seatbelt shoulder strap was not adjustable replaced radio fixed

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New York, United States Nov 2006 - Feb 2012
Nov 2008 34000 mi	Clutch throwout bearing was squeaking.
Dec 2009 43000 mi US $30	Throwout bearing
Oct 2011 58000 mi US $800	Water pump Cv shafts Timing plate cover

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 120000 mi US $3500	Clutch blew up after making noise for 6 months. Dealer just said nothing was wrong. Major Jerks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Toyota FJ Cruiser in West Virginia, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 503 mi	Transfer case locked up after first shift into 4l, transfer case and other odds and ends had to be replaced. Used 4L for first time, transfer case locked up and dealer replaced

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Kentucky, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 59000 mi	Manual transmission commonly have failing throw out bearing. Expensive repair due to labor. Covered by powertrain warranty.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alaska, United States - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 48000 mi US $2100	I took my FJ in today for a maintenance check ($450 by the way). The dealership charged another $120 for "diagnostics" b/c I said it wasn't shifting properly. Turns out I needed a brand new clutch...at 48,000 miles!!! Don't buy an FJ!

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018 210000 mi US $1700	Rear axle seals and propeller shaft

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Nov 2006 - Aug 2012
Dec 2010 48980 mi	Calipers needed to be adjusted.
Nov 2011 65540 mi C $285	The heat plate loosened and fell partly off, causing a loud noise with any driving (it was rubbing on the drive train). The bolts had worn through the metal plate, so it was replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Florida, United States May 2009 - Dec 2013
Apr 2010 20000 mi	interior leak through the roof rack

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2012
Nov 2007 21000 mi	Rear window weatherstripping was pinched on the defroster assembly above the window causing water to drip into the cabin.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 27000 mi	One bracket was missing from the roof after someone had removed the original roof rack. So I couldn't mount my roof rack. But dealer installed it for free so its all good.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2016
Mar 2016 169000 mi US $1000	Alternator failure

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 30000 mi	Window trim detached from door frame. Repaired under warranty.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Puerto Rico Jul 2010 - Oct 2012
Apr 2011 61000 mi US $76	Rear driver door lock malfunction. Cost $26 for the part and $50 labor
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $250	Front caliper, right side, locked open and worned the brake pads.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Feb 2024
Jul 2018 157000 mi	Bulb replacement for headlight Front left shock leaking. Needs to be replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012 49000 mi	Replaced driveshaft due to a clunk and bump at a stop and replaced rear differential bearing due to whining.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 159000 mi US $558	Rear differential has had a slight leak. It was resealed with a new gasket and retorqued, making this a preventative maintenance as well as a repair visit.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2021
May 2018 59000 mi US $250	Pads replaced
Oct 2021 83000 mi US $800	ABS Sensor replacement and rebuilding wheel hub

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Mexico, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 52000 mi	Power steering pump failed

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Turkey Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Sep 2014 51460 mi $1	replaced idler 2 of pulley #2. they were rusted and making noise
Mar 2017 73780 mi $100	Sealant on the front differential was leaking. Replaced with new one
Jun 2018 74400 mi $150	Both tie rod ends were replaced Both front lower control arms were replaced as kit
May 2021 86800 mi $500	Timing chain and components were replaced
Aug 2021 93000 mi $300	Fuel pump replaced

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2014

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Connecticut, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2015
Aug 2013 87000 mi US $185	SLT (Line pressure) solenoid failed. Forums show many times this fails, the transmission will fail as people drive it with it slipping. We were able to park it shortly after failure so just solenoid needed replacing Notorious SLT solenoid failed and had to be replaced
Jun 2014 98000 mi US $200	Both calipers had frozen outboard pistons

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Nov 2015 142100 mi	Alternator went bad at 140k

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 149000 mi US $3200	Replaced bearings in rear differential due to noise that became progressively worse over the last 15k miles Lower steering shaft replaced due to rough spot felt while turning. Front struts/shocks replaced. Left front ball joint worn Center exhaust section deteriorated

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Utah, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 170000 mi US $500	Broke ball joint on passenger upper control arm.
Mar 2017 195000 mi US $60	Replaced ignition coil
Sep 2017 205000 mi US $200	There was a problem inside the door that caused the seatbelt to break over time. They issued a recall to fix that problem, but not the seat belt itself. So if you knew about the recall and could get it fixed before the seat belt broke, great. Otherwise you needed them to replace the recalled part, but still needed to fix the seat belt on your dime. I replaced the belt myself.
Oct 2017 205000 mi US $10	The drivers side door lock stopped working with the key fob or the lock button. It had to be locked manually. Searching google turned up that it was the actuator inside the door. The dealer wanted $600 to repair it. I was able to do it in about an hour for $10. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY3WG5R/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69NoQBsYsU http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/98591-door-lock-actuator-went-bad-dealership-wants-500-fix-2.html#post2102953 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/98591-door-lock-actuator-went-bad-dealership-wants-500-fix-2.html#post2102953
Mar 2018 210000 mi US $700	Replaced drivers side front wheel bearing Replaced both front inner and outer tie rods

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Dec 2015 19000 mi US $2560	brake line replaced also rotors calipers.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2020
Sep 2016 183000 mi US $1126	Both catalytic converters produced codes. Took it to a muffler shop and had both converters replaced. This resolved the codes.
Dec 2016 184000 mi US $2200	Wheel bearing on drivers-side went out. Replaced both front bearings. Shop repairing wheel bearing discovered CV axle was bad. So replaced both front CV axles.
Mar 2017 185000 mi US $450	Lower control arms were bad. One caused a front coilover shock to explode.
Jun 2017 188000 mi US $200	Voltage regulator was failing. Had alternator replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 19977 mi	Report of engine noise. Sounds like lifters or sloppy head work. Later learned that many 4.0 owners have similar issue. As yet unaddressed, and unacknowleged as issue by dealership.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Jul 2018
Jan 2012 68200 mi C $42	heat shield over the muffler melted away were the bolts are
Jun 2012 73204 mi C $585	replaced water pump that was cracked
Feb 2013 77380 mi C $145	serpentine belt replaced
Jul 2018 98580 mi C $245	charge was below 12v [alternator] jammed rear brakes

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014 73000 mi US $900	Front diff actuator. I guess common problem on a so called manual 4x4 shifter. Happened in middle of snow storm. Worked one day next day didn't. No 4c4.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016 104780 mi C $1800	Bearings worn and replaced in rear differential
May 2017 117180 mi C $450	Squeaky when backing up; started with rotors then ended up replacing front and back brake pads but the squeaky brakes persist in rear but only when braking in reverse

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017 100000 mi US $500	Fuel level sending unit failed.
Jun 2017 102000 mi US $800	Replaced CV joint

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Delaware, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2022
Jul 2015 104000 mi US $380	All transmission fluid and front and rear differential fluid was drained and new fluid added.
Feb 2017 121000 mi US $2400	Also replace front axle boots.
Apr 2018 129000 mi US $1800	Replaced both front hubs and wheel bearings.
Jul 2018 130000 mi US $800	Cooling system- Replace the radiator.
Sep 2021 151000 mi US $1000	The a/c evaporator needed to be replaced
Oct 2021 151000 mi US $1998	evaporator core replaced plugs and ignition coils replaced

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Washington, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $130	Replaced serpentine hose

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015 98000 mi US $550	Burning smell from hood. Alternator was going bad. (Voltage was still good though.)

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017
May 2015 115800 mi US $1400	Front axle was leaking. Had all of it replaced.
Oct 2016 133000 mi US $570	ABS and stability sensors were damaged.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Missouri, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 147000 mi	The car has 147,719 miles on it and it has NEVER had a problem. It is on its third set of tires and second set of brakes. Other than changing fluids it has had NO Problems. The car also pulled an enclosed trailer with a formula ford all over the USA. It developed a problem getting the car in gear. It was a bad brake light switch that Toyota covered! Not too bad for a ten year old vehicle.
Sep 2017 148000 mi	The car has now had its first problem in 10 years. The brake light switch went bad. Toyota repaired it for free.
Jan 2018 150000 mi US $124	I replaced both front wheel bearings and hubs at home.
May 2018 150900 mi	Recharged A/C (first time)
May 2019 157000 mi US $144	Charged A/C
Dec 2019 160084 mi US $200	Chared A/C and replaced alterantor

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2012
Jun 2011 57000 mi US $500	bad caliper discovered when replacing brake pads.
Apr 2012 66000 mi US $250	During state inspection a rear shock was found to be leaking. I was told both rears should be replaced together.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 71000 mi	Armrest on driver's door near where elbow rests, cracked in 3 places. Will need complete replacement or inner door panel to fix. Can't afford it and not under warranty.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Maine, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012 17200 mi US $200	oxygen sensor replacement
Jun 2012 19000 mi	2 more sensors replaced
Dec 2019 22000 mi US $225	excessive rust on entire undercarriage. low milage. garage kept. Toyota not willing to take any responsibility.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 4960 mi	Rattle where seatbelt connects to the door on driver side. Steering wheel leather was ripped during the first visit. Entire steering wheel was replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2014
Aug 2010 28520 mi	rear diff seal pass. side

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Carolina, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 30000 mi US $100	Bad shock right front

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States May 2007 - Aug 2007
Jul 2007 5000 mi	When my windshield was replaced in March 07 because of a crack, the dealership broke a pin that held a small panel near the A-pillar. The panel was loose and would not snap down. They replaced the pin after ordering it (two weeks) and it is fixed.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Jan 2007 - Sep 2018
Jun 2014 96000 mi US $250	Alternator started to go out

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Colorado, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 21000 mi US $325	Passenger sway bar link broke and then proceeded to shred the passenger outer CV boot.
Nov 2007 25000 mi	Transfer case switch indicating 4WD status to computer failed and needed to be replaced.
Dec 2007 27000 mi	4WD indicator switch above transfer case failed and need to be replaced in order to use A-TRAC and the real locker. Also would not indicate the vehicle was in 4LO.
May 2008 30000 mi	Driver side strut inner seal failed requiring replacement of front strut. Drivers side stabilizer/sway bar link failed, snapped in half and tore open CV boot.
Jun 2008 31000 mi US $585	Front differential bolts loose from the factory. Seal failed and needed to be replaced, bolts tightened to spec. Rear differential leaking at the seal between axle and carrier assembly. Seal replaced. Inner tie rod ends beginning to fail. Replaced, but not covered under warranty due to after market lift application.
Nov 2008 32000 mi US $40	TRD supercharger internal parts failed. Replaced under warranty.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Oregon, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 30000 mi	A/C compressor needed to be replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 17000 mi US $47	Rear differential ring gear failure. Broken teeth. Had trouble getting warranty coverage. Seems on a prior visit, dealer replaced the diff gasket and charged a complete diff against the warranty. They assume abuse with a second differential failure.
Jun 2009 20000 mi US $640	Rear diff again, locked up on turnpike. Towed home. This time the pinion broke inside the housing. Local expert stated, by looking at the wear pattern, that it was set up incorrectly (backlash, spacing, etc.). Dealer accused me of abuse, I won't return.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Nevada, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 75000 mi US $776	Pinion bearing started howling. R&R bearing kit. Ring & Pinion gears were good. Charging on the gauge was fluctuating and the bearing in the alternator started to whine. I replaced the alternator and also upgraded to sealed bearing idler pulleys and tensioner assembly by Gates. I also installed a new belt.
Dec 2016 90000 mi US $800	Found CV boots leaking during 90K service. Replaced all 4.
Jan 2022 128000 mi US $700	Front passenger CV boot replaced.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2017
Oct 2007 16000 mi	driver side seat belt latch would stick and not allow buckle in without a little playing around with ignition switch and opening and closing door.
May 2017 47000 mi US $500	rear brake caliper was sticking and cause pad to ware through damaging rotor all needed replaced also had new pads done on other 3 wheels.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2007 - Sep 2018
Oct 2007 11160 mi	Water leak around the seal of the driver's side door. Result was seatbelt wet when it rained.
Dec 2007 13020 mi	Water leak around drivers door.
Sep 2010 32860 mi C $200	Water leak around the drivers door. Seal was redone and leak sealed.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2020
Dec 2011 44020 mi	idler pulley bearing squealing. replaced item under extended warranty dealer mistakenly left driver window open. melting snow entered driver door shorting out window motor. needed to disassemble, dry out and reassemble
Mar 2013 71300 mi C $400	Wheel bearing front right replace
Jun 2014 97960 mi	Aluminum heat shields between exhaust pipe and body broke lose. Require oversize washers to reassembly. Looked like metal fatique
Feb 2015 108500 mi	Limited slip, in rear diff, binding. Changed breather and oil. Not solved. Toyota could not diagnose. Just wanted to swap parts hoping
Jul 2015 116320 mi C $2000	rear differential rear locker actuator needed to be replaced.
Feb 2016 124620 mi C $50	shudder at low rpm and slight acceleration. required flush and full transmission oil replacement water in inner cv boots. smaller ring clamps loose. injected hitemp grease to repack boots. replaced clamps
Aug 2016 130200 mi C $250	Alternator failed. Replaced with remand factored unit
Oct 2016 135340 mi C $500	CV rubber boots cracked. Replaced both front cv axles.  Did brakes and calipers at same time. Took so long as rust/corrosion made disassembly difficult.
Oct 2017 153760 mi C $1800	Rear pinon bearing making noise. Toyota wanted almost $5000 to replace entire rear gear assembly. Other alternative aftermarket parts around $2500. Ended up buying a used 2010 fj rear axle assembly with 100k km on it from an auto wrecker for $1600. Some scrapping, sanding, decreasing and POR-15. Very easy tear out and install considering. The 2010 8.2 rear end is said to be stronger than the original 8 inch 2007 rear end so hopefully this one will still be working when I turn 500,000 km. ;)
Jan 2018 154690 mi C $150	Front driver wheel bearing replaced
May 2018 162440 mi C $1200	replaced all struts and shocks, springs. Left upper and lower control arms

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States May 2007 - Sep 2011
Jun 2007 1000 mi	LP trim was faided

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014 100000 mi US $150	Torque converter was slipping in third gear. Fluid was flushed out and replaced.
Oct 2015 120700 mi US $200	Right front brake caliper rusted and seized. Had to replace rotor and pads as well as caliper.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2022
Jul 2008 21000 mi	Rear door stop rusty on drivers side.
Nov 2008 25000 mi	Rear door stop rusty on drivers side - replaced. Driver's door panel cracked under arm rest. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2009 31000 mi	Bad odor coming from heater/ac blower
Jun 2009 32000 mi	Steering wheel cover delaminated
Dec 2009 37000 mi	Door light switch part replaced
Jun 2013 75000 mi	oil leak near pass side front engine bank
Jun 2016 98000 mi US $250	Wheel bearings both sides on front
Oct 2017 113000 mi US $400	replaced rear pads and rotors - from the original equipment!
Mar 2018 115000 mi US $500	replace broken arm rest on drivers door panel. Had to purchase entire door panel.
Aug 2021 126000 mi US $200	replaced muffler and tailpipe
Nov 2021 130000 mi US $325	replaced brake pads, rotors and calipers.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 88660 mi C $236	Rear axle seal leak. Minor issue considering the time vehicle is driven off road.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Jun 2008 - Jul 2011
Aug 2008 9796 mi	alternator replaced under warranty
Sep 2010 24800 mi	Right front axle seal leaking

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2018
Nov 2008 70000 mi US $1100	Broken ring gear in rear differential.
Jul 2009 85000 mi US $275	ADD actuator in front axle failed and was replaced with a new factory actuator.
May 2013 137000 mi US $640	Replaced 3rd member (ring and pinion gears) in rear differential.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2010 - Mar 2018
Aug 2010 61380 mi	Serpentine belt tensioner bearing failed. Tensioner replaced.
Apr 2014 91860 mi C $60	Slightly worn tie rod end replaced.
Jul 2016 104760 mi	Front struts replaced. Warranty

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
Jun 2011 71000 mi	4x4 would not engage. Tried numerous times & methods to shift into 4hi with no success. Research on FJ cruiser forum showed this is not uncommon. Fix was to slam it into gear 15-20 times, which fixed the prob. now 4x4 engages easily.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Kansas, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2014
Jan 2008 19000 mi	Parking brake making clunking noise when pulled slightly while vehicle is in motion. Parking brake tending not to disengage on sub-freezing mornings. HVAC blower fan making strange noises. Dealer claimed there was no problem. Made service rep test drive a new FJ and noted that my fan was making abnormal noises. Determined problem would be looked at next time. Radio button crooked. New radio ordered. Replaced radio. Replaced blower fan.
Mar 2009 31000 mi	Replaced noisy vent fan.
Jun 2009 33000 mi	Driver seat sinking slowly. Replaced driver seat under TSB.
May 2013 64000 mi	Clunk in front suspension. Dealer failed to diagnose (blamed on rocks/debris stuck in skidplate).

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2022
Sep 2007 3000 mi	The XM radio antennae needed to be changed out, failed to work when it got wet.
Aug 2009 31000 mi	volume control on the stereo would intermittently stop working(steering wheel control still worked).
Oct 2014 89000 mi	Sat radio antenna not working again. Driver seat belt does not retract properly last time in they said it worked fine
Nov 2014 89700 mi US $587	Driver seat belt retractor broken, Satellite antennae out for the second time, had to order parts and return to have them installed
Jan 2015 91300 mi US $450	Fixed broken seat belt retractor. Satellite radio antenna fixed.
Sep 2016 106000 mi US $400	replace cv boots
Jul 2017 115000 mi US $800	Dealer noted a small leak at the pump when changing the oil
Mar 2018 121000 mi US $750	Alternator replacement

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Louisiana, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2013
Apr 2010 59700 mi	FJ was running badly and brought to the dealer in April 2010. The shop stay was 7 days. The outcome was a diagnosis of a faulty fuel pump which was replaced under the powertrain warranty and now the FJ is running perfectly.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Utah, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 7000 mi	Transmission shudders in 5th gear

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Jan 2008 20000 mi	Idler pulley replaced under warranty. Pulley failed due to mud getting into bearings.
Aug 2008 35000 mi	Drivers seat top portion (the part my back rests against) has developed a hole. Dealer states it is a wear item, however, an interior spring within the seat seems to be poking through just above the drivers belt line closest to the door.
Apr 2009 49000 mi	Display on factory FJammer radio not working intermittently.
Jul 2010 80000 mi US $255	Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced along with seals.
Nov 2012 118900 mi US $350	Four wheel drive actuator failed. New part ordered from dealer and I installed it in the front differential.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Apr 2011 81000 mi US $120	O2 sensor Corrosion caused the radiator to leak, it need to be replaced but I patched it with stop leak as I'm thinking of trading it.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2010 - Sep 2019
Sep 2012 109740 mi C $1400	rear driver side axle boot leaking and leaking into rear brake. Burned out headlight.
Feb 2013 117800 mi C $1234	I'm not sure what the problem really was but my mechanic noted bad noises from the rear end at my last oil change. On this visit he replaced bearing hubs, axle seals, repaired left rear axle, bleed rear brakes.
Oct 2013 126980 mi C $2650	Replaced the rear differential.
Jul 2014 139480 mi C $600	alternator died.
Feb 2015 150660 mi C $400	driver's front wheel bearing had lots of "play". Passenger side rear view mirror light was burned out. The bulb was successfully replaced for $35. After leaving the shop the mirror flew off onto the highway, and shattered. Back to the shop for a replacement mirror, no charge.
Jun 2016 176080 mi C $200	the running boards had rusted and the step part was dangerously rusted through. I had the dealership remove the running boards on both sides.
Sep 2016 176700 mi C $201	tail pipe came loose.
Apr 2017 182280 mi C $250	passenger side bushing was repaired
May 2018 198400 mi C $500	Replace CV boots, and front axle.

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
Dec 2007 14000 mi	Rip in the inner fender flare. Toyota denied claim, rep from Toyota sent out after complaint made, claim denied again by rep. Going to sell vehicle...

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2008

Sep 2007 12000 mi

Drivers side arm rest on the door cracked/broke and the entire door panel needed to be ordered and replaced. Dealer covered the repair under Toyota's manufacturer warranty. Driver's side seat height adjustment seemed to be malfunctioning. The hydraulic cylinder used for height adjustment (driver's side) would not hold its position (i.e., it kept sinking to a lower position). Installed new door panel to replace cracked arm rest. Installed new hydraulic cylinder for seat height adjuster.