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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (12%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine not specified
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alabama, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022264000 miUS $2000 | Rear passenger side wheel hub was leaking so was replaced AC evaporator and expansion valve replaced under dash | ||
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201126000 mi | Replaced driver seat under warranty due to faulty seat lift system. | ||
| Apr 201126500 miUS $200 | Replaced broken TPMS sensor. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201142780 mi | Water pump leak of a 3 years old car (68000 km) | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201018000 mi | FJ Cruiser have major inner fender rips/bulges. Toyota will not admit it is a design flaw. Here's a link for more information. I'm now looking for another 4X4 due to this problem. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/toyota-fj-cruiser-polls/375 | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 201349000 mi | Bearing related to the clutch was making a chirping noise. Was not a drivability issue, just noisy. Replaced under warranty at no cost. | ||
| Mar 201453000 mi | Water pump was replaced due to slow leak (first noted by Toyota tech around 40,000 miles) | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2009 |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 201022000 mi | Pulleys replaced. | ||
| Nov 201142100 mi | Recall for tire sensors | ||
| Oct 201582500 miUS $250 | CV axle -- drivers side | ||
| Jul 2017111000 miUS $1900 | Wheel bearing left bad right done as well as a precaution Right CV axle Right caliper replacement Brakes rotors and pads f/r Caliper brake line | ||
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200919840 mi | XM radio lost signal | ||
| Jun 200922940 mi | XM radio lost signal. Replaced antenna and XM receiver | ||
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014100300 mi | Trans. started slipping. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014119000 mi | Amber light on AC button was flashing. Air compressor under the hood had somehow become disconnected, simply needed to be reconnected. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ohio, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201527000 miUS $144 | Locking Stay Rod on cargo door rusted badly and becomes disconnected from its bracket. The brackets and stay rod have been replaced. | ||
| Aug 201639000 miUS $325 | Muffler had rusted out and needed replacement. Replaced with lifetime warranty one. | ||
| Dec 201643000 miUS $120 | Power steering return line corroded and sprung a leak. Initially patched with mil spec tape until parts arrived. Replaced the supply and return lines with aftermarket parts. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in New York, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017198000 miUS $600 | Bearings seized and had to be replaced with associated parts | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in United Arab Emirates Sep 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 201689900 mi¤2000 | Broken evaporator needed total replacement + new gas | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201263000 miUS $40 | Plastic Dead Pedal (left foot rest area) cracked wouldn't stay in place. Ordered custom metal replacement | ||
| Aug 201372000 miUS $100 | Driver side seat falls or sinks over time | ||
| Aug 201692900 miUS $400 | Sealed CV joints | ||
| May 2018105000 miUS $400 | Replaced [tie-rod] | ||
| Oct 2020128000 miUS $120 | Tie-rod was replaced | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in New York, United States Jul 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201465000 miUS $60 | Low pressure sensor in tire broken , causing tire to leak air. | ||
| Aug 201573700 miUS $750 | replaced both front rotors and calipers. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201176260 miC $220 | worn tie rod replaced | ||
| Feb 2013106400 miC $750 | front and rear sway bar links replaced and rear shocks replaced | ||
| Dec 2015185380 miC $1000 | Replaced torn boot and corroded cv joint, Balanced tires | ||
| May 2018226920 miC $2604 | Front calipers seized. New calipers pads and rotors Replaced lower ball joints Left rear axle seal failed allowing oil into axle bearing. Axle seal and bearing replaced | ||
| Jul 2018228780 miC $905 | Replace muffler and tailpipe | ||
| Jan 2022260400 miC $900 | Replace sway bars Replace rusted brake lines | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 201035300 mi | foot rest broke and was replaced under warranty | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20098000 miUS $40 | The rear door rattled. Dealer tightened hinge and solve the issue. | ||
| Apr 201447200 miUS $600 | Water pump replaced | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Sep 201221700 miC $100 | Knocking sound from the transmission, downshifting roughly. Transmission oil changed, problem less intensive but still present. | ||
| Feb 201676000 miC $700 | Exhaust system | ||
| Oct 201683700 miC $1135 | Front calipers seized. Rear rotors overheated. | ||
| Mar 2018105338 miC $5000 | Alarm error with timing chain. Changed timing chain, sprockets, cooling pump | ||
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201862000 miUS $619 | Resurface front rotors and replace front brake pads. | ||
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 201531000 mi | Left head light went out. | ||
| Jan 201631300 miUS $150 | I do not think that repair is suitable for this answer. There is no suitable answer to this. The battery was replaced. Car needed new battery. I needed AAA to come assist with starting the car one time previous to getting the new battery. I should of been more proactive and had the battery replaced prior to the issues I knew the car was having. | ||
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