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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine not specified
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.
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
20000 mi
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.
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
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.
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.
11160 mi
Water leak around the seal of the driver's side door. Result was seatbelt wet when it rained.
13020 mi
Water leak around drivers door.
32860 mi
C $200
Water leak around the drivers door. Seal was redone and leak sealed.
22000 mi
US $225
excessive rust on entire undercarriage. low milage. garage kept. Toyota not willing to take any responsibility.
4960 mi
Rattle where seatbelt connects to the door on driver side.
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.
25000 mi
Rear door stop rusty on drivers side - replaced. Driver's door panel cracked under arm rest. Replaced under warranty.
32000 mi
Steering wheel cover delaminated
37000 mi
part replaced
115000 mi
US $500
replace broken arm rest on drivers door panel. Had to purchase entire door panel.
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.
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