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Toyota FJ Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 303 repairs.
Toyota FJ Cruiser engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
259-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 140000 mi | oil change |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 42780 mi | Water pump leak of a 3 years old car (68000 km) |
| 53000 mi | Water pump was replaced due to slow leak (first noted by Toyota tech around 40,000 miles) |
| 22000 mi | Pulleys replaced. |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 76000 mi C $700 |
Exhaust system |
| 105338 mi C $5000 |
Alarm error with timing chain. Changed timing chain, sprockets, cooling pump |
| 47200 mi US $600 |
Water pump replaced |
| 228780 mi C $905 |
Replace muffler and tailpipe |
| 39000 mi US $325 |
Muffler had rusted out and needed replacement. Replaced with lifetime warranty one. |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 108000 mi US $300 |
Remanufactured fuel injectors |
| 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. |
| 69440 mi C $1600 |
Crankshaft seal leaking - replaced. Oil pressure sensor needed replacing |
| 68200 mi C $495 |
Replaced catalytic converters |
| 54000 mi | Random check engine light for variable valve timing actuator failure during cold weather. |
| 91000 mi | Check Engine light on. Looked up symptoms online, lubricated rubber seal on gas cap, light went off. |
| 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. |
| 108000 mi | Minor issue with oil level control valve never repaired. |
| 189600 mi C $1250 |
Burnt clutch replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $800 |
Water pump Timing plate cover |
| 17000 mi | Deposits present in fuel filter and pump due to yet to be determined circumstances. |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
| 195000 mi US $60 |
Replaced ignition coil |
| 183000 mi US $1126 |
Both catalytic converters produced codes. Took it to a muffler shop and had both converters replaced. This resolved the codes. |
| 130000 mi US $800 |
Cooling system- Replace the radiator. |
| 151000 mi US $1998 |
plugs and ignition coils replaced |
| 115000 mi US $800 |
Dealer noted a small leak at the pump when changing the oil |
| 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. |
| 20000 mi | Idler pulley replaced under warranty. Pulley failed due to mud getting into bearings. |
| 75000 mi | oil leak near pass side front engine bank |
| 126000 mi US $200 |
replaced muffler and tailpipe |
| 13800 mi US $200 |
oxygen sensor replacement |
| 19000 mi | 2 more sensors replaced |
| 32000 mi US $40 |
TRD supercharger internal parts failed. Replaced under warranty. |
| 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. |
| 176700 mi C $201 |
tail pipe came loose. |
| 51460 mi $1 |
replaced idler 2 of pulley #2. they were rusted and making noise |
| 86800 mi $500 |
Timing chain and components were replaced |
| 93000 mi $300 |
Fuel pump replaced |
| 50000 mi US $130 |
Replaced serpentine hose |
| 149000 mi US $3200 |
Center exhaust section deteriorated |
| 68200 mi C $42 |
heat shield over the muffler melted away were the bolts are |
| 73204 mi C $585 |
replaced water pump that was cracked |
| 77380 mi C $145 |
serpentine belt replaced |
| 44020 mi | idler pulley bearing squealing. replaced item under extended warranty |
| 97960 mi | Aluminum heat shields between exhaust pipe and body broke lose. Require oversize washers to reassembly. Looked like metal fatique |
| 61380 mi | Serpentine belt tensioner bearing failed. Tensioner replaced. |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
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