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Expensive Toyota FJ Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (37%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
Toyota FJ Cruiser repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (77%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 264000 mi US $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
| 82500 mi US $250 |
CV axle -- drivers side |
| 111000 mi US $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 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 21700 mi C $100 |
Knocking sound from the transmission, downshifting roughly. Transmission oil changed, problem less intensive but still present. |
| 76000 mi C $700 |
Exhaust system |
| 83700 mi C $1135 |
Front calipers seized. Rear rotors overheated. |
| 105338 mi C $5000 |
Alarm error with timing chain. Changed timing chain, sprockets, cooling pump |
| 76260 mi C $220 |
worn tie rod replaced |
| 106400 mi C $750 |
front and rear sway bar links replaced and rear shocks replaced |
| 185380 mi C $1000 |
Replaced torn boot and corroded cv joint, Balanced tires |
| 226920 mi C $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 |
| 228780 mi C $905 |
Replace muffler and tailpipe |
| 260400 mi C $900 |
Replace sway bars Replace rusted brake lines |
| 89900 mi ¤2000 |
Broken evaporator needed total replacement + new gas |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 69440 mi C $1600 |
Crankshaft seal leaking - replaced. Oil pressure sensor needed replacing Inner CV boots cracked, replaced |
| 120000 mi US $3500 |
Clutch blew up after making noise for 6 months. Dealer just said nothing was wrong. Major Jerks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 210000 mi US $1700 |
Rear axle seals and propeller shaft |
| 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! |
| 75640 mi C $250 |
Wheel bearing found to be worn. New part installed successfully. |
| 78740 mi C $200 |
front axle seal found to be leaking and was successfully replaced by dealer. |
| 101740 mi C $3000 |
Both upper and lower steering shafts need replacing. |
| 124000 mi C $180 |
Caliper needed repair as it failed to fully disengage. |
| 189600 mi C $1250 |
Burnt clutch replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $1100 |
shocks and struts replaced |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 169000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator failure |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 104000 mi US $380 |
All transmission fluid and front and rear differential fluid was drained and new fluid added. |
| 121000 mi US $2400 |
Also replace front axle boots. |
| 129000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced both front hubs and wheel bearings. |
| 130000 mi US $800 |
Cooling system- Replace the radiator. |
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
The a/c evaporator needed to be replaced |
| 151000 mi US $1998 |
evaporator core replaced plugs and ignition coils replaced |
| 19000 mi US $2560 |
brake line replaced also rotors calipers. |
| 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 |
| 70000 mi US $1100 |
Broken ring gear in rear differential. |
| 85000 mi US $275 |
ADD actuator in front axle failed and was replaced with a new factory actuator. |
| 137000 mi US $640 |
Replaced 3rd member (ring and pinion gears) in rear differential. |
| 109740 mi C $1400 |
rear driver side axle boot leaking and leaking into rear brake. Burned out headlight. |
| 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. |
| 126980 mi C $2650 |
Replaced the rear differential. |
| 139480 mi C $600 |
alternator died. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 176700 mi C $201 |
tail pipe came loose. |
| 182280 mi C $250 |
passenger side bushing was repaired |
| 198400 mi C $500 |
Replace CV boots, and front axle. |
| 71300 mi C $400 |
Wheel bearing front right replace |
| 116320 mi C $2000 |
rear differential rear locker actuator needed to be replaced. |
| 124620 mi C $250 |
shudder at low rpm and slight acceleration. required flush and full transmission oil replacement |
| 130200 mi C $250 |
Alternator failed. Replaced with remand factored unit |
| 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. |
| 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. ;) |
| 154690 mi C $150 |
Front driver wheel bearing replaced |
| 162440 mi C $1200 |
replaced all struts and shocks, springs. Left upper and lower control arms |
| 183000 mi US $1126 |
Both catalytic converters produced codes. Took it to a muffler shop and had both converters replaced. This resolved the codes. |
| 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. |
| 185000 mi US $450 |
Lower control arms were bad. One caused a front coilover shock to explode. |
| 188000 mi US $200 |
Voltage regulator was failing. Had alternator replaced. |
| 104780 mi C $1800 |
Bearings worn and replaced in rear differential |
| 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 |
| 115800 mi US $1400 |
Front axle was leaking. Had all of it replaced. |
| 133000 mi US $570 |
ABS and stability sensors were damaged. |
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