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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%)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 47 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 $1065
Rear passenger side wheel hub was leaking so was replaced 

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range

111000 mi

US $1900
Wheel bearing left bad right done as well as a precaution  

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

43000 mi

US $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. 
198000 mi

US $600
Bearings seized and had to be replaced with associated parts 
76260 mi

C $220
worn tie rod replaced 
106400 mi

C $750
front and rear sway bar links replaced and rear shocks replaced 
226920 mi

C $2604
Replaced lower ball joints 
260400 mi

C $900
Replace sway bars 
105000 mi

US $400
Replaced [tie-rod] 
128000 mi

US $120
Tie-rod was replaced 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Engine not specified

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. 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range

54000 mi Wheel bearing failure on way to dealership to dispose of vehicle 
168000 mi

US $1100
shocks and struts replaced 
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. 
99200 mi

US $600
d/side front bearing repair and labor 
99000 mi

US $200
Loose steering worn bushings 
108000 mi

US $300
Replaced worn tie rod ends 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

184000 mi

US $2200
Wheel bearing on drivers-side went out. Replaced both front bearings. 
185000 mi

US $450
Lower control arms were bad. One caused a front coilover shock to explode. 
150000 mi

US $124
I replaced both front wheel bearings and hubs at home. 
157000 mi Front left shock leaking. Needs to be replaced. 
170000 mi

US $500
Broke ball joint on passenger upper control arm. 
210000 mi

US $700
Replaced drivers side front wheel bearing Replaced both front inner and outer tie rods 
74400 mi

$150
Both tie rod ends were replaced Both front lower control arms were replaced as kit 
129000 mi

US $1800
Replaced both front hubs and wheel bearings. 
52000 mi Power steering pump failed 
98000 mi

US $250
Wheel bearings both sides on front 
80000 mi

US $255
Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced along with seals. 
30000 mi

US $100
Bad shock right front 
64000 mi Clunk in front suspension. Dealer failed to diagnose (blamed on rocks/debris stuck in skidplate). 
66000 mi

US $250
During state inspection a rear shock was found to be leaking. I was told both rears should be replaced together. 
21000 mi

US $325
Passenger sway bar link broke and then proceeded to shred the passenger outer CV boot. 
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. 
31000 mi

US $585
Inner tie rod ends beginning to fail. Replaced, but not covered under warranty due to after market lift application. 
71300 mi

C $400
Wheel bearing front right replace 
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 
91860 mi

C $60
Slightly worn tie rod end replaced. 
104760 mi Front struts replaced. Warranty 
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. 
150660 mi

C $400
driver's front wheel bearing had lots of "play". 
182280 mi

C $250
passenger side bushing was repaired 
149000 mi

US $3200
Lower steering shaft replaced due to rough spot felt while turning. Front struts/shocks replaced. Left front ball joint worn 

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Toyota FJ Cruiser Suspension Problems

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