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BMW 4-Series and Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series, which has had finish and trim problems following an update.
2016
BMW 4-Series
[?] see reported repairs
  50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series, which has had finish and trim problems following an update.
51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.
2015
BMW 4-Series
[?] see reported repairs
  51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.
2014
BMW 4-Series
[?] see reported repairs
  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 122500 miles driven

Many FJs are off-roaded.
2007
Toyota FJ Cruiser
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 122500 miles driven

Many FJs are off-roaded.

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BMW 4-Series vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of BMW 4-Series and Toyota FJ Cruiser reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of BMW 4-Seriess and Toyota FJ Cruisers with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of BMW 4-Seriess and Toyota FJ Cruisers that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track BMW 4-Series and Toyota FJ Cruiser lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW 4-Series and Toyota FJ Cruiser have been recently.

To see how frequently BMW 4-Series and Toyota FJ Cruiser problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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Toyota FJ Cruiser Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Toyota is leading the industry in reliability and quality with affordable pricing see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
The FJ40 was a workhorse for years, this update should be similar. It is unapologetically built as a utility vehicle that is supposed to be useful in un-paved areas of the country. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Toyota has been proven to be reliable despite the recent issues with gas pedal problems. FYI: The FJ is not involved with any recall issues. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
It is a Toyota; what more do you need to say? see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Toyota--lasts forever. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review