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Ford Ranger 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    
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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Ford Ranger vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Ranger and Toyota FJ Cruiser reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Rangers and Toyota FJ Cruisers with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Rangers 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 Ford Ranger and Toyota FJ Cruiser lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Ranger and Toyota FJ Cruiser have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Ranger and Toyota FJ Cruiser problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 207-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I have always loved Ford, I grew up around Ford and they were always very reliable, great styling, and I believe that Ford makes the Best vehicle for the average person see full Ford Ranger review
2003 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 154-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Owners of Rangers are really dedicated to their trucks. see full Ford Ranger review
2002 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 207-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
I have owned at least one Ford product since 1962. I have learned to trust their reliability and functionality. I am familiar with maintenance of Ford products and feel comfortable with them. see full Ford Ranger review
2000 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 150-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Ford is known for good quality, reliability, strength, they hold their value. see full Ford Ranger review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

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