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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
5000 mi
Not eliminated. Plan to return vehicle at next service interval.
15000 mi
US $70
Squeak from door catch plastic holder inside door lined with felt to eliminate squeak.
One bracket was missing from the roof after someone had removed the original roof rack. So I couldn't mount my roof rack. But dealer installed it for free so its all good.
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
20000 mi
Paint has been chipping from day one. Dealer admits it's a problem, but won't use 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, because I drive on "Montana roads".I have a friend w/exact car, same age, 4xs the miles, no chips in paint. Drives same roads I do.
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
5000 mi
When my windshield was replaced in March 07 because of a crack, the dealership broke a pin that held a small panel near the A-pillar. The panel was loose and would not snap down. They replaced the pin after ordering it (two weeks) and it is fixed.
4960 mi
Rattle where seatbelt connects to the door on driver side.
71000 mi
Armrest on driver's door near where elbow rests, cracked in 3 places. Will need complete replacement or inner door panel to fix. Can't afford it and not under warranty.
11160 mi
Water leak around the seal of the driver's side door. Result was seatbelt wet when it rained.
13020 mi
Water leak around drivers door.
32860 mi
C $200
Water leak around the drivers door. Seal was redone and leak sealed.
1000 mi
LP trim was faided
22000 mi
US $225
excessive rust on entire undercarriage. low milage. garage kept. Toyota not willing to take any responsibility.
25000 mi
Rear door stop rusty on drivers side - replaced. Driver's door panel cracked under arm rest. Replaced under warranty.
32000 mi
Steering wheel cover delaminated
37000 mi
part replaced
115000 mi
US $500
replace broken arm rest on drivers door panel. Had to purchase entire door panel.
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.
35000 mi
Drivers seat top portion (the part my back rests against) has developed a hole. Dealer states it is a wear item, however, an interior spring within the seat seems to be poking through just above the drivers belt line closest to the door.
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