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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 (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 304 repairs.
Toyota FJ Cruiser electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (49%)
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.
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 24600 mi | Reset TPMS light, no actual repair. |
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi | Replaced faulty AC clutch switch. |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine not specified
| 264000 mi US $2000 |
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
| 26500 mi US $200 |
Replaced broken TPMS sensor. |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 19840 mi | XM radio lost signal |
| 22940 mi | XM radio lost signal. Replaced antenna and XM receiver |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 89900 mi ¤2000 |
Broken evaporator needed total replacement + new gas |
| 119000 mi | Amber light on AC button was flashing. Air compressor under the hood had somehow become disconnected, simply needed to be reconnected. |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| 31000 mi | Left head light went out. |
| 28000 mi US $150 |
I do not think that repair is suitable for this answer. There is no suitable answer to this. The battery was replaced. Car needed new battery. I needed AAA to come assist with starting the car one time previous to getting the new battery. I should of been more proactive and had the battery replaced prior to the issues I knew the car was having. |
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 127200 mi US $450 |
Failed alternator Replaced |
| 20000 mi | CD player stopped working. New CD player installed |
| 18000 mi | Radio did not output strongly enough replaced radio |
| 75500 mi US $150 |
Bad rectifier diode |
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
| 205000 mi US $10 |
The drivers side door lock stopped working with the key fob or the lock button. It had to be locked manually. Searching google turned up that it was the actuator inside the door. The dealer wanted $600 to repair it. I was able to do it in about an hour for $10. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY3WG5R/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69NoQBsYsU http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/98591-door-lock-actuator-went-bad-dealership-wants-500-fix-2.html#post2102953 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/98591-door-lock-actuator-went-bad-dealership-wants-500-fix-2.html#post2102953 |
| 148000 mi | The car has now had its first problem in 10 years. The brake light switch went bad. Toyota repaired it for free. |
| 150900 mi | Recharged A/C (first time) |
| 157000 mi US $144 |
Charged A/C |
| 160084 mi US $200 |
Chared A/C and replaced alterantor |
| 98580 mi C $400 |
charge was below 12v [alternator] |
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
The a/c evaporator needed to be replaced |
| 151000 mi US $1998 |
evaporator core replaced |
| 188000 mi US $200 |
Voltage regulator was failing. Had alternator replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $14 |
Bulb replacement for headlight |
| 142100 mi | Alternator went bad at 140k |
| 3000 mi | The XM radio antennae needed to be changed out, failed to work when it got wet. |
| 31000 mi | volume control on the stereo would intermittently stop working(steering wheel control still worked). |
| 98000 mi US $450 |
Satellite radio antenna fixed. |
| 121000 mi US $750 |
Alternator replacement |
| 49000 mi | Display on factory FJammer radio not working intermittently. |
| 31000 mi | Bad odor coming from heater/ac blower |
| 37000 mi | Door light switch |
| 96000 mi US $250 |
Alternator started to go out |
| 75000 mi US $776 |
Charging on the gauge was fluctuating and the bearing in the alternator started to whine. I replaced the alternator and also upgraded to sealed bearing idler pulleys and tensioner assembly by Gates. I also installed a new belt. |
| 19000 mi | HVAC blower fan making strange noises. Dealer claimed there was no problem. Made service rep test drive a new FJ and noted that my fan was making abnormal noises. Determined problem would be looked at next time. Radio button crooked. New radio ordered. Replaced radio. Replaced blower fan. |
| 31000 mi | Replaced noisy vent fan. |
| 109740 mi C $1400 |
Burned out headlight. |
| 139480 mi C $600 |
alternator died. |
| 150660 mi C $400 |
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. |
| 30000 mi | A/C compressor needed to be replaced. |
| 9796 mi | alternator replaced under warranty |
| 98000 mi US $550 |
Burning smell from hood. Alternator was going bad. (Voltage was still good though.) |
| 44020 mi | dealer mistakenly left driver window open. melting snow entered driver door shorting out window motor. needed to disassemble, dry out and reassemble |
| 130200 mi C $250 |
Alternator failed. Replaced with remand factored unit |
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Fuel level sending unit failed. |
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