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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (49%)

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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.

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. 

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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. 

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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Engine not specified

264000 mi

US $2000
AC evaporator and expansion valve replaced under dash 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

169000 mi

US $1000
Alternator failure 

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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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