Toyota FJ Cruiser years to avoid
The Toyota FJ Cruiser years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
1,215
Total complaints
19
Recall campaigns
2006–2015
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
FJ Cruiser years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 786 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 166 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 91 |
Every FJ Cruiser year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 37 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 34 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 49 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 38 | 7 | |
| 2010avoid | 91 | 12 | |
| 2009 | 13 | 12 | |
| 2008avoid | 166 | 11 | |
| 2007avoid | 786 | 9 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota FJ Cruiser years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the FJ Cruiser years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Toyota FJ Cruiser?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FJ Cruiser years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
Across all model years, the FJ Cruiser has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,215 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.