Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Toyota FJ Cruiser reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota FJ Cruisers with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota FJ Cruiser has been recently.
See what our members say about Toyota FJ Cruiser lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 74900 miles driven2007 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | 79 | 3 |
Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through December 31, 2012
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | 33 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 59600 miles driven2008 | Honda Ridgeline | Join or sign in to view |
| 37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 75500 miles driven2007 | Honda Ridgeline | 89 | < 1 |
| 35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 91100 miles driven2006 | Honda Ridgeline | 74 | < 1 |
| 29 vehicles, 10.4 months per vehicle, 10300 miles driven2012 | Jeep Wrangler | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Toyota FJ Cruiser
| Brand Reputation of the Toyota FJ Cruiser: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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? |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Toyota--lasts forever. |
