2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruisers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | 21 FJ Cruisers, 8.9 months of data per FJ Cruiser, average 48700 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 FJ Cruisers, 8.9 months of data per FJ Cruiser, average 48700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 35340 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 42780 | 0 | Water pump leak of a 3 years old car (68000 km) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | Replaced driver seat under warranty due to failure of seat lifting mechanism. |
| Apr | 2011 | 27000 | 200 | Replaced broken TPMS sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | FJ Cruiser have major inner fender rips/bulges. Toyota will not admit it is a design flaw. Here's a link for more information. I'm now looking for another 4X4 due to this problem. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/toyota-fj-cruiser-polls/375 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Pulleys replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 43700 | 0 | Recall for tire sensors |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 19840 | 0 | XM radio lost signal |
| Jun | 2009 | 22940 | 0 | XM radio lost signal. Replaced antenna and XM receiver |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 63000 | 40 | Plastic Dead Pedal (left foot rest area) cracked wouldn't stay in place. Ordered custom metal replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 21700 | 100 | Knocking sound from the transmission, downshifting roughly. Transmission oil changed, problem less intensive but still present. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 35700 | 0 | foot rest broke and was replaced under warranty |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 8000 | 40 | The rear door rattled. Dealer tightened hinge and solve the issue. |
| Nov | 2012 | 36500 | 300 | Replace brake pads. Front |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 76260 | 220 | worn tie rod replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 106000 | 750 | front and rear sway bar links replaced and rear shocks replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 107880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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