Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V475000 Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V163000 Front Lamps Exceed Maximum Brightness/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V098000 Access Door Cracks/Seat Belt Anchor Detachment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12E046000 TRD Brake Kit Brake Tube NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V148000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E043000 AFTERMARKET SEAT COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 42 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
- Seat Belts 13 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
Of the 124 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 124 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser has an average reliability rating, with recalls mainly focusing on accessory-related issues rather than core mechanical problems. Owner complaints are moderately distributed across components, with structure and brakes being more prevalent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 80,000–100,000 miles | $250–$750 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| seat belts | 100,000–130,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| hydraulic system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 20,000 miles
- Coolant change every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Inspect timing belt annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brakes squealing or grinding noise
- Sudden loss of power steering
- Vibration in steering wheel
- Clunking noises under car
- Slow or uneven braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.