Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration 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
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser exhibits average reliability. Frequent recalls focus on seat heaters, labels, and auxiliary lighting, indicating some common issue areas. Complaints are moderate, with power train issues slightly more prevalent. Overall, repair and maintenance costs are manageable, but buyers should remain vigilant.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| seat belts | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant change every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Engine air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Inconsistent seat belt retraction
- Rough suspension handling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.