Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 67 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 #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 14 complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Wheels 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
Of the 67 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 67 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser has an average reliability rating. While it had 12 recalls, most issues are minor, such as equipment labels and lighting. With only 66 owner complaints, data indicates moderate concern about structure and steering components. Overall, the vehicle shows signs of common aging issues, but nothing severe or consistent to impact its overall reliability significantly.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Wheels | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| Suspension | 80,000–130,000 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 and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant inspection and flush
- Air filter replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises over bumps
- Steering wheel vibration
- Brake pedal softness
- Uneven tire wear
- Delayed braking response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.