Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V081000 Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V828000 Vehicle Accessories May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V539000 Lower ball joint may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V475000 Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser exhibits a moderate number of issues, primarily related to steering and suspension, with several recalls. Despite these issues, the vehicle maintains a good reputation for mechanical reliability, resulting in an overall average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering shaft | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| lower ball joint | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| intermediate steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$900 | 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 air filter every 30,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Inspect cooling system every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations in steering wheel
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Squeaking noise from suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.