Is FJ Cruiser expensive to maintain?

Overall - the Toyota Fj cruiser has yearly car maintenance costs total to $506 .
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How much does it cost to maintain an FJ Cruiser?

The estimated cost to maintain and repair a Toyota FJ Cruiser ranges from $95 to $2261, with an average of $297.
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Do FJ Cruisers have a lot of problems?

Are FJ Cruisers Reliable? RepairPal gives the FJ Cruiser a 3.5 out of 5 reliability rating, ranking it 12th out of 26 midsize SUVs. The annual repair and maintenance cost for the model is usually around $506. This is lower compared to the average $573 for midsize SUVs.
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How many miles will FJ Cruiser last?

FJ Cruisers mileage can run well into 250K+ miles without any mechanical failures, provided the scheduled maintenance and services have been carried out. Many owners have run well into 300K+ miles with just the regular maintenance and a few small cosmetic issues.
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What year FJ Cruiser most reliable?

While this Toyota is highly reliable, there are some things to consider when you are buying used FJ Cruisers. The 2013 FJ Cruiser has the best resale value and many positive features.
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Why Is The Toyota FJ Cruiser So FLIPPING Expensive!?



Why are Fjs so expensive?

This remarkable machine was built to withstand very extreme circumstances and as a result, is more expensive than other models in its class. These off-road vehicles are widely used for activities such as rock crawling and off-road racing.
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Are FJ Cruisers good on gas?

Con: Poor fuel economy FJ Cruisers built from 2007 to 2009 have a city/highway mpg of 16/20 (14.7/11.7 liters per 100 km) on premium gas, while 2010-11 models are rated at 17/21 mpg (13.8/11.2 liters per 100 km) on regular gas.
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Why did Toyota stop making the FJ?

Sales Plummeted During Recession

They were initially very popular, made as a retro, off-road machine. Unfortunately, the recession in 2008 hit Toyota hard, and sales for the FJ Cruiser plummeted as a result. It ended up being discontinued by 2014, although it was doing well before that.
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Can you sleep in an FJ Cruiser?

If it's possible, sleeping in an enclosed vehicle is ideal. The FJ Cruiser has a fair amount of interior room and when you fold down the rear seats and slide the front seats forward, the area becomes even greater. The only problem is this area is not flat.
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Does FJ Cruiser have a timing belt?

In this guide you will find all Toyota FJ Cruiser models. If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt.
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Are parts available for FJ Cruisers?

Quality doesn't have to come at a cost when you shop with us. Each piece of our Toyota FJ Cruiser off-road parts selection comes backed with an unbeatable 100 percent price match guarantee. This allows us to offer you the best deal possible regardless of what you're buying.
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Are FJ Cruisers comfortable?

Apart from these practicality issues, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is a pretty neat vehicle to drive. Its strong V6 engine, responsive steering and relatively comfortable ride make it a lot more viable as a daily driver than you might expect.
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What is a Toyota FJ Cruiser?

FJ Cruiser was discontinued in 2014, making the 2014 FJ Cruiser the last model year. However, excitement and capability live on with adventure-ready Toyota vehicles like 4Runner and the off-road-ready TRD Pro Series. No matter who you are, there's a rugged Toyota 4x4 ready to take you exploring.
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Why do FJ Cruisers have white tops?

Registered. Actually Toyota was one of the first to do their part to help with the threat of global warming way back in the 40's and the idea was re introduced with the FJ Cruiser. This concept has worked so well, in 2015 ALL Toyota products including the Lexus brand will have a white roof.
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Is Toyota going to bring back FJ?

While the Land Cruiser is leaving the American market starting in 2022 and the FJ Cruiser hasn't been sold here since 2014, Toyota is intent on staying competitive in the off-road space as the market transitions to electric vehicles, and will launch a tough compact electric SUV in the coming years.
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Are FJ Cruisers good in snow?

Premium Member. The FJ is a heavy pig. I would chalk this up to the tires. I've had several sets of BFGs over the years and in my experience, they are not a good snow tire at all.
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Are FJ Cruisers in demand?

Something happened in 2020. Classic car auctions went from selling two or three FJ Cruisers a year to selling more than two a month. Median sales prices for the base model more than doubled from about $14,000 in 2019 to $27,500 in 2020 and continued to rise to $30,450 in 2021.
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Where is the Toyota FJ Cruiser built?

FJ Cruiser is produced at the Hamura Plant in Hamura, Japan.
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Is FJ Cruiser full time 4wd?

Only the 6MT is full time 4wd. Due to the diff in the transfercase the 6mt fjs can drive around without significant axel bind while being in 4wd. The auto FJs are either 2wd, or 4wd transfercase locked (no load based power split) and will exhibit axel bind driving around in 4wd.
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Are all FJ Cruisers made in Japan?

Even though Toyota pulled the plug on the FJ Cruiser in August 2016, the body-on-frame SUV isn't dead yet. The Japanese market will be the last to bid farewell to the mid-size sport utility vehicle with the limited-run Final Edition.
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How much is a 2021 FJ Cruiser?

Median sales prices for the base model more than doubled from about $14,000 in 2019 to $27,500 in 2020 and continued to rise to $30,450 in 2021.
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Do FJ Cruisers have heated seats?

The FJ Cruiser seats five and comes standard with water-resistant fabric seats. Unlike many SUVs in the class, the FJ Cruiser lacks seating options like leather upholstery and heated seats.
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Is the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?

The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is one of the most reliable midsize SUVs you can buy. It earns five out of five circles in reliability from J.D. Power and Associates.
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