What is the best year FJ Cruiser to buy?

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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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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What is high mileage for FJ Cruiser?

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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How reliable is Toyota FJ?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 12th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $506 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
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What is the rarest FJ Cruiser color?

Order of rarest colors.
  • Black Cherry.
  • Black.
  • Sun Fusion.
  • Titanium.
  • Voodoo Blue.
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Which FJ Cruiser Year is Best? - All FJ Cruiser Changes 2007-2014



Is FJ Cruiser fast?

Passing horsepower in the base FJ Cruiser is 260 hp @ 5600 rpm, and producing excellent torque 271 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm foot pounds/rpm, the FJ Cruiser accelerates promptly from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.2 seconds. If you want to go that fast, the FJ Cruiser has a top speed of 110 miles per hour.
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What year is the Yellow FJ Cruiser?

The 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser comes in various exterior colors including Sun Fusion [Yellow], Sandstorm Metallic [Beige] and Brick [Red].
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Is FJ Cruiser expensive to maintain?

Overall - the Toyota Fj cruiser has yearly car maintenance costs total to $506 .
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Do FJ Cruisers need premium gas?

Toyota later issued a bulletin stating that while the FJ's fuel-door sticker says "Premium Unleaded Fuel Only," the owner's manual notes that premium is required only for optimum performance-and all 239 rated horses-but that the vehicle will run just fine on regular unleaded (87 octane).
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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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Does a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser have a timing belt or chain?

Your FJ engine has NO timing belt.
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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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Do FJ Cruisers have rust problems?

The lawsuit charges that unbeknownst to consumers, the FJ Cruiser was manufactured without adequate rust corrosion protection, leaving it susceptible to premature rust.
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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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Will the FJ Cruiser become a collectible?

Toyota's Retro FJ Cruiser Is Getting As Collectable As The Classic FJ Trucks That Inspired It. The new Bronco is one of the hottest trucks of 2021, but while buyers patiently wait for Ford to actually deliver its retro off-roader, another vintage-inspired SUV has been making waves, this time on the modern classic scene ...
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How big is the FJ Cruiser gas tank?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser has a gas tank size of 19.0 gallons.
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Does the FJ Cruiser come in diesel?

With a turbo diesel powerplant under the hood, the FJ CRUISER goes from a 12mpg gas guzzler to a +25 MPG fuel sipper.
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Does 2008 FJ Cruiser require premium fuel?

It will run with regular.
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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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What is high mileage for a Toyota Land Cruiser?

According to the AARP's interview with Rich White of the Car Care Council, a vehicle's average lifespan is 12 years. He also claimed that an average model should last over 200,000 miles. Considering it has an above-average reliability rating, the Toyota Land Cruiser is undoubtedly capable of reaching this milestone.
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Why did Toyota quit making the FJ?

When sales continued to plummet after the start of the recession, Toyota decided the sales were too lackluster to justify the manufacturing cost of producing a second generation, culminating in the FJ Cruiser's 2014 discontinuation.
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Is the FJ Cruiser a classic car?

The FJ Cruiser shares the platform with the Prado, but the retro-futuristic styling is a modern interpretation of the 1960 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, which is already an appreciating classic. This particular, 2012 example is being sold by a dealer called FDM Rides, based in Denver, Colorado.
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How many radiant red FJ Cruisers were made?

It was the toughest and most capable FJ ever and paid tribute to the iconic vehicle that ended its production run at the conclusion of the 2014 model year. With limited production, only 2,500 were built.
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What colors did FJ Cruisers come in?

Exterior Colors:
  • Black Cherry Pearl [Dk. Red]
  • Black Diamond [Black]
  • Sun Fusion [Yellow]
  • Titanium Metallic [Silver]
  • Voodoo Blue [Blue]
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