MYRModel Year Report

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:56.492Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 593 complaints 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 7 2010: 66 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 41 complaints 2012 2013: 23 complaints 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints
2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 593 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 7 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 41 complaints 2012 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015
2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 593 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 7 2010: 66 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 41 complaints 2012 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 30 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015

2009: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20061
2007593
2008124
20097
201066
201123
201241
201323
201430
20150

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while entering into traffic, he heard a breaking noise as the vehicle stalled without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-15

The Toyota FJ Cruiser's seat belt is engineered hazard based on in seam design of the chasis.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-28

Also filed under Seat belts

Suspension

2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension.

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Horrible frame rust. Rusty cross members that support engine and transmission. Rusty body and suspension mounts that attach to frame. All the weld beads on the frame are rusted inside and out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-24

Also filed under Structure

Structure

2 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Seat belts

2 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts.

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Driver side seat belt is too loose non functional Airbag sign is on I m scared to drive vehicle

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05

Also filed under Air bags

Visibility

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility.

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-09-18Equipment09V223000 Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

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    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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    2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…

    Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

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    2011-03-31Tires11V148000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Sequoia and Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information…

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    2012-12-17Equipment12E046000 Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, P/N PTR09-35070, and TRD High-Performance brake kits, P/N PTR09-35100, installed by Toyota vehicle processing centers and sold…

    Remedy: All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will…

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    2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…

    Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…

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    2013-06-06Seat belts13V098000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door)…

    Remedy: The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may…

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    2013-06-06Exterior lighting13V163000 Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2014-10-02Equipment14V475000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale.

    Remedy: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014.

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    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V223000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V148000 · Tires
  • Recall 12E046000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
  • Recall 13V098000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 13V163000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V475000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.