2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 593 |
| 2008 | 124 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
10 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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The contact owns a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Upon having the vehicle inspected by a State Inspector, the contact was informed that there was significant corrosion on the undercarriage of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-05
Severe rust under carriage including fuel tank straps and suspension components. Number is rusted and skid plates. Rust basically covering under vehicle. Concerned about integrity during a…
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-03
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Frame rust, rear bumper rush, under carriage rust, front lower a-arm rust, differential rust.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-22
Suspension
6 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.
Steering
3 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
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I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-11
Vehicle has a shimmy or shaking as felt in the steering wheel at speeds of 45 MPH or higher. This seems much more pronounced when driving on a curve than on a straight highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-19
Air bags
3 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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I had a car accident on Feb 10, 2025 and my air bag did not deploy
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-14
Visibility/wiper
2 of 23 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, she noticed there was a blind spot on the rear passenger's side of the vehicle as she attempted to enter another lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-21
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
- Recall 13V098000 · Seat belts
- Recall 13V163000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 14V475000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
- 4 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.