2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most-reported areas: Structure (11), Suspension (7), Service Brakes (3).
Key takeaways
- 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 11 | 46% |
| Suspension | 7 | 29% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% |
| Steering | 3 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure,service Brakes - filed 2026-11-05
1. The frame is defective. It's been rusting no matter how its cleaned or treated. It currently has at least 4 holes. This rust has spread to many suspension components as well as the underside of the floor. The vehicle eas NOT properly treated when built. I purchased this new in 2013. It currently has 69k miles. This ...
Suspension,structure,service Brakes - filed 2026-05-08
Please consider opening or expanding an investigation into frame, underbody, brake-line, and suspension-mount corrosion affecting Toyota FJ Cruisers. I own a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD. A professional inspection found multiple fluid leaks, heavy rust, rusted exhaust, leaking rear shocks, and brake line/hose concerns. A...
Steering,suspension,power Train - filed 2026-02-11
I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.