2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most-reported areas: Structure (10), Suspension (4), Service Brakes (4).

Key takeaways

  • 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Structure1032%
Suspension413%
Service Brakes413%
Steering413%
Unknown Or Other310%
Electrical System310%
Fuel System310%
Gasoline310%
Engine26%
Wheels26%
Seat Belts13%
Air Bags13%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-31

URGENT VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT — SEVERE FRAME CORROSION AND REPORTED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION Submitted by: [XXX] Address: [XXX] Telephone: [XXX] Date: XXX Vehicle: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser VIN: [XXX] Purchased: XXX Selling dealership: Shaker Autoplex, Inc., [XXX] Mileage at purchase: 51,995 Reported mileage at inspecti...

Steering - filed 2025-11-25

Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld Failure: Recall concern. My car was built 7/25/2014. Recalls were initiated for FJ’s within the following date ranges 8/7/2013 - 8/20/2013 for this issue. My FJ has the same issue confirmed by three Toyota Dealership Service Departments. Revisiting the Recall Status is needed. Thank you...

Structure - filed 2025-11-20

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer made aware of the failure and advised t...

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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.