What are the worst Toyota FJ Cruiser years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Toyota FJ Cruiser years are 2007, 2008, 2010 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2009.

Toyota FJ Cruiser: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2010

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2009

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

201430 complaints · 5 recalls 201323 complaints · 4 recalls 201240 complaints · 5 recalls 201123 complaints · 7 recalls 2010worst year66 complaints · 12 recalls 2009solid year7 complaints · 12 recalls 2008worst year124 complaints · 11 recalls 2007worst year593 complaints · 9 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.