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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual
19 serious complaints of 23, the most about structure (10) and suspension (6); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“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. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the corrosion failure was a result of normal wear and tear.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Aug 2024
“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 throughout.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Feb 2026
23 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16–18 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features
Every FJ Cruiser year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2013
No changes to the main specs and features from 2012.
2013 FJ Cruiser trims
| Base | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) |
| Horsepower | 260 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 4x2 5-Speed Automatic: ECT-i 4x4 6-Speed Manual: — |
| Gears | 4x2 5-Speed Automatic: 5 4x4 6-Speed Manual: 6 |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 5-Speed Automatic / 4x4 6-Speed Manual / 4x4 5-Speed Automatic |
| Size and capability | |
| Seats | 5 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 27.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 66.8 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 4x2 5-Speed Automatic: 8.7 in 4x4 6-Speed Manual: 9.6 in 4x4 5-Speed Automatic: 9.6 in |
| Length | 183.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4x2 5-Speed Automatic: 4,079 lb 4x4 6-Speed Manual: 4,332 lb 4x4 5-Speed Automatic: 4,343 lb |
| Tech | |
| Speakers | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |
| Parking sensors | Optional |
| Comfort | |
| Seats | Cloth |
| Second row | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |
| Wheels | 17 in |
| Headlights | Halogen |
Packages and options (54)
| Base | |
|---|---|
| Convenience Package | — |
| Off-Road Package | — |
| Trail Teams Special Edition Package | — |
| Upgrade Package $2,985 | — |
| Electronically controlled locking rear differential $340 | — |
| Exhaust Tip $75 | — |
| Hood Protector $155 | — |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | — |
| Rock Rails | Optional |
| Roof Rack $689 | Optional |
| Running Boards $345 | Optional |
| Spare Tire Cover $169 | Optional |
| Towing receiver hitch, ball mount | — |
| TRD Air Filter | — |
| TRD Performance Air Intake | — |
| TRD Cat-Back Exhaust System | — |
| TRD Oil Cap | — |
| TRD Oil Filter | — |
| TRD Performance Brake Kit | — |
| TRD Performance Brake Pads | — |
| TRD Radiator Cap | — |
| TRD shocks | — |
| Wheel Locks $81 | — |
| All-Weather Cargo Mat | — |
| All-Weather Floor Mats $299 | — |
| Ashtray Kit | — |
| Cargo Cover $90 | — |
| Cargo Net | — |
| Cargo Tote $49 | — |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats $299 | — |
| Center Armrest | — |
| Doorsill Enhancements | — |
| Emergency Assistance Kit | — |
| First Aid Kit $29 | — |
| Rear Door Storage Net | — |
| TRD quick shifter | — |
| TRD Shift Knob | — |
| Vehicle Intrusion Protection (VIP) — Glass Breakage Sensor (GBS) | — |
| Rear Parking Assist Sonar | Optional |
| SiriusXM subscription | Optional |
| 17-in. alloy wheel | — |
| 17-in. black steel wheel | — |
| TRD 16-in. off-road beadlock-style wheel with black finishing | — |
| TRD 16-in. off-road beadlock-style wheels (bronze) | — |
| Full-size, on alloy wheel, mounted on rear door | Optional |
| Mud-and-Snow-rated steel-belted radials | Standard |
| Army Green | Optional |
| Black | Optional |
| Cavalry Blue | Optional |
| Cement Gray | Optional |
| Iceberg | Optional |
| Magma | Optional |
| Quicksand | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 260 hp manual available | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 30 | Structure (10) | — |
| 2013 | 4.0L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 23 | Structure (10) | — |
| 2012 | 4.0L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 40 | Structure (11) | — |
| 2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 23 | Steering (8) | — |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 66 | Structure (13) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 30 |
| 2014 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 30 |
| 2013 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 23 |
| 2013 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 23 |
| 2012 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 40 |
| 2012 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 40 |
| 2011 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 23 |
| 2011 | Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 23 |
| 2010 | Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR. | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 66 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 18 |
| 2014 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L |
16–18 |
| 2013 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 18 |
| 2013 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L |
16–18 |
| 2012 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 19 |
| 2012 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L |
16–18 |
| 2011 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 19 |
| 2011 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L |
17–19 |
| 2010 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 19 |
| 2010 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L |
17–18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.