2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser has a Complaint Index of 44, ranked 6th worst out of 10 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 30 complaints, 5 recalls, and one crash reported, with Structure & Body the top complaint area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #6 of 10 FJ Cruiser years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body10 (33%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (17%)
- Fuel System4 (13%)
- Steering4 (13%)
- Brakes3 (10%)
- Electrical System3 (10%)
- Engine2 (7%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front alloy wheels reportedly split or failed, causing tire blowouts and loss of control.
- Steering wheels shimmied or vibrated violently at highway speeds, sometimes tied to wheel and tire installations.
- Owners described brake pedals going hard or unresponsive, requiring pumping to regain stopping power.
- A rodent-damaged wiring harness triggered multiple dashboard warning lights on a low-mileage vehicle.
- One owner reported a plastic footrest breaking off and lodging under the brake pedal, blocking braking.
- A front passenger occupant classification system reportedly failed, disabling the airbag and seat belt warning.
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
- NHTSA 15V081000Feb 10, 2015Steering116 vehicles
Steering
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Risk: If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 14V828000Dec 30, 2014Other3,958 vehicles
Equipment
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other FJ Cruiser years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?
- Compared to other FJ Cruiser model years, 2014 rates Good, ranking 6th worst of 10 years with a Complaint Index of 44 and 30 complaints logged with NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2014 FJ Cruiser have?
- The top complaint area is Structure & Body at 33% of complaints, followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 17%, Fuel System and Steering each at 13%, and Brakes and Electrical System each at 10%.
- Does the 2014 FJ Cruiser have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 FJ Cruiser, covering steering shaft, suspension shock absorber bolts, accessory bolts, tire placards, and a fuel pump issue shared with other Toyota models.
- What year FJ Cruiser should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2007, 2008, and 2010 carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Index values of 100, 89, and 78. The 2014 model year is not one of the years to avoid.
- How is fuel economy on the 2014 FJ Cruiser?
- EPA rates the 2014 FJ Cruiser at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.