2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 39 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 203 | 205 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–19 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 10 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 |
| Suspension | 5 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 12 |
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.