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2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 123 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser

The 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
123
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V396000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V743000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V475000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V148000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V163000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V098000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12E046000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V035000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10E043000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V036000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser

Based on 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
32
Service Brakes
30
Seat Belts
13
Suspension
12
Unknown Or Other
6
Steering
4
Power Train
4
Visibility
4
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Toyota Fj Cruiser — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2008 model year is highlighted.

2010 65 complaints 2011 23 complaints 2012 39 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser

Is the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 11 recalls and 123 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser have?
The 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser are: Structure, Service Brakes, Seat Belts, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser safe to buy?
The 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Fj Cruiser should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Toyota Fj Cruiser.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.