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2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 23 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser

The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
23
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V475000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V163000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V098000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V123000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser

Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
7
Suspension
4
Steering
3
Air Bags
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Electrical System
2
Power Train
1
Service Brakes
1
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Toyota Fj Cruiser — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 65 complaints 2011 23 complaints 2012 39 complaints 2013 23 complaints 2014 30 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser

Is the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 4 recalls and 23 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser have?
The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 4 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 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser are: Structure, Suspension, Steering, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser safe to buy?
The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Fj Cruiser are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
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.