2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser: raw data

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vehicle2014 / toyota / fj-cruiser
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints30 on file (2014-07-26 → 2025-11-25)
recalls5
investigations0
fars7 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Frame and subframe corrosionSTRUCTURE9 complaints2019-12 → 2025-11fj-cruiser-2014-frame-corrosion
  • 11488728 Frame corrosion and complete frame failure. The area compromised affected the steering of the vehicle. Luckily, the failure was discovered before failure at Highway speeds
  • 11534641 FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTING. WE TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALER TO GET A LOOSE SKID PLATE ATTACHED, AND MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THEY HAD TO REMOVE IT BECAUSE "THERE WAS NOTHING LEFT TO ATTACH TO AS THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY
  • 11365775 THE VEHICLES FRAME IS CONSIDERABLY RUSTED WHEN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE AGE AND USE OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAS LESS THAN 50K AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION
Steering shaft weld failure and steering wheel shimmySTEERING5 complaints2014-07 → 2025-11fj-cruiser-2014-steering-shimmy
  • 11701405 Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld Failure: Recall concern. My car was built 7/25/2014. Recalls were initiated for FJ’s within the following date ranges 8/7/2013 - 8/20/2013 for this issue. My FJ has the same issue confirmed by three Toyota Dealership Service Departments
  • 10689738 WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN OVER 55MILE PER HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL START TO SHAKE AND TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY MAKING THE CAR VERY UNSTABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.TOOK BACK TO THE TOYOTA DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL OF FIXING IT
  • 10626498 I PURCHASED A NEW FJ CRUISER & PUT 5,039 ON IT & THEN INSTALLED AFTERMARKET WHEELS & TIRES. AFTER 2 WEEKS THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A SHIMMY IN THE STEERING AT 48 TO 65 M.P.H
Rodent damage to engine compartment wiringELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2016-03 → 2025-10fj-cruiser-2014-rodent-wiring-damage
  • 11695714 Mice or rats consume the soy-based wires. They consumed one of the fuel injection wires on my 2014 FJ. The Toyota dealership charged me $896 for the new connector that was located under the intake manifold
  • 10839755 KNOWN PROBLEM BY MANUFACTURERS. EXTREME DAMAGE TO WIRING HARNESS AND COMPONENTS WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT BY RODENT. VEHICLE HAS 13,837 MILES ONLY
Fuel system recall repair parts unavailableFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3 complaints2020-06 → 2020-07fj-cruiser-2014-fuel-recall-parts-delay
  • 11331940 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE)
  • 11328118 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE
  • 11327794 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE
Door lock and tailgate latch failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2020-03 → 2020-11fj-cruiser-2014-door-tailgate-lock-failure
  • 11316902 I BOUGHT MY 2014 FJ CRUISER BRAND NEW WITH 5 MILES ON IT. 6 MONTHS INTO OWNING IT THE DRIVER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY
  • 11373905 CONDITION IS CONTINUOUS: WHEN VEH. IS IN MOTION OR PARKED WITH MOTOR RUNNING OR MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING.. BACK DOOR OF VEHICLE CANOT BE UNLOCKED WITH A KEY AS SUGGESTED ON PAGE 40 OF OWNERS MANUAL
  • 11349247 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN
Brake pedal fails to engageSERVICE BRAKES3 complaints2014-08 → 2016-10fj-cruiser-2014-brake-pedal-failure
  • 10637022 WE HAVE HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE IN THE VEHICLE TWO TIMES SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN 15-20 MPH STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL FELT LIKE A BRICK AND WOULD NOT MOVE
  • 10626404 I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES PER HOUR(SPEED LIMIT OF THAT PART OF HIGHWAY). I STARTED TO TRY TO DECELERATE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY WITH BRAKING, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGED, DEPRESSED BRAKE HARDER AND THE ABS STARTED TO ENGAGED BRIEFLY THEN STOPPED
  • 10917676 I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN THE PLASTIC FOOT REST I HAD MY FOOT ON BROKE OFF. I WAS ADJUSTING MY BODY IN THE SEAT AND WHEN IT BROKE OFF IT WENT UNDER MY BRAKE PEDAL AND I COULD NOT COMPRESS MY BRAKES

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
302014-07-262025-11-2510STRUCTURE:10; STEERING:4; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:3; SUSPENSION:3; FUEL SYSTEM:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
14V82800030/12/2014EQUIPMENTSoutheast 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.Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.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.
14V53900008/09/2014SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
14V47500004/08/2014EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
15V08100010/02/2015STEERINGToyota 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.If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.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.
20V01200013/01/2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPToyota 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.If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20247legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/toyota/fj-cruiser
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/toyota/fj-cruiser}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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