2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser Problems
Shopping for a used 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 22 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Structural Problems the most reported area.
Before you buy
This 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 22 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Structural Problems.
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2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated26.7% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
26.7% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 22 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Structural Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Fj Cruiser
- Model year
- 2013
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 22
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Structural Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 18
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 20
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Structural Problems
Suspension Failures
Steering Defects
Complaint patterns center on Structural Problems, Suspension Failures, Steering Defects. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser?
The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the vehicle for structural issues, such as frame rust or damage.
- Check suspension components for wear or failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the vehicle for structural issues, such as frame rust or damage.
- Check suspension components for wear or failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
Check the exact car
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 22 NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, complaints are concentrated in structural problems and suspension failures. There is one crash-related complaint, and the overall confidence in this data is low due to the small sample size.
- Structural problems account for the highest number of complaints.
- Suspension failures are the second most reported issue.
- Only one model year (2013) was analyzed, limiting year-over-year comparisons.
- Structural Problems
- Suspension Failures
- Steering Defects
Full breakdown
All 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota…
I had a car accident on Feb 10, 2025 and my air bag did not deploy
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Upon having the vehicle inspected by a State Inspector, the contact was informed that there was significant corrosion on the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the corrosion failu…
I went down the road & hit a bump my car rocked a little so I stopped to check the lug nuts & see if anything was wrong. I did not see anything. So, I continued to go pick my friend up as I was driving down the freeway anytime I hit a bump the car rocked more the faster I went. S…
Frame rust. Gas tank strap rust. Undercarriage rusted.
Severely rusted & rotting frame. Diagnosed by Mike’s Automotive, Sturgeon Bay, Wi.
Severe frame, structural and fuel tank strap rust.
The frame on my vehicle is incredibly rusty. Upon further research, I've found that this is a chronic problem FJ Cruisers. Many frames have rusted to the point where there is structural damage thereby rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. I know that Toyota issued a recall for T…
I purchased a used Toyota FJ Cruiser in June 2019 with 25,441 miles on it from Luv Toyota in Lakewood, NY. The car was purchased sight unseen with cash from a Toyota dealership and shipped to me in Sugar Land, TX. When the vehicle arrived it was covered in frame and total under…
FROM ACCELERATION; BETWEEN 30MPH AND 45MPH MY VEHICLE SHUDDERS AND SHAKES. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND OR DIFFERENTIAL OF MY VEHICLE.
BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER LAST MONTH FOR NEW HORN AS IT WAS A WEAK VOLUME AND WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION IN MASSACHUSETTS. WAS REPLACED. WORKED FOR A WEEK OR TWO THEN CEASED TO COMPLETELY FUNCTION. BROUGHT BACK IN TODAY AND WAS TOLD BY DEALER CLOCK SPRING/SPIRAL CABLE WAS CORRODING.…
EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME, CHASSIS, TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL OTHER METAL PARTS, ALTHOUGH CAR IS MAINTENED PROPERLY, ONLY 40K MILES, GARAGE PARKING, NO OFF-ROAD USAGE AND NO SALT EXPOSED.
THE FRAME AND GAS TANK STRAPS AND REAR BUMPER ARE RUSTING TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. VEHICLE IS 2013 WITH ONLY 66000MILES. I AM SPENDING COUNTLESS DOLLARS YEARLY TO PREVENT THE RUST AND IT ISN'T GETTING ANY BETTER. OTHER VEHICLES THAT SHARE THE SAME FRAME HAVE HAD RECALLS ON THE FR…
SEVERE RUST UNDER CARRIAGE INCLUDING FUEL TANK STRAPS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. NUMBER IS RUSTED AND SKID PLATES. RUST BASICALLY COVERING UNDER VEHICLE. CONCERNED ABOUT INTEGRITY DURING A CRASH
FRAME RUST, REAR BUMPER RUSH, UNDER CARRIAGE RUST, FRONT LOWER A-ARM RUST, DIFFERENTIAL RUST.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. WHILE A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE OVERWEIGHT PASSENGER TRIGGERED THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…
DECEMBER 17, 2014 I WAS ENROUTE TO WORK BETWEEN 9:00-9:30 AM. AND AS I AM DRIVING ALONG HUGHEY ROAD APPROACHING ROBINSON STREET A CROSS ROAD THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, SO I APPLIED MY BRAKES WHILE GOING OVER THE RAIL ROAD TRACKS AND I LOSS MY BRAKES ENDING UP IN THE INTERSECTION AN…
IN THE 60-70 MPH RANGE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED BACK AND FORTH AS MUCH AS 1-2 INCHES. THE VEHICLE FEELS UNSTABLE IN THIS RANGE. *TR
WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BUILD UP AMAZING AMOUNTS OF ICE. I SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIM IT DOES THAT BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS HAVING TO PULL OVER AND STOP TO BREAK THE ICE OFF MY WIPERS BECAUSE THEY STOPPED CLEARING THE W…
VEHICLE HAS A SHIMMY OR SHAKING AS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH OR HIGHER. THIS SEEMS MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN DRIVING ON A CURVE THAN ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY. HAVE HAD THE FRONT TIRES BALANCED BY THE TOYOTA DEALER 3 TIMES SO FAR, AND THE BALANCING IS SPOT O…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser.
Safety recalls
2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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Questions
2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 22 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser?▾
#1: Structural Problems (9 complaints). #2: Suspension Failures (5 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 22 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser. A major recall area is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser?▾
The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Structural Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Fj Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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