Toyota FJ Cruiser

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 481 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

481

Model Years

2011 to 2019

Years Covered

About the Toyota FJ Cruiser

The Toyota FJ Cruiser was MOT tested 481 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2011 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 83,275 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 59,467 miles.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the FJ Cruiser performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Toyota range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3955cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Toyota FJ Cruiser?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average+10% (84% avg)

Toyota FJ Cruiser by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	98%	44	59,467 mi
2016	92%	64	68,605 mi
2014	99%	67	73,905 mi
2013	91%	87	70,131 mi
2012	84%	127	65,233 mi
2011	97%	92	83,275 mi

Questions about the Toyota FJ Cruiser

Is the Toyota FJ Cruiser reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (2011 to 2019), the Toyota FJ Cruiser averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 481 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.