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JTEBU4BF2CK••••••2012 Toyota FJ CRUISER
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota FJ CRUISER build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
34on the model
13builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 2Visibility/wiper 1Seat Belts 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireOct 2020
My problem my toyota fj cruiser burned 12 am midnight october 18 2020 was parking at front at my house it burned completely in the engine area I want to know what happened. If this electrical problems. I want to know if others vans experiences problems
SuspensionJul 2023
Took vehicle to a machine shop to have frame undercoated. The machinist found that the frame had holes in it due to rust. He found that the tab gusset bracelet was cracked ( the part of the frame that holds the A-Arm in place). He said that the vehicle was not safe to drive and…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2022
Vehicle's frame was excessively rusted creating structure issues. Among the issues is that I can no longer tow anything with this vehicle because the rear structure is unsafe. Multiple other structural issues have been identified by a service center
Seat BeltsDec 2018
The passenger side seat belt retractor is malfunctioning. There was a recall of 209,000 of my exact make and model (years 2007-2013) with the exact same problem. Toyota claims my VIN is not on their list for recalls and wants $416.18 to fix the seatbelt retractor. It seems…
StructureJan 2017
Frame and undercarriage compromised by excessive rust on 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Substandard materials/process used in manufacturing by Toyota on the FJ cruiser undercarriage and frame, causing excessive rust damage. Widespread problem in the United States with excessive rust…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEBU4BF2CK122482 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.