Hey everyone, new guy here from New Hampshire. I currently drive an X-Runner (co-owner/moderator on XRU.com, come check it out!) and have never been involved with a 4WD vehicle before so I'm looking for a little halp. I'm in the market for an FJ because my fiance is obsessed with them. The more I see them the more I fall in love with them as well. What I was hoping to pull from this thread is knowledge about common problems with these trucks. Any major mechanical issues that you see a bunch of members complain about. Unfortunately I don't have hours upon hours to read through all the threads here so I was hoping you guys could just summarize the big bullet items. What should I look for? Thanks in advance for your help :bigthumb:
What to watch for (help a noob)
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Besides the tire pressure sensors :lol:, the 'next' big thing has been fender bulges
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/toyota-fj-cruiser-polls/37556-do-you-have-inner-fender-bulges-cracking.html
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/120925-fender-crack-real-solution.html
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/33440-engine-bay-body-rips.html
But like the poster below (huh?) I've had no problems with mine. Even thinking of getting another one.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/toyota-fj-cruiser-polls/37556-do-you-have-inner-fender-bulges-cracking.html
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/120925-fender-crack-real-solution.html
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/33440-engine-bay-body-rips.html
But like the poster below (huh?) I've had no problems with mine. Even thinking of getting another one.
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early build rear diff's had bad casting:
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...d-date-please.html?highlight=busted+rear+diff
some others:
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...aring-chirp-squeak.html?highlight=bad+pulleys
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...ailure-replacement.html?highlight=bad+pulleys
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...d-date-please.html?highlight=busted+rear+diff
some others:
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...aring-chirp-squeak.html?highlight=bad+pulleys
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...ailure-replacement.html?highlight=bad+pulleys
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Pretty solid rigs. Athena has it covered with the early rear diffs. The fender tear is the only other wide spread issue, and who knows on that one. Your Fiance has it right tho. FJ Cruisers are awesome.
Some issues with the wheel alignment tabs bending. I replaced mine with these.
07+ FJ Cruiser, 03-09 4Runner & 05+ Tacoma Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets
(Scroll down to the sixth item.)
No probs since them.
07+ FJ Cruiser, 03-09 4Runner & 05+ Tacoma Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets
(Scroll down to the sixth item.)
No probs since them.
Can you elaborate?
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Aloha from Cali! I think the fender bulges were an issue for 07's, shouldn't be for later models.
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Assuming addressing Toyota's change to LAN, though I thought only the stereo head unit utilized.
But I'm assuming.
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That I have noticed so far-
09 and previous have a secondary horn wiring harness built in, ready to plug and play. Gone on 10+
At least on the 11's the wire harness for the subwoofer is only present if you purchase the sub package from the dealer. On older models the wiring was there sub or not, ready to tap into for a extra cigarette lighter, inverter, etc.
I havent yet seen anyone successfully disable the seatbelt alarm on a 10+. Have to go to dealership for this one now.
The 10s moved the oil filter back to the bottom of the engine and changed to cartridge filters.
None of these are dealbreakers, just like I said, annoying.
Passenger or driver? We always wear our seatbelts anyway, but if there's an alarm on the passenger seat that is pressure sensitive I could see the becoming annoying.
Thanks for all the feedback guys, much appreciated :bigthumb:
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