AI Damage2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 31
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 32% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 13% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 8 Wheels 6% of all complaints
- Structure: 10 complaints (32% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (13% of all).
- Steering: 4 complaints (13% of all).
- Suspension: 4 complaints (13% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (10% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 31 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On 7/18/15 at about 11:10 am in the newly paved parking lot of the lowes, latham, new york, the alloy rim of driver side front wheel split (rim into two pieces) causing the tire to blow out and the vehicle to graze the a light pole. The tire, wheel and rim did not hit anything prior to the rim failure.
URGENT VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT â SEVERE FRAME CORROSION AND REPORTED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION Submitted by: [XXX] Address: [XXX] Telephone: [XXX] Date: XXX Vehicle: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser VIN: [XXX] Purchased: XXX Selling dealership: Shaker Autoplex, Inc., [XXX] Mileage at purchase: 51,995 Reported mileage at…
Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld Failure: Recall concern. My car was built 7/25/2014. Recalls were initiated for FJâs 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. Revisiting the Recall Status is needed.
The contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Mice or rats consume the soy-based wires. They consumed one of the fuel injection wires on my 2014 [dealer] dealership charged me $896 for the new connector that was located under the intake manifold.
Excessive frame rust causing safety issue with suspension and crash danger. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection. My safety as well as other drivers safety are put at risk if the suspension fails causing my vehicle to veer into on-coming traffic.
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. The frame, attachment points, supports, axles and suspension pieces are extremely rusty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota fj cruiser. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called the desert toyota of tucson located at 7150 e 22nd st, tucson, [ZIP], [phone], and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,740 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 18% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FJ Cruiser has 91 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 31, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, service brakes, steering. Total complaints: 31. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (32%), brake failure (6%), vibration (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.