When did they start making FJ Cruiser?
Introduced as a concept car at the January 2003 North American International Auto Show, the FJ Cruiser was approved for production after positive consumer response and debuted at the January 2005 North American International Auto Show in final production form.
How many miles can a 2008 FJ Cruiser last?
FJ Cruisers mileage can run well into 250K + miles without any mechanical failures, provided the scheduled maintenance and services have been carried out. Many owners have run well into 300K+ miles with just the regular maintenance and a few small cosmetic issues.
What year did the FJ Cruiser get crawl control?
2013
In 2013, Toyota gave the FJ Cruiser an update which not only saw some stylistic changes made on the exterior but an additional 87-litre fuel tank added as well as a clever and convenient Crawl Control driver-assist function.
Which year of FJ Cruiser is best?
While this Toyota is highly reliable, there are some things to consider when you are buying used FJ Cruisers. The 2013 FJ Cruiser has the best resale value and many positive features.
What does the FJ in Toyota FJ stand for?
How did the FJ get its name? We get this question a lot! The “J” definitely stands for “Jeep” and the “F” indicates the engine type.
Why did Toyota quit making the FJ Cruiser?
The Toyota FJ Cruiser debuted in 2003 as a tribute to Toyota FJ Land Cruisers. When sales continued to plummet after the start of the recession, Toyota decided the sales were too lackluster to justify the manufacturing cost of producing a second generation, culminating in the FJ Cruiser’s 2014 discontinuation.
What does FJ stand for in Toyota?
What do the different Toyota model names mean?
| Model | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Echo | Reflects wide-open spaces and a youthful voice. |
| FJ Cruiser | The FJ Cruiser name comes from the FJ 40-series Land Cruiser first introduced in 1961. |
| FR-S | FR-S stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport. |
When did the Toyota FJ Cruiser go out of production?
The Toyota FJ Cruiser enjoyed a long production run from 2003 to 2014 before lagging sales starting with the 2008 recession ended in its ultimate discontinuation, at which point Toyota shifted marketing similar appeal and capability to its TRD Pro Series and classic 4Runners.
How many miles does a Toyota FJ Cruiser run?
Many owners have run well into 300K+ miles with just the regular maintenance and a few small cosmetic issues. So when setting out to purchase a used FJ Cruiser, it is important to ensure that it has a good service history, either at the Toyota agents or with a trustworthy private workshop.
Is the FJ Cruiser a safe used SUV?
These SUV’s are built Toyota tough and if you scroll through the hundreds of forum threads and read the responses of all the happy FJ cruiser owners, you’ll be convinced it’s one of the safest used SUV 4WD buys out there. There are however, a few issues picked up along the way and I’ll cover that in more detail a bit later.
What kind of oil does a FJ Cruiser use?
The FJ Cruiser engines are pretty tolerant in terms of what oil you can use. Many have run them on conventional oil only to switch to a more premium synthetic with no problems at all. The best value oil is Chevron Delo 15w-40. It’s an excellent oil at an affordable price. Even Mobile 1 in 5w-30 will be perfect for the engine.