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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 FJ Cruiser.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is an SUV paired with a 5-speed automatic and an engine requiring 6.4 quarts of 0W-20 or 5W-20 API oil, carrying EPA ratings of 16/20/18 mpg. Across the model’s 2006–2015 lifespan, this model year generated only 30 owner complaints—far below the 2007 peak of 593—with Structure cited as the top concern and five recalls on record. That low complaint count places the 2014 FJ Cruiser among the more reliable years in the nameplate’s history, indicating a later-production vehicle with notably fewer reported issues than the line’s most troubled model years.

Model year2014201320122010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/20/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24R · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24R · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8521235091 alt 8521213031
Serpentine belt90916A2015
Thermostat1632631050 alt 160310P010
Cabin air filter871394701083

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height72 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4328 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 20 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the FJ Cruiser of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2007 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009SUV 4.0L V67.30 sec15.80 sec239 hp4x4
2008SUV 4.0L V67.40 sec15.80 sec239 hp4x4
2007SUV 4.0L V67.20 sec16.10 sec239 hp4x4
2007SUV 4.0L V67.60 sec16.00 sec239 hp4x4
2006SUV 4.0L V67.60 sec15.90 sec239 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.4 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.2 Pints, non_mvc
Engine Oil0W-20 · API · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.4 qt
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity3 Pints
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.2 Pints

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle91 ft-lbs / 78 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
127 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.; Bolts 9-10: 22 ft. lbs.; Measure bolt elongated thread diameter at narrow point. If less than the minimum .409 in (10.40 mm), replace. Measure length from flange, maximum is 5.66 in (143.7 mm). Replace if it exceeds maximum length. Apply oil to flange and threads.90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser sits in a notably settled portion of its generation's federal record, with only 30 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations, and 197 TSBs — figures that represent a dramatic improvement over the 593 complaints and 9 recalls logged in 2007 and the 123 complaints in 2008, the early-generation peaks of this model. Compared to its immediate predecessors, 2014 is broadly consistent with the low-complaint plateau established in 2011 (23) and 2013 (23), and slightly below 2012 (39), while recall activity (5) is in line with the 4–7 range seen from 2011 onward, all of which suggests the platform had matured into a stable, well-resolved state by this point. The leading complaint areas for 2014 — Structure (8), Steering (4), Fuel System/Gasoline (3), and Service Brakes (3) — are spread across non-overlapping systems and are low-volume in absolute terms, though the federal record does not specify the root causes behind them. With only 1 crash-related complaint and 0 fire-related complaints filed against this model year, the safety-incident footprint is minimal, and the high TSB count (197) is more reflective of a long-running, well-documented platform than of unresolved defects. Taken together, the 2014 FJ Cruiser represents a quiet, late-cycle vintage of this generation, and it stands as a reasonable used-buying choice provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the structure, steering, and fuel system items that account for the bulk of its complaint history.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
197
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure8
Steering4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Suspension,Structure1
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V828000EquipmentReported 30/12/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at…

14V539000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 08/09/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 197 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 FJ Cruiser take?

6.4 qt of 0W-20 API, 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 FJ Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the FJ Cruiser get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg.