Toyota FJ Cruiser Maintenance: How much does it cost to own one?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser was first introduced in the local market by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) in 2013. With its retro and aggressive SUV styling, the FJ Cruiser instantly became a dream among many Filipino car buyers in the early days.

Unfortunately, sales declined over the years most likely due to the Toyota FJ Cruiser price being too high at Php 2,098,000 and lack of updates in recent years. Some markets decided to stop selling the Toyota FJ Cruiser but this vehicle is still offered in the Philippines with one variant only that uses a 4.0-liter V6 gasoline engine.

One of the most recognizable vehicles on the road, the Toyota FJ Cruiser

If you’re planning to get a Toyota FJ Cruiser, it is best to know how much would it cost to own one. For that reason, we have listed down the estimates in maintaining an FJ Cruiser. Do note that the prices can vary without prior notice and can still depend on your chosen dealership. As such, the following estimates are just for ballpark figures.

Maintenance costs for Parts and Labor

Despite the Toyota FJ Cruiser’s proportions and large engine, the preventive maintenance service (PMS) costs of this unit are relatively affordable as compared to other Toyota vehicles such as the Fortuner and the Hilux. However, the FJ Cruiser comes with one of the most expensive PMS costs after reaching the 80,000-km mileage, or around three to five years of ownership, with an estimated price of Php 18,000.

Fortunately, the first year of ownership will be relatively light for your pocket. The first 1,000-km and 5,000-km mileages are priced Php 1,800 each. You can expect that TMP will only service your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s oil system at the said mileages.

A capable vehicle for the city and off-roads

The 10,000-km mileage comes with a price that ranges from Php 3,100 to Php 4,900, depending on the condition of your unit. Both the 15,000-km and 25,000-km mileages will costs you from Php 3,100 to Php 5,700. TMP will inspect which parts need to be replaced so prices can vary.

But in between those mileages, the most expensive PMS costs for your first year of ownership is at the 20,000-km mileage which is priced at Php 8,400 to Php 9,800. Overall, you can expect to pay Php 21,300 to Php 29,700 during the first year of ownership if you drive the FJ Cruiser on a daily basis. The price will get higher as the years pass by as more major parts must be replaced.

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Overall Summary

**NOTE: Prices are inclusive of 12 percent VAT. The said prices only include labor and parts and not materials, consumables, etc.

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