Toyota FJ Cruiser towing capacity by year
The Toyota FJ Cruiser has tow data across 8 model years, from 2007 through 2014. The most recent 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser carries a maximum tow rating of 4,700 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2012 model year at 5,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota FJ Cruiser page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Toyota FJ Cruiser max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Toyota FJ Cruiser, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Toyota FJ Cruiser years (2010–2014)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 4,700 |
| 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 4,700 |
| 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 5,000 |
Older Toyota FJ Cruiser years (2007–2009)
Earlier model years for the Toyota FJ Cruiser, going back to 2007. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 1 | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.