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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

$14,500

Year

2012

Make

Toyota

Model

FJ Cruiser

Odometer

312,000

Engine

4.0L V6

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

automatic

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

JTEBU4BF5CK143522

Seller

private party

Location

Houghton, MI

Title Status

clean
CARFAX Report
Purpose-built for long-distance backroad travel and backed by long-term family ownership, this 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4x4 has been set up as a practical overland rig with OME suspension, heavier-rate springs, a Prinsu roof rack, ARB armor, National Luna dual-battery system, Dometic fridge setup, Safari snorkel, breather relocation, PIAA lighting, and rear-seat-delete storage. Located in Houghton, Michigan and offered by a private seller with a clean title, it is powered by Toyota’s 4.0L V6 paired with an automatic transmission and 4x4 drivetrain, and shows 312,000 miles. 

Known as “JAC,” the FJ has been with the seller’s family for the past 11 years, has been maintained with regular AMSoil oil changes, and is supported by a CARFAX showing no accidents or damage, no open recalls, no title brands, no odometer rollback indication, and 35 service history records
  • Overland-Built FJ With Real Use Behind It: This is not a lightly accessorized FJ wearing a roof rack for looks. The OME lift, heavier springs, Prinsu rack, Dometic fridge and slide, National Luna dual-battery system, Blue Sea power outlets, rear-seat-delete storage, Safari snorkel, ARB breather relocator, skid plates, rock sliders, and recovery points all point to a truck built around multi-day travel rather than casual weekend appearance upgrades.
  • Toyota 4.0L V6 and Proven 4x4 Platform: The 4.0L V6, automatic transmission, body-on-frame construction, rear-mounted spare, and Toyota 4x4 hardware are the reason high-mileage FJs remain viable enthusiast vehicles when they have been maintained. This one has covered substantial mileage, but the seller notes regular AMSoil oil changes, and CARFAX shows 35 service history records across Wisconsin, Missouri, and Michigan.
  • Recent Mechanical Work: The seller reports new upper and lower A-arms, a rebuilt rear differential, and recently replaced rear brake lines with fresh brake fluid. CARFAX also shows recent brake work in August 2025, including brake master cylinder replacement/repair and rear brake caliper replacement, plus exhaust manifold replacement in March 2024. 
  • Long-Term Family Ownership: The seller states the FJ has been part of the family for the past 11 years and has never left them stranded. CARFAX shows the current Michigan ownership began in 2023, with previous long-term Wisconsin/Missouri ownership and documented service history reaching back to new. 
About the Toyota FJ Cruiser
The Toyota FJ Cruiser remains one of the more distinctive modern Toyota 4x4s, combining retro Land Cruiser-inspired styling with a body-on-frame chassis, 4.0L V6 power, rear-hinged access doors, a rear-mounted spare, and real trail utility. Its short wheelbase, durable interior, strong aftermarket, and Toyota truck underpinnings have kept it relevant with off-road, overland, and daily-driver buyers well after production ended.

For higher-mileage examples, condition and maintenance matter more than mileage alone. Rust, underside condition, driveline service, suspension condition, and evidence of regular care become the key buyer questions. This FJ’s value sits in its proven travel setup, long-term owner familiarity, and transparent disclosure, not in low mileage or collector-grade preservation.

Powertrain
  •  4.0L V6 
  •  Factory rating: 260 horsepower & 271 lb-ft of torque 
  •  Automatic transmission 
  •  4x4 drivetrain 
  •  Safari snorkel 
  •  ARB breather relocator 
  •  Rebuilt rear differential 
  •  Regular AMSoil oil changes, per seller 
  •  Exhaust manifold replaced (03/24) 
  •  Rear crankshaft oil seal replaced (06/20) 
  •  Catalytic converter replaced (11/20) 
Exterior and Overland Equipment
  •  Silver exterior 
  •  OME lift 
  •  Heavier-rate rear springs for roof tent and overland gear weight 
  •  Newer LT285/70R17 General Grabber A/Tx tires 
  •  Full Prinsu roof rack 
  •  ARB rock sliders 
  •  ARB skid plates 
  •  Enhanced front and rear recovery points 
  •  PIAA headlamps 
  •  PIAA driving lights 
  •  PIAA fog lights 
  •  Heated windshield washer system 
  •  Rear brake lines recently replaced, per seller 
  •  New upper and lower A-arms, per seller 
Interior and Camping Systems
  •  Rear seats removed for additional storage 
  •  National Luna dual-battery system 
  •  Blue Sea power outlets front and rear 
  •  House battery supports Dometic refrigerator 
  •  Dometic refrigerator on slide 
  •  Rear cargo/storage configuration for overland use 
  •  Factory FJ utility-focused interior layout 
Recent Service & Maintenance
  •  Brakes checked; brake master cylinder replaced/repaired; rear brake calipers replaced (08/25)
  •  Exhaust manifold replaced (03/24)
  •  Maintenance inspection completed; electrical system checked; engine/powertrain computer/module checked; emissions or safety inspection performed (07/22)
  •  Passed safety and emissions inspection (08/22)

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