2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
162 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the undercarriage and subframe were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle should not be driven because the wheels might detach from the vehicle. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
Sep 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that after it had rained, the front driver's side seat belt was wet, even though the windows were rolled up and the doors were closed securely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 00707 (Structure); however, the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Feb 12, 2025
-Toyota recalled the vehicles using the same/similar frame has the same rusty issues, like Tacoma. This recalled made me pay attention on this issue and I found the my FJ cruiser is no longer 100% safe while driving. -The frame of the body is very rusty after years which is not normal. I believe most owners of this model having the same issue. There are rust everywhere under the body, when change some parts, it was really hard to do so, need the fire gun to burn all the screws. And the exhaust system all rusty and leaked as well, cost me a lot of money to fix. -The frame may broken anytime while driving which is risky to me and my passengers. -No dealers would like to fix that frame for me unless to pay a huge amount of Labour costs, which is higher than the value of the car. -it has been inspected by more than 5 car specialists and body shop workers, saying that frame is dying and won’t last for long, maybe will completely broken in a few years. -There is no issues on mechanics, just the under body rust. It happened a lot of years maybe 5-7 years before. -I’m from Canada.
Sep 04, 2024
I own a 2007 FJ Cruiser with very low mileage (below 80,000). It has a terrible carriage rust problem. I thought I'd had it remediated, finally, after endlessly searching for someone to address it. Dry ice treatment and undercoating were applied recently. I replaced the wheels and tires, as well. All seemed well and it passed inspection. But, then the power steering started stiffening. So I had that attended to. The mechanic then told me the rack and pinion and a plethora of other issues were happening due to rust and corrosion - at an additional $$$$$$ cost. So far, this summer, I have spent close to $5,000 to resurrect this vehicle. I can't afford to invest anymore or justify doing so. I am looking to sell. But first I am investigating the FJ class-action against Toyota. I understand this class-action was denied in part last year in California. I plan to check any legal status that might still exist. My hope is that Toyota will acknowledge the problem with the FJs, recall and FIX the problem or at least reimburse me all my repair/remediation expenses. I know they won't do anything unless there is a lot of pressure and outcry to do so. Although, my FJ spent the first 16 years of its life in NJ (which many claim is the cause and of course is plausible - I don't disagree but not to this degree), it was not driven that much, garaged and well cared for. I did not really notice the rust issue until January 2021 when I took it to the local Toyota dealership. I think I was taking it there for an oil change. They were surprised that I'd driven it there because the brakes were so bad. I had it towed home and spent the next many months searching for someone to fix it. No one wanted to touch it until this summer 2023. The gentleman who dry iced and coated informed me about the lawsuit. I never received any kind of notice (thus far) from Toyota about any recall. So now I am garnering information and investigating the best I can. My FJ looks brand new except for frame corro
Sep 26, 2023
took the vehicle to a toyota dealership which stated the frame is dangerous and rusted very badly. they told me to file a complaint since the delaer was not covered under the lemon law
Dec 07, 2022
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VISIBILITY
74 complaints
I OWN TWO 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISERS, AND BOTH OF THE WINDSHIELDS HAVE CRACKED. I'VE LOOKED UP ON SEVERAL FORUMS, BLOGS, ETC..., IN REGARDS TO THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEM THAT MANY OTHER TOYOTA FJ CRUISER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE DESIGN AND THE QUALITY OF THE WINDSHIELDS THEY INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES ARE SUB STANDARD AND HINDER THE SAFETY OF THESE VEHICLES IN AN ACCIDENTAL ROLLOVER. TOYOTA FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM AND BLAMES ROAD DEBRIS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE FOR AN INVESTIGATION TO BE OPEN SO THE CAN DETERMINE THE INTEGRITY OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND HOPEFULLY A RECALL WILL BE ORDERED TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELDS. *TR
Feb 24, 2011
ROAD DEBRIS DURING NORMAL COMMUTE HIGHWAY DRIVING HAS RESULTED IN MULTIPLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CRACKS IN THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD TWICE AND THE WINDSHIELD RECENTLY CRACKED AGAIN. MY COMPANY OWNS SIX 2007 FJ CRUISERS AND FOUR OF THE VEHICLES WINDOWS CRACKED WITHIN THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF OPERATION. PREVIOUS TO THE FJ CRUISER, I COMMUTED ALONG THE SAME ROUTE IN ANOTHER VEHICLE FOR FOUR YEARS AND DID NOT SUSTAIN DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Apr 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WHENEVER HE WAS THE FIRST VEHICLE AT THE LIGHT. HE HAD TO LEAN FORWARD TO SEE THE LIGHTS HANGING ABOVE THE INTERSECTION. THE INABILITY TO SEE THE TRAFFIC LIGHT MAY BE DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24000.
Mar 04, 2010
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER WINDSHIELD CRACKS AND CHIPS EASILY. WE'VE HAD OUR FJ FOR TWO YEARS AND ARE ON OUR 4TH WINDSHIELD. THE SMALLEST BIT OF DEBRIS CREATES A CHIP AND SOMETIMES IT SEEMS TO BEGIN TO CRACK AT THE DRIVERS SIDE FOR NO REASON. DEALER OFFERS NO SOLUTION EXCEPT TO CHARGE $500 A POP TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AS IT IS MENTIONED ON NUMEROUS WEB BLOGS AND FORUMS. INCIDENT DATE BELOW IS ARBITRARY AS WE'VE BEEN DRIVING WITH A CRACKED WINDSHIELD FOR QUITE A WHILE B/C WE SIMPLY CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE YET ANOTHER WINDSHIELD AT THIS TIME.*TR
Feb 15, 2010
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM POSSIBLE COLD WEATHER CONDITION. *TR
Dec 29, 2009
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
38 complaints
Silver paint is peeling off the hood, bumper, doors, ect
Jul 17, 2025
While towing my boat, the rear frame to which the trailer hitch is a part of, ripped down both side of the frame. Basically, the rear frame of the truck is barley holding on by rust. The hitch and frame section are dangling down. Rust has completely eaten through the entire frame after closer inspection.
Jul 16, 2024
The frame on my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser has severe corrosion, compromising it's roadworthiness and the safety of occupants. It is available for inspection. Frame would not protect occupants during a crash, and may fail during normal operation. The problem has been confirmed by two independent mechanics. It has not been further inspected. There were no warning lamps or symptoms until discovered by mechanic. Anecdotal information seems to indicate broad and serious corrosion problems with FJ Cruiser frames, but no warnings, recalls, or service bulletins have been issued.
Jan 21, 2023
This is a 2007 vehicle I have owned since 2009. One of the two Fuel Tank straps broke in April of 2021. This left one strap holding the tank in place. This happened while driving allowing the tank to drag on ground. I stopped before it became a more serious problem. The strap was completely rusted through. Both straps were replaced. The remaining strap had serious rust as well.
Dec 10, 2022
I was hauling a hitch hauler in my hitch which was carrying a portable fish house that weighed approximately 80 lb. As I was leaving the parking lot, I heard a loud clunk noise in which when I look back the hitch hauler and my fish house were laying on the road. The vehicle behind me had to swerve out of the way. I had to haul the fish house to the side of the road and as I was inspecting my vehicle realized the hitch and the frame were cracked and not usable. I had to leave my equipment there because I had no way of hauling it back. I brought the truck to an auto body repair shop and there he told me that I have extensive damage and my frame was rotten. I paid him to repair the damage to the best of his ability. He said that the frame was too bad and that I would have to bring it to another specialist. Since then the front body mounts have rotted off.
Oct 07, 2022
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
38 complaints
AT 55 MPH, I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND RATHER THAN STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PAD WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. BY PUMPING THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY AND SLOWING TO A POINT I COULD APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HAD I NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO. THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE BRAKING ISSUE. I HAD THE COMPONENT REPLACED AND HAVE HAD NO BRAKING ISSUES SINCE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN RECALLED ON 740,000 TOYOTA VEHICLES, BUT NOT THE FJ CRUISER. ISSUES WITH BRAKING/MASTER CYLINDER HAVE BEEN REPORTING ON WWW.NHTSA.GOV FOR THE 2007 FJ CRUISER, SO THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. I HAVE REQUESTED THAT TOYOTA OPEN AN INVESTIGATION FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT THEY HAVE NOT. *TR
Feb 15, 2012
WHILE SLOWING FOR A RED LIGHT, I SLID ON A SMALL PATCH OF ICE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE ABS SYSTEM RELEASED MY BRAKES. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS DISENGAGED. I REAPPLIED THE BRAKES AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 03, 2012
THERE ARE TIMES WHEN MY 2007 FJ CRUISER STARTS TO SHAKE. ALSO SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, AS I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES WHILE BEING AT A STOP LIGHT, IT WOULD JERK AND FEEL AS IF SOMEONE HAD SLIGHTLY BUMPED INTO ME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THERE WAS CLEARLY NO ONE BEHIND MY VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS QUITE A BIT. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT AS I WAS DRIVING RECENTLY I COMPRESSED THE BRAKES BEFORE ATTEMPTING A TURN AND ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING ACTION HAPPENED. I WASN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH TO OVERTURN THE VEHICLE, BUT NONE THE LESS IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING FOR A VEHICLE SUCH AS THE FJ CRUISER TO MAKE TURNS AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, SO FOR THE BRAKES NOT TO WORK AT AN IMPORTANT TIME CAN CAUSE A SEVERE, IF NOT FATAL ACCIDENT. AS I MADE THE TURN EFFICIENTLY(BY MAKING A WIDER TURN), I TRIED ONCE AGAIN TO USE MY BRAKES IN WHICH THEY FELT LIKE THEY WERE TRYING TO CATCH AGAIN. AT THIS TIME I FELT UNSAFE AND FELT COMPELLED TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO GET LOOKED AT AND THEY HAVE STATED AN ISSUE WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO LOOK AT VARIOUS SITES AND FORUMS IN WHICH MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUES. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE FOR A VEHICLE THAT ALREADY HAS A CAUTION FOR TURNOVERS. MY VEHICLE IS A 2007 WITH UNDER 39,000 MILES ON IT. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A VEHICLE WITH MILEAGE SUCH AS THIS. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR THE CONCERN OF ALL FJ CRUISER OWNERS AND THE SAFETY OF ALL OTHER DRIVERS AROUND THIS FAULTY ACTION. THANK YOU. *KB
Jul 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE AND THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 83,000.
Jul 07, 2011
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA FJ, IN VARIOUS OCCASIONS WHEN APPLYING MEDIUM HARD PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, I HAVE TWO DIFFERENT BRAKE REACTIONS: 1. THE TIRES WILL LOCK AND SCREECH FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, MOMENTARILY LOOSING CONTROL, I AUTOMATICALLY LET GO OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, PUSH AGAIN TO REGAIN CONTROL AND THEN THE CAR JUST KEEPS ROLLING LIKE NO BRAKES WERE APPLIED. OR, 2. IF I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES AND THE ROAD THE CAR HAPPENS TO BE ON IS A BIT ROUGH, WITH GRAVEL, RIDGES OR POTHOLES OR MAYBE JUST A POORLY PATCHED ASPHALT, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY JUST ROLL, LIKE NO BRAKE HAS BEEN APPLIED, EVEN THOUGH I AM PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, LIKE LOOSING MOST OF OR ALL BRAKING POWER. LAST EVENT HAPPENED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WHERE A CAR CUT ME OFF BY A TOLL PAY AREA, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES HARD JUST AS THE CAR WAS GOING OVER A ROUGH SECTION OF THE ROAD AND IT KEPT ROLLING AS WITH NO BRAKES, AND LITERALLY JUST BY FRACTIONS OF AN INCH DID NOT HIT THE OTHER CAR. I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALER WITH THE COMPLAIN, THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR CHECKING THE PROBLEM, BUT I AM GOING TO HAVE A TOUGH TIME REPRODUCING THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH IT IS PRETTY CONSISTENT, ITS REALLY NOT SAFE TO TRY TO REPRODUCE. AS I SAID PREVIOUSLY THE STATED EVENT WAS NOT THE FIRST ONE BUT CERTAINLY THE MOST SCARY, AND HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TO 5 TIMES IN THE YEARS I'VE OWNED THE CAR. *TR
Jun 18, 2011
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POWER TRAIN
32 complaints
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER IS BAD. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO TOYOTA; BAD GEARS IN 2007 MODELS. THEY CORRECTED IT IN 2010 WITH UPGRADED GEARS. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY TOYOTA SINCE THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.MY FJ HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES AND NO REAR END SHOULD GO OUT AT THIS LOW MILEAGE.THE REPAIRS FOR THIS AT TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER IS $4,000.00. *TR
Apr 14, 2020
TAKATA RECALL- REAR DIFFERENTIAL WENT BAD, NO HARD DRIVING, AND CHANGING FLUID FREQUENTLY.
Nov 21, 2018
READ DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED. YEARS AFFECTED ARE 2007-2009. IN 2010 TOYOTA ISSUED AN UPDATED STRONGER VERSION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHEN DIFFERENTIAL FAILS IT CAN LOCK UP BOTH WHEELS AT HIGH SPEEDS THUS LOSING CONTROL. THERE ARE OVER 2000 COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND OVER 10000 COMPLAINTS WITH TOYOTA ALONE. IT IS NOT ONLY COSTLY IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. MINE BROKE AT 40 MPH AND I ENDED UP IN A DITCH. WHAT IF I HAD BEEN DOING 60 OR 70
Sep 14, 2017
PURCHASED FJ CRUISER IN 2010 WITH APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, UPON ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEED, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING; HOWEVER, THE VIBRATION STOPPED AS I ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED. I NOTICED THAT THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHEN I STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN D(RIVE) BUT NEVER OCCURRED IF I STARTED WITH GEAR SHIFT IN D2. COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP(TOYOTA SOUTH IN MORROW, GA) WHILE STILL WITHIN THE 60,000 MILE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER ACKNOWLEDGED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THEY EVEN SUGGESTED THAT I REPLACE MY U-BOLT. IN 2013, AFTER STARTING MY FJ, I HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND, SO I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT OFF AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO OIL STARVATION. I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE UNTIL THIS YEAR(2016). I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS. HOWEVER, THIS YEAR I'M FINALLY TOLD THAT MY ENGINE IS FINE, BUT I NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. THIS IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION THAT I COMPLAINED ABOUT WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. TO MAKES MATTERS EVEN WORSE, THE SHADY DEALERSHIP KEPT NO RECORD OF MY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA'S CORPORATE OFFICE, BUT OF COURSE, THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE.
Jul 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, AN UNKNOWN GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Jul 25, 2016
+ 27 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
21 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000 (Seat Belts). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,305.
Feb 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt failed to retract, causing the contact to have to manually put the seat belt in place. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times and progressed where the seat belt would not retract. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000 (Seat Belts) and the dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 191,700. The contact stated vehicle has been repaired, and this case may be closed.
Mar 27, 2024
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER.
Mar 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt retractor and locking mechanism was inoperable, failing to secure the driver as needed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Jan 26, 2024
MY DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER.
Jan 14, 2021
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SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
20 complaints
Frame and undercarriage have excessive wear for age of vehicle despite normal maintenance and care. Rust and corrosion has made the vehicle unsafe to drive.
Jul 03, 2025
My fj cruiser has terrible rust on the frame. It literally looks like it was stored in the ocean for 50 years. This vehicle is from 2007 and should not have this much rust.
Apr 09, 2024
the frame and associated components are severly corroded putting the vehicle in danger of the back axel detaching . i was informed of this by a repair shop who were concerned of the safety of operating vehicle. there is some type of coverage for related vehicles but not for this model. i think this is the same platform which was recalled under a truck model. toyota refuses any coverage or help for this problem. the vehicle has 70k miles but is unsafe to operate. photos are available. although the top of the vehicle is what you would expect with 70k miles, it is unsafe to operate because the back axel could fall off at any time
Dec 07, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated upon inspection, the mechanic discovered that severe corrosion had formed on the entire undercarriage of the vehicle. Prior to the discovery, the contact stated that an unknown part had separated and detached from the vehicle in his driveway due to the corrosion. The dealer then took several pictures of the corrosion on the vehicle. The contact was warned by the dealer to not drive off road or use the vehicle to tow due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Vin was not available.
Aug 10, 2021
Excessive rust on frame components from inside frame rails. Failure of suspension mounting points at the rear axel. Failure of the rear cross member and hitch due all due to excess rust.
Jul 06, 2021
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SUSPENSION
17 complaints
Our 2007 FJ Cruiser when brought in for annual inspection has been deemed unsafe for use due to crack in frame due to corrosion. The vehicle has no other mechanical issues and runs as if new. We invested in 5 new tires and now find ourselves possibly having to purchase a new vehicle. We witnessed all the other Toyota vehicles frames being replaced due to the recall regarding insufficient undercoating and excessive rust. We inquired if our vehicle was included and if there was reason for concern and were told No. We also own a 2010 Prius which we purchased new. We had no reason to question the validity of the answer. Years later we are grateful we did not experience any incident and crack was discovered before one happened. We now want to know why we did not get a replacement as did all the other models.
Apr 03, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed that the undercarriage was severely corroded. Due to corrosion, the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Jun 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated while receiving an oil change, the contact noticed rusting to the undercarriage and the sub frame. The rust had caused the driver’s side rear axle bracket to fracture. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 156,350
May 25, 2021
THE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT BASED ON RECENT INSPECTION AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. IT POSES A SAFETY CONCERN.
Apr 27, 2021
I AM ONE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASERS OF A 2007 FJ CRUISER IN AUGUST OF 2006. I ORDERED MY VEHICLE IN JULY 2006. I RECEIVED A SCALE MODEL OF MY FJ WITH SERIEL NUMBER BELOW 500, WHICH I WAS TOLD INDICATED THAT I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST 500 PURCHASERS OF THE NEW MODEL I HAD READ ON THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED FJCRUISERFORUMS.COM THAT THE NEW FRAMES WHERE ARRIVING WITH RUST ON THE WELDS. WHEN MY VEHICLE ARRIVED I POINTED OUT RUST ON THE FRAME JUST FROM SHIPPING AND TOLD THE DEALER THAT I NEEDED THE FRAME UNDERCOATED. I ALSO SHOWED THE DEALER THE FJ CRUISER FORUM POSTS THEY COMPLIED. I HAVE USED THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK FOR MANY YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN ALMOST WEEKLY FOR AN UNDERCARRIAGE WASH IF I WAS USING IT WEEKLY. MOST ALL OF MY MILES ARE HIGHWAY. THE RUST HAS NOT ABATED. I HAVE WIRE BRUSHED THE FRAME MULTIPLE TIMES, SPRAYED IT WITH RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT, SQUIRTED OIL INSIDE THE FRAME. IT STILL HAS NOT STOPPED THE RUST. NOW I FINALLY HAVE A HOLE IN THE FRAME. IT IS NOT IN A CRITICAL AREA BUT I CANNOT TELL IF THERE ARE AREAS THAT IT MAY ALSO BE WEAK. TOYOTA HAS ADMITTED TO FRAME ISSUE ON THE TACOMA AND TOYOTA SEQUOIA. ARE THEY NOT ADDRESSING THIS BECAUSE THERE ARE FEWER OF THE FJ'S ON THE ROAD? THIS FRAME SHOULD BE REPLACED. IT WAS DEFECTIVE WHEN IT WAS SOLD.
Jul 29, 2020
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
17 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JOHN ELWAY'S CROWN TOYOTA, 1201 KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA 91761), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD HANDLE THE SITUATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,209.
Feb 21, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 18, 2014
MY TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ACCELERATES BY ITSELF. TYPICALLY, WHEN IT IS STOPPED AND IDLING, LIKE AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. IT DOES THIS WHEN EITHER I OR MY MOTHER IS DRIVING IT. THE PARTICULAR EVENT I WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT HAPPENED IN AUGUST 2009. I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT, IN THE CENTER LANE, AND WAS GOING TO CHANGE LANES WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED. I TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT BEFORE THE LIGHT CHANGED. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY INTO THE LEFT LANE. I DID NOT TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A PICKUP TRUCK APPROACHING IN THE LEFT LANE. THE YOUNG GIRL DRIVING THE PICKUP TRUCK WAS TALKING ON HER CELL PHONE AND DID NOT EXPECT MY VEHICLE TO MOVE IN FRONT OF HER SO FAST. DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WAS ABOUT $1,800. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO A LOCAL SHOP FOR 30K SERVICE AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE SEEN THAT TOYOTA CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM, BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. I REALLY NEVER KNOW WHEN MY VEHICLE IS GOING TO SURGE. I HAVE SENT A LETTER TO TOYOTA REQUESTING THEM TO FIX MY VEHICLE AND PAY FOR THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM YET, BUT IT HAS ONLY BEEN A FEW DAYS. *TR
Jun 22, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, PROCEEDING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE SURGED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THERE WAS A SLOW RESPONSE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,000. UPDATED 6/1/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON DRY ROADS AND THE INCIDENTS HAS HAPPENED THREE OTHER TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. NO FLOOR MATS WERE INVOLVED DURING THE INCIDENTS. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 06/04/10.*JB
Mar 15, 2010
MY TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ONCE AGAIN SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF ME. THE VEHICLE AGAIN STARTED TO ACCELERATE AT HIGH SPEED WHEN TRAVELING DOWN HILL. I LIVE IN PR WITH LOTS OF HILLS. I WENT TO A DORADO DEALER WHO TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAD LESS THAN 36K MILES BUT HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS. I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS A PROBLEM WHICH MERITS YOUR ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS TO ME MANY TIMES. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM AND BRING US PEACE OF MIND. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
+ 12 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16 complaints
Frame rust prematurely affecting integrity of the rear lower control arm mounts. Back half of frame almost completely rusted through requiring a full frame replacement.
Jul 10, 2023
I was planning on trading in my FJ Cruiser, so I took it to our local mechanic to look it over. After he put it on the lift, he showed me that the frame and gas tank straps were rusted out and that it wasn't safe to drive. I took it to another body repair shop and after putting it up on the lift, he said he has never seen a frame so rusted out in his twenty five years of doing body work. I contacted Toyota and they said they would NOT repair the frame.
Oct 25, 2022
Possible structural frame rust. Just like every other FJ cruiser Toyota has built. I’m making this complaint in hopes that the NHTSA will force Toyota to recall FJ cruiser frames due to the amount of FJ cruisers that have the same frame rust issue.
Apr 02, 2022
Frame rust and fuel tank strap rust
Jul 19, 2021
Our 2007n Toyota FJ only has 135, 000 miles on it and runs well. We love the vehicle and have a severely rusted out frame. the truck has been adequately maintained but is now unsafe to drive. There are several large areas of rusted frame that are gone, motor mounts have fallen off the frame, the rear axle is barely hanging on because the rear frame is brittle. on the passenger side almost 3 feet of frame is gone from the underside of the vehicle. There is very little metal left to weld to making repairs not possible. Toyota Corperate refuses to assist us and we are stuck with a vehicle that is near total failure.
Jun 09, 2021
+ 11 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13 complaints
The gas tank strap rusted so the gas tank was hanging low. I fixed the problem myself
Oct 01, 2023
Rust is inherently bad on these vehicles. The other day i heard a weird noise under my truck driving down the road. As if I flung a rock up and hit a spring or something. To my dismay, I noticed the fuel tank hanging. One of the straps rusted to the point that it broke allowing the fuel tank to droop.
Feb 23, 2023
Serviced 99% of the time at Toyota dealer. Within a week of having the vehicle serviced by the dealer, I noticed a rattling/banging. One gas strap had completely rusted through, and the other was hanging on by about a quarter inch of material. I always ask the dealer to inspect the frame due to the history of rust problems on FJs—they have never flagged anything but I inspect it as I can myself, but have no way to lift the vehicle up thoroughly. I also have the service fluid applied by Rust Check to prevent/inhibit deterioration. On a sidebar, this summer I was traveling on the interstate when the rear-most crossmember rusted out while I was using a hitch haul to move a dresser to South Carolina.
Dec 13, 2022
I filled up my truck with gas. Upon driving to work I noticed a loud clank. I looked under the vehicle but it was dark and saw nothing obvious. I continued down the road and heard knocking only when braking hard. When examined in daylight, I could see that the Fuel Tank Support Strap (Rear) rusted thru and the weight of the tank/fuel caused it to shift toward and rub against the Drive Shaft. The loud clank I would hear was caused by the tank being struck by the Drive Shaft balancing weight. The more I research, the more I see others have experienced the same thing. I made it safe until I could procure parts and make the repair. I examined the area and the replaced straps. The rear strap is doomed to fail. The OEM part is painted but exposed in the left rear tire well. Basically, the strap is doomed to be sandblasted by road debris, salt, sand and plain old dirt. Photos and descriptions of others with similar problems are always in the same location. I feel Toyota should make the Straps from a better quality material not as susceptible to corrosive properties of Salt. This is a serious fuel tank issue. If there was a problem with the front strap the rear strap failure could have dropped the tank on the road. Will it take the death(s) of the occupants of affected vehicle should a fire or explosion occur for Toyota to step up and assume responsibility? Or maybe if the tank falls out of the vehicle and car that runs over it then it explodes and kills those occupants will get Toyota's attention? I have retained the failed part should it be needed at a future date for inspection, etc.
Sep 28, 2022
NEW CAR RUSTED VERY QUICKLY. FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTING ALSO.
Mar 07, 2021
+ 8 more complaints for this component
TIRES
9 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2004 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE LOSES TIRE PRESSURE. IF THE TIRE LOSES AIR PRESSURE IT MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT HIS VIN NUMBER DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL #06V235000,(TIRES:BEAD), THEREFORE HE WOULD HAVE TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPAIRS. THE TIRES FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10.
Aug 31, 2009
MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER HAS UNEVEN WEAR ON THE EDGE OF THE TIRES AT 40,000 MILES. THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT THAT BROUGHT ME TO THE DEALERSHIP WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT 65MPH. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A RECALL (CAMPAIGN ID # 06V235000) BUT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE ASSIGNED FOR THE RECALL. IT CERTAINLY SOUNDS LIKE MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES. I NOTICED THE VIBRATION APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MONTHS AGO. *TR
Aug 11, 2009
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER HAS ISSUES WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HER INSURANCE COMPANY MADE HER AWARE OF A RECALL REGARDING THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND HAD TO KEEP PUTTING AIR IN THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP TIRES WHICH WAS RECALLED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. *JB
Jun 15, 2009
MY FJ CRUISER HAD BRIDGESTONE DUELER TIRES ON IT WHEN BOUGHT. THE TIRES WERE LOSING AIR PRESSURE AND CAUSING MY CAR TO STOP UNEVENLY. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO TOYOTA TWO TIME AND THEY SAID IT WAS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM, BUT THEY NEVER OFFERED TO FIX THE SUSPENSION. THE DUELER TIRES WORE UNEVENLY AND I WAS FORCED TO CHANGE THE TIRES MYSELF AT ONLY 14K MILES ON THE BRAND NEW CAR. I ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THERE WAS A TIRE RECALL THAT I ONLY FOUND OUT ABOUT MYSELF ON THE INTERNET. I WAS NEVER TOLD ABOUT THE TIRE RECALL WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. THEY, TOYOTA, HAS CLAIMED THAT MY PRODUCTION NUMBER AND DATE ON MY CAR DON'T FIT INTO THE RECALL, BUT DON'T ADDRESS THAT THE PRODUCTION OF MY CAR DOESN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM THAT DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE PUT ON MY CAR. *TR
Apr 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER WITH DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE SHOP STATED THAT ALL THE TIRES SHOULD BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INNER BEAD BEING DAMAGED OR FLAWED. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR TIRES BEAD (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 06V235000). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,826 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,250. UPDATED 03/05/08. *LJ
Dec 05, 2007
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE IT IS UNSAFE ON SLIPPERY WEATHER CONDITIONS. DIFFICULT TO CONTROL 3 TIMES I'VE USED THIS CAR ON ICY CONDITIONS GOING NO MORE THAN 35 OR 40 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE SLIPPED THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS EASTER AND THE CAR LITERALLY ROLLED OUT OF CONTROL.
Apr 03, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY WITH DIRT SHOULDERS AT THE POSTED SPEED (65 MPH) AND AS AN 18 WHEELER PAST ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, IT FORCED ME OFF OF THE RIGHT HAND SHOULDER. THE DROP OF THE ASPHALT TO THE SHOULDER CAUSED THE STEERING TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND I FOUND MYSELF INTO THE SHOULDER AND FORCED INTO A 180 DEGREE SPIN. THE STEERING ON THE FJ HAS BEEN HORRIBLE SINCE 95,000 TO 100,000 MILES AND STARTED AT AROUND 75,000. I HAVE SPOKE TO MANY FJ AND TACOMA OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND READ IN MULTIPLE FORUMS AND BLOGS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THERE ARE HOME BREWED REMEDIES FOR IT BUT I BELIEVE IT IS AN ISSUE THAT TOYOTA SHOULD ADDRESS. *TR
Oct 04, 2014
STEERING SHAKES AT SPEEDS AT AND ABOVE 35 MPH, I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT AND THEY SAY IT IS OKAY. IT HAS PRETTY MUCH BEEN THERE FOR THE PAST YEAR, I HAD A 93 LAND CRUISER WITH 253000 MILES THAT DID NOT HAVE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE LIKE THE FJ DOES. *TR
Oct 22, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED FJ AT 65MPH, I EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATED LEFT AND RIGHT AT LEAST15 DEGREES IN EACH DIRECTION. AS SOON AS VEHICLE SPEED DROPPED TO 64MPH, THE OSCILLATION STOPPED. THIS IS REPEATABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS STOCK WHEELS AND TIRES. *TR
Sep 16, 2012
SINCE LATE JUNE OF 2012, MY TRD FJ CRUISER HAS HAD SERIOUS STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT ABOUT 62 MILES AN HOUR. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES SLIGHTLY BETWEEN 55-60 AND 65-70 BUT EXPERIENCES PEAK SHAKE AT ABOUT 62 EXACTLY. THE SHAKE IN THE STEERING IS INCREDIBLY VIGOROUS AND MAKES ME CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MECHANICS AT MY LOCAL TRUCK SHOP AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE AS THE SUSPENSION IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY RAISED AND THE WHEELS ARE IN GOOD SHAPE WITH A RECENT ALIGNMENT. THE STEERING ALSO THE STEERING LISTS TO THE RIGHT NOTICEABLY WHEN AT IT'S FULL VIBRATION SPEED (62 MPH). *TR
Sep 09, 2012
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
I am the owner of a Toyota FJ Cruiser (Year:2007), VIN: [XXX] ]) equipped with the TRD High-Performance Brake Kit, which is under recall campaign C0R / NHTSA 12E046. I recently experienced a serious safety issue involving the front TRD brake crossover tube. While driving, I suddenly noticed a soft brake pedal and significant loss of braking power. I was unable to stop the vehicle properly and nearly crashed into another car at an intersection. I had to swerve at the last moment, which could have caused a more serious accident. Upon inspection, I found that brake fluid was leaking from the crossover tube—exactly the defect described in the TRD brake recall. This failure happened without warning, and my safety and the safety of others was clearly at risk. This is unacceptable for a safety recall. I am requesting immediate investigation, assistance, and a permanent solution. Toyota must ensure this part is properly redesigned and replaced, and that no vehicle is left on the road with this faulty setup. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jun 12, 2025
VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND MULTIPLE HAZARD LIGHTS CAME ON, ALARM CAME ON, AND AS DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DOWNSHIFTING WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE USED TO STOP IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION.VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NO BRAKE FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON DRIVERS REAR BRAKE CYLINDER.PICS ATTACHED.PRIOR REPORTS APPEAR OF THIS FJCRUISER ISSUE BUT ONLY TACOMA VEHICLES RECALLED.I AM CONTACTING MY LEWISVILLE TOYOTA WHERE I PURCHASED VEHICLE.
Jul 18, 2020
IT SEEMS TO ME THAT MY ANTI-LOCK BREAKS ARE ENGAGING WHEN THEY SHOULDN'T BE. WHEN I TRY TO STOP, IT JERKS SO HARD THAT IT SEEMS AS THOUGH I'VE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. IT WILL TRY TO STOP WHILE I'M DRIVING AND STARTS JERKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MY SON IS 20 YEARS OLD AND HAS THIS VEHICLE NOW AND I AM LETTING YOU KNOW, THAT I WILL HOLD TOYOTA AND NHTSA PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE SHOULD ANYTHING HAPPEN TO HIM. I HAVE READ SO ABOUT SO MANY ISSUES REGARDING THE 2007 TOYOTA FJ BREAKING SYSTEM THAT IT'S UNBELIEVABLE THAT A RECALL HASN'T BEEN ISSUED. YOU ARE PLAYING WITH PEOPLES LIVES.
May 22, 2017
RECENTLY, MY FJ CRUISER LOSES BRAKES AND IT HAS ALMOST MADE ME GET INTO A COUPLE ACCIDENTS. THE BRAKE PEDDLE WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAVE HAD TO USE MY E-BRAKE TO STOP. PUMPING THE BRAKE USE TO WORK BUT NOW THE BRAKES WONT COME BACK FOR A WHILE. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY MPH AND THE BRAKE HAVE EVEN GONE OUT WHEN I'M STATIONARY.
Oct 15, 2015
BAD VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. END RESULT WAS THE ROTORS,BRAKE PADS, AND BOTH CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED!! AN $800.00 BILL! DEALER STATED IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO ROAD SALT ERROSION!! THESE VEHICLES ARE PROMOTED AS OFF-ROAD/4WD GO ANYWHERE VEHICLES! I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE CALIPERS ON ANY VEHICLE I'VE EVER OWNED. I FEEL IT HAS TO DO WITH THE QUALITY OF STEEL THEY USE IN THESE VEHICLES AS I'VE HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION COOLERS LINES DUE TO RUST ERROSION/LEAKING OF THE METAL LINES! THE FRAME,SKID PLATES AND UNDER FRAME METAL ARE ALL FLAKING WITH RUST ERROSION. *TR
Nov 29, 2014
+ 2 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED TO HIS VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VEERING TO THE RIGHT DUE TO HIGH WINDS. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. BOTH THE CONTACT AND HIS PASSENGER WERE INJURED AT THE SCENE AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL. BOTH PARTIES WERE TREATED FOR A CONCUSSION AS WELL AS SEVERAL CUTS AND BRUISES ON VARIOUS PARTS OF THEIR BODIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO DAMAGES TO THE TRAILER WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AT THE SCENE AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
Jun 12, 2020
AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON 3 TIMES ALREADY NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED SO WHY ARE ALL THE MODULES BAD AND THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM I HEAR ALOT WITH THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AND THE AIRBAGS STOP WORKING THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Jun 03, 2020
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON INTERMITTENTLY. I USED TO BE ABLE TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART AND IT WOULD GO AWAY, NOW IT STAYS ON EVEN IF I RESTART THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS 55,000 MILES, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, NEVER DAMAGED.
Jul 26, 2016
ON JAN.7TH AROUND 10:00PM MY SON AND HIS COUSIN AND HER BOY FRIEND WAS GOING TO THE STORE FOR SNACKS. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH SNOW AND HE HAD THE FJ CRUISER IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE FJ CRUISER SLID OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED OVER INTO THE RIVER. THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL AIR BAGS IN IT AND NOT ONE OF THEM DEPLOYED. THANK GOD, THEY WERE NOT HURT, ALTHOUGH THEY DID GO TO THE HOSPITAL. NEED LESS TO SAY THE FJ CRUISER WAS TOTALED. NO ONE OF THE AIR BAGS WENT OFF. *TR
Jan 22, 2011
TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THE SNOW, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WENT INTO A DITCH, HITTING SEVERAL TREES. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,000.
Jan 04, 2011
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
Frame is rusting out.
Oct 01, 2022
My recently purchased Toyota FJ Cruiser was found to have severe rust underneath the car . Nuts and bolts have rotted away with the part now held together by rust weld. New straps are holding up a dented gas tank which my mechanic thinks fell when the original straps failed. Is it a safety issue when a gas tank falls off a traveling vehicle? I don’t know what other problems may arise from this, but I have been online and there seems to be complaints of this nature all over the internet. Toyota ordered a recall on several models for this problem, but not the FJ. This many people can’t be making this stuff up. At some point it is going to lead to a death, if it hasn’t already . Have only had this vehicle 2 weeks, and I find it hard to believe Toyota can’t address this problem like it did with other models of their fleet. One lady’s pickup bed almost separated from the front of the truck. Please use whatever tools you have to see that Toyota does the right thing, and takes care of the customers who are driving their vehicles.
Aug 27, 2021
Frame has very premature rust issues. Structure of the vehicle is comprised due to well known issue of poor frame coating during manufacture of vehicle.
May 17, 2021
HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 4 YEARS AND RUST ON FRAME HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORST. VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION LIKELY TO COLLAPSE DUE TO HOLES IN FRAME. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND IF VEHICLE WHERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT THE WHOLE STRUCTURE COULD COLLAPSE. VERY UNHAPPY WITH TOYOTA EXPERIENCE.
Aug 04, 2020
FRAME SEEMS VERY RUSTED AS DO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Oct 29, 2019
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
Frame rust has become a major safety issue even though we do rust prevention twice a year.
Sep 09, 2022
Massive amounts of rust underneath the car on the frame and pretty much everything is affected around it. Concerned for my families safety…Toyota needs to address this immediately!!!
Jul 08, 2022
Undercarriage of vehicle was not properly rust coated by manufacturer. Undercarriage is so rusted that my mechanic advised it may need a new frame.
Sep 28, 2021
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER FRAME ROTTING FROM INSIDE AND OUT. REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS RUSTING LOOKING LIKE ITS ABOUT TO BREAK OFF. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 13 YEAR OLD FRAME SHOULD NOT BE ANYWHERE NEAR THIS CONDITION.
Jul 20, 2020
THE RUST ON THE FRAME IS MIND BLOWING. RUST HOLES IN FRAME AND GAS TANK STRAPS, AND SUSPENSION PARTS. THIS IS DANGERS AND SOMEONE CAN BE INJURED OR DEAD. *TR
May 28, 2020
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
FJ Cruiser in Tennessee Was filling up gas tank and heard a noise under the car. I looked and noticed that the back of the gas tank was hanging down. After I got it home, I discovered that the rear fuel strap had broken due to rust. The front fuel strap was also extremely rusted and probably would have failed also
Oct 05, 2021
FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED THROUGH, ALMOST LOST MY FUEL TANK. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED IT AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE FRAME IS HAS ALSO DEVELOPED RUST ISSUES.
May 09, 2021
CANADIAN VEHICLE, FRAME IS RUSTED WITH MANY BRACKETS AND MOUNTS BEGINNING TO FAIL INCLUDING FUEL LINE GUIDES, GAS TANK STRAPS, SKID PLATES AND MOUNTS, SUB FRAMES BECOMING FLIMSY WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUMPY ROAD AND THE REAR GAS TANK STRAP BROKE DROPPING THE TANK TO THE GROUND DISCONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE
Feb 11, 2020
I AM REPORTING THE ISSUE OF FRAME RUST AND CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE AMOUNT OF CORROSION AND FRAME FLAKING IS ALARMING AND POSES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY, OTHER DRIVERS AND MYSELF. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING I CAN TO MAINTAIN AND FIX THIS ISSUE INCLUDING COMPLAINING TO TOYOTA THEMSELVES WITH LITTLE TO NO SUCCESS. THE AMOUNT OF RUST COMPARED TO MY OTHER VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY OUT OF PROPORTION. BODY MOUNTS ARE FLAKING AND CRUMBLING AND THE FRAME IS CORRODED AND FALLING APART FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
Jan 05, 2020
FRAME IS RUSTING & CRACKED IN VARIOUS PLACES. GAS TANK STRAP RUSTED / CORRODED COMPLETELY OFF LEAVING GAS TANK SAGGING IN THE REAR. THIS HAS ALL HAPPENED OVER TIME.
Oct 15, 2019
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST FOR MILEAGE OF CAR 156K AS OF WRITING FRAME IS FLAKING/SCALING EVEN AFTER APPLICATION OF POR-15 TO TRY AND SALVAGE THE FRAME TO MAKE IT LAST A WHILE LONGER. REPLACEMENT OF TANK STRAPS AT 120K DUE TO FAILURE FROM RUST. CAR WILL BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN A SHORT PERIOD THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS FRAME/YEAR AREA AS TOYOTA ALREADY HAS REPLACED THE TACOMA FRAMES THAT WERE RUSTING/ROTTING THE SAME WAY.
Jan 03, 2020
BOUGHT MY FJ NEW IN 2007.WHEN I DID I ASKED IF THEY HAD RUSTY JONES OR UNDERCOATING AND WAS TOLD WITH THE NEW ALLOYS I DIDNT NEED IT. 3 WEEKS AGO I WAS HAVING MY MECHANIC CHECK THE BRAKES AND HE CALLED ME DOWN TO SHOW ME A BREAK IN THE FRAME CONNECTING TO THE BODY.THANKFULLY HE FOUND IT BECAUSE I WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO BOSTON THE NEXT DAY. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 139,000 MILES ON IT AND THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT SO ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND 2 REPS CAME DOWN FROM NH TO LOOK AT WHO BASICALLY TOLD ME I HAD A GOOD RIDE WITH IT AND THEY WOULD DO NOTHING.I THEN CALLED TOYOTA CEC AND WAS TOLD THE SAME. I BROUGHT TO A WELDER WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS TYPE OF WORK AND WAS TOLD 5000+ IN LABOR ALONE AND THATS WITHOUT SEEING UNDER THE GAS TANK SO HE SAID IT WOULDNT BE WORTH IT AS HE BANGED OF THE RUST IN OTHER SPOTS AND THERE WAS NO METAL TO WELD TO LEFT.BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE SWELLED FROM THE RUSTY METAL TUBING.I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY AS I OFTEN TAKE MY GRANDKIDS IN THE FJ. SO NOW IM LEFT WITH MY OTHER FJ THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN 2008 WHICH IS OK UNDERNEATH.THE ISSUE IS WITH ALL THE 2007 FJ FRAMES LIKE THEIR TUNDRAS AND TACOMAS. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH TOYOTA BUT THERE ARE SO MANY THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AS THESE ARE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.THE BODY IS READY TO COLLAPSE ON THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD PRIVATELY THAT TOYOTA CHOOSES TO IGNORE THE ISSUE AS THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE FJS BUT STILL SELL TACOMAS AND TUNDRAS. ## VIN PASSED ## 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER ##
Dec 26, 2019
MY VEHICLE IS PREMATURELY GETTING EATEN BY A RAPID AND UNCONTROLLABLY GROWING RUST ISSUE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AS THE GAS TANK ALMOST FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE STRAPS BEING CORRODED AND THE FRAME IS GETTING WEAKER TO THE POINT I CAN FEEL THE BODY FLEXING IN SITUATIONS IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE FLEXING.
Nov 03, 2019
FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY FROM BODY OF CAR. ENGINE AND EXTERIOR BODY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION DUE TO THE RUSTED OUT FRAME TOYOTA CLAIMS THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THEY WILL NOT TOUCH IT. SEE ATTACHED . THE FRAME LOOKS LIKE A PASTRY WOULD AS IT FLAKES AWAY IN LAYERS UNTIL THERE IS NOTHING LEFT.
Oct 27, 2019
WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY AND LESS THAN 10 MILES PER HOUR, THANKFULLY ON A REGULAR, PAVED, LOCAL ROAD WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING SEAT AND STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT POINT ON REAR AXLE SUDDENLY, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING JUST TORE APART AND OFF OF THE AXLE HOUSING TO WHICH IT WAS MOUNTED AND THE RESULTING SHARP AND HEAVY METAL EDGED PARTS COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF A BRAKE LINE RELEASING ALL HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID AND CAUSING THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL NORMAL BRAKING ABILITY. THANKFULLY NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT THE CAR CAN'T BE DRIVEN AT ALL NOW, BECAUSE IT HAS NO BRAKES AT ALL, OTHER THAN THE MECHANICAL EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND BY USING TRANSMISSION "BRAKING." LOTS OF RUST UNDER CAR SINCE WE BOUGHT IT USED FROM DEALER IN MORRISTOWN NJ, APPARENTLY DUE TO LOW QUALITY STEEL USED IN INITIAL CONSTRUCTION AND APPARENT LACK OF ADEQUATE FACTORY ANTI-RUST TREATMENT OF FRAME AND OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE PARTS. INTERIOR AND PAINTED TOP BODY PARTS SHOW NO RUST ISSUES. HOWEVER, THE UNDERSIDE, IS FULL OF LOTS OF RUST. THIS IS APPARENTLY A WELL-KNOWN, VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA FJ MODELS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA IMMEDIATELY! I'M MAKING PLANS TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. FINALLY, AS FAR AS I AM AWARE, THIS CAR HAS NEVER DONE ANY SIGNIFICANT OR TAXING "OFF-ROADING."
Oct 20, 2019
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
MY VEHICLES FRAME/ SUSPENSION HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THE TOYOTA DEALER WONT PASS IT FOR SAFETY INSPECTION. THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION HAVE DISINTEGRATED. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT SINCE NEW AND IS IN OTHERWISE PERFECT CONDITION.
Apr 27, 2021
SEVERE SUSPENSION BRACKET RUST ON MULTIPLE REAR AND FRONT COMPONENTS. I LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WHEN BRAKING BUT MY ENTIRE CAR SWAYED WHEN THE REAR LATERAL SUPPORT BAR BRACKET BROKE RIGHT OFF THE MOUNT THAT IS WELDED TO THE REAR DUE TO RUST. I THEN INSPECTED AND FOUND MULTIPLE RUST AREAS ON FRAME AND OTHER SUSPENSION BRACKETS. MAKING THIS VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I AM AWARE OF TOYOTA'S ONGOING DILEMMA WITH USING THIS HORRIBLE UNTREATED STEEL AND HOPE THE NHTSA ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. THIS IS NOT NORMAL CORROSION THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE NEGLECT IN SAFETY BY NOT HAVING THIS STEEL TREATED ON SUCH CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF A VEHICLES FRAME. HAD THIS INCIDENT HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH OR GREATER. SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH CAN OCCUR. IF I AM NOT THE ONLY CONSUMER HAVING THIS ISSUE ON TOYOTA FJ CRUSIER VEHICLES. I HOPE THE NHTSA ENFORCES A RECAL ON THESE FRAMES AND/OR CRITICAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. MY VEHICLE IS 16 YEARS OLD, I PURCHASED IT FROM A DEALER WHOM RECIEVED IT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WITH 57,000 MILES ON IT. NOW CURRENTLY AFTER 4 YEARS OF OWNING THIS FJ CRUISER I ONLY HAVE 71,000 MILES ON IT. HAD THIS BRACKET CAUGHT ONTO MY BRAKE LINES WHICH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW THIS REAR BRACKET I WOULD HAVE LOST ALL ABILITY TO STOP MY VEHICLE.
Dec 29, 2020
GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE FRAME DETERIATED ON FJ CRUSIER WITH ONLY 72000 MILES ON IT WOULD HAVE NEVER KNOWN HOW UNSAFE FRAME IS IF STRAPS GAS TANK HANGING
Nov 17, 2020
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THERE IS WIDESPREAD AND SIGNIFICANT RUSTING ON THE FRAME AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS. WELL-MAINTAINED, AND NOT LOCATED IN A SALTY ENVIRONMENT, NOR AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE ROADS ARE EVER SALTED. THIS VEHICLE IS UTILIZES THE SAME FRAME AS ANOTHER TOYOTA VEHICLE (4RUNNER), AND THAT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED WITH THE FRAME-RUSTING RECALL DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED.
Sep 18, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
2007 FJ CRUISER WITH 60,000 BLEW A HEAD GASKET. THERE IS MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE FROM OVER HEATING. TEMP GAUGE NEVER READ THAT THE CAR WAS OVER HEATING OR THAT THERE WERE ANY ENGINE PROBLEMS. ALSO AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR SWITCHED GEARS AND A MOMENT LATER SWITCHED BACK .IT LURCHED FORWARD WITH A BIG THUMP. I WAS AT A FULL STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE LUCKILY! *TR
Mar 09, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FRAME NEAR THE ENGINE MOUNT AND THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS INDICATING THE ENGINE WAS FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
May 21, 2010
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER WAS DRIVEN ON EDGE OF TERRA COTTA PIPE WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVE WAY AND GOT STUCK. AFTER BEING PULLED OUT, VEHICLE SAT OVER NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THE NEXT DAY. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES, VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. OWNER OF VEHICLE CALLED A MECHANIC WHO FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN TWISTED AND THE RADIATOR WAS BUSTED WHICH CAUSED $15,500 WORTH OF BODY AND ENGINE DAMAGE. INSURANCE AND MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY REFUSED TO COVER ENGINE DAMAGE. VEHICLE IS ADVERTISED AS EXTREMELY DURABLE 4X4 WITH PICTURES ON WEBSITE DEMONSTRATING VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN IN ALL TYPES OF TERRAIN SUCH AS MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS. VEHICLE HAS NO COVER PROTECTING BOTTOM FRONT OF RADIATOR AND CROSSMEMBER IS NOT VERY DURABLE. VEHICLE ALSO DOES NOT HAVE A LOW COOLANT DETECTION SYSTEM IN CASE OF COOLANT LOSS. COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER ENGINE OVERHEATING IN CASES OF COOLANT LOSS SO OWNER HAD NO IDEA ENGINE WAS BEING DAMAGED. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 ENGINE MISFIRE WAS ONLY CODE STORED IN PCM MEMORY. PCM DID NOT DETECT OVERHEATING CONDITION. PLEASE HELP AS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR VEHICLE'S WARRANTY WITH ONLY 15,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.
Jan 19, 2007
THE VEHILE JUST STOPPED RUNNING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND STEERING BRAKES FAILED AND COASTED TRYING TO START CAR NO START TRANSMISSION DAMAGED BY EXTENSIVE COAST TO STOP AND STARTER DAMAGEG BY TRYING TO START ON HUGHWAY. THIS WIL CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY--THIS IS A COCEPT VEHICLE PUT OUT TOO EARLY! *JB
Jul 07, 2006
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
PREMATURE FRAME AND SUSPENSION RUST. I WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE WITH HIDDEN RUST POSSIBLY CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.
Sep 15, 2020
I BOUGHT THIS CAR WHEN THE MILEAGE WAS 36000. I STILL OWN THIS TRUCK, THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THIS VEHICLE IS TOO MUCH NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SIDE. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE BEARING IS BAD ON ONE SIDE OF THE WHEEL. I GOT BOTH REAR BEARING REPLACED BUT THE NOISE REMAIN THE SAME.I TALK TO TOYOTA BUT NO FIX AT ALL. STILL DRIVING IT WITH EAR PLUG. *TR
Jun 25, 2013
LOUD GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. *TR
May 27, 2013
WHEELS
3 complaints
REPEATED BEADING ISSUES. FORCED TO REPLACE RIMS.BEADING ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED OVER MULTIPLE YEARS...SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR NEW.
Aug 29, 2020
WHEELS ON TOYOTA 2007 FJ CRUISER, THE PAINT ON WHEELS STARTED BUBBLING, I THEN EXPERIENCED AIR PRESSURE LOSS IN ALL 5 TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRE. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AS ALL WHEELS CONTINUALLY LEAK AIR. CAUSING DIFFERENT AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *TR
Dec 09, 2012
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I RECENTLY BOUGHT OUT THE LEASE OF MY 20007 FJ CRUISER FROM THE HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I'M WRITING TO NOTIFY YOU THAT I AM EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH MY SERVICE AND THAT I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY TOYOTA VEHICLE. I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE MY FJ CRUISER TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY FRONT WHEEL NEARLY FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. WHEN I INSPECTED THE TIRE IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE WHEEL STUDS HAD BROKEN CLEAN OFF THE BODY. THE TIRE WAS BARELY HANGING ON BY A THREAD. I'D LIKE TO NOTE THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I PAID A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF EXTRA MONEY TO HAVE IT "CERTIFIED" BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THE CERTIFICATION AND IT HAS ONLY EVER BEEN WORKED ON BY TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIANS. I NEVER HEARD ABOUT ANY ISSUES WITH WHEELS OR ABOUT WHEEL DEFECTS OR RECALLS. AFTER THE WHEEL INCIDENT, THE HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED ME THAT THE WHEEL STUDS WERE DEFECTIVE AND HAD FAILED. I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA ABOUT THIS POSSIBLE ISSUE IN MY MODEL CAR. I BELIEVE THAT IF THERE IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN A PRODUCT THAT ALL TOYOTA OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED ABOUT IT. AFTER ONLY THE HUB WITH OBVIOUSLY BROKEN STUDS WAS REPLACED THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT MORE WHEEL STUDS WOULDN'T BREAK OFF MY OTHER WHEELS. IF I CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BY TOYOTA THAT THE WHEELS WILL STAY ON MY CAR WHILE I DRIVE IT THEN I HAVE TO SAY THAT I HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE IN THE BRAND AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM BOTH TOYOTA OR THIS DEALERSHIP EVER AGAIN. I ALSO ASKED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO NOTIFY THE SALES MANAGER THAT SOLD ME THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD FOLLOW UP WITH ME TO REASSURE ME ABOUT THE REPAIRS. THIS REQUEST WAS IGNORED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 22, 2012
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
I HAVE HAD TWO BRAKE LINES BURST IN THE PAST YEAR DUE TO RUST. BOTH TIMES I WAS LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED. BOTH HAVE BEEN THE BACK BRAKE LINES. THIS RUST SITUATION WITH THE FJ'S IS UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS! TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND THE SITUATION NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A PERSON IS KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Jan 07, 2020
DURING 2019-2020 STATE INSPECTION OF 2007 FJ CRUISER WITH 78000 MILES BY DEALER WAS TOLD THAT FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT IT PROBABLY WOULD NOT PASS THE NEXT INSPECTION. EXPLANATION GIVEN WAS THAT TOYOTA DOES NOT MAKE THEIR FRAMES AS THICK AS OTHER MAKES. THIS VEHICLE WAS USED AS A DAILY DRIVER, NOT MUCH OFF-ROAD AND NO SERIOUS OFF-ROADING. I WORK FROM HOME, SO MOST YEARS LESS THAN 5000 MILES DRIVEN. ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS.
Dec 26, 2019
THE CHASSIS IS SO CORRODED AND FULL OF RUST IT HAS GOT TO A POINT OF LOOSING THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE WHOLE BODY. THIS IS VERY WORRISOME SPECIALLY IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT PART CHASSIS CANNOT RESIST THE IMPACT. THIS HAS TO BE RECALLED BY TOYOTA OR AT LEAST FIXED IN SOME WAY LIKE THEY DID WITH THE TACOMA AND TUNDRAS. *TR
Sep 27, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
3 complaints
I EXPERIENCED BRAKING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS WITH MELTING SNOW IN TOWN AT SPEEDS FROM 0 TO 30 MPH. BRAKES FELT EXTREMELY MUSHY AND VEHICLE ONLY SLOWED BY APPLYING EXTRAORDINARY PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL. AT STOP, PEDAL CONTINUED TO DEPRESS ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR AND DESPITE STANDING ON BRAKE, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CREEP FORWARD. I AM 6' 1" TALL AND OVER 190 POUNDS, DEPRESSING THE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD, COMPLETELY STANDING ON PEDAL, I COULD NOT KEEP THIS VEHICLE FROM MOVING AHEAD. I BELIEVE IF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN BEING DRIVEN BY A SHORTER, LIGHTER PERSON, THE POTENTIAL FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREATLY INCREASED. VEHICLE EXHIBITED SAME FAILURE TWO OR THREE MORE TIMES WHILE DRIVING HOME (TOTAL OF 5 MILE TRIP). NEXT DAY INSPECTED FLUID RESERVOIR, LINES AND HUBS FOR ANY FLUID. RESERVOIR WAS AT PROPER LEVEL AND NO SIGN OF ANY LEAKAGE. SINCE THAT ISOLATED INCIDENT VEHICLE BRAKES HAVE PERFORMED APPROPRIATELY. *TR
Mar 08, 2010
I BOUGHT MY FJ USED IN MARCH WITH ABOUT 26K ON IT. LOVE THIS TRUCK TO DEATH UNTIL THE BRAKE FAILURE SLIDE!!!. I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, I LIVE IN A BUSY CITY "NEWARK NJ" (I KNOW I KNOW, HOLD BACK THE JOKE/SARCASM JUST FOR A BIT ;-)). ANYWHO, I WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 25 OR LESS AND ABOUT 5-10 MILES ON A FLAT SURFACE MY CAR STARTED TO SLIDE, I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS OIL ON THE GROUND OR SOMETHING SO DIDN'T PAY IT MUCH MIND. IT WAS A VERY SLOW SLIDE BUT IT STILL SLID A FEW FEET WHERE I HAD TO PUMP THE PEDAL TO STOP. IT DID IT AGAIN WHEN I WAS COMING TO AN OFF RAMP ON RT 22. THIS TIME THE TRUCK SLID SUPER FAR THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSING JUST AS HARD AGAINST MY FOOT AS I PRESSED DOWN TO STOP IT, LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME!! THIS IS WHEN I FOUND THIS FORUM AND SEARCHED FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I FOUND A FEW POST PRINTED THEM ALL OUT WITH SUGGESTED FIXES AND BROUGHT THEM TO THE DEALER. I SHOWED THE SERVICE TECHS, AND THEY LIKE TOOK A QUICK LOOK AND THROUGH THEM TO THE SIDE. I SAID DON'T YOU WANT TO KEEP THESE. THEY SAID NO WE DON'T NEED THIS STUFF. THEY CHECKED A BUNCH OF STUFF SAID BRAKES AND PADS WERE GOOD, AND SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE BRAKE FLUID, SO THEY CHANGED IT. ROAD AROUND FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH OR SO AND WITH NO PROBLEMS. UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS TIME WHILE I'M IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON MY WAY TO WORK. AGAIN SLOW PACE BUT I STILL HAD TO DIP AROUND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND ON TO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME REALLY SUCKS!! ALSO IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME WITH DIFFERENT TIRE PRESSURES. I WON'T LET MY MOM EVER DRIVE OR BORROW MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF THIS. IF THERE IS NO RECALL SOON I WILL RATHER SELL MY TRUCK THEN KILL SOMEONE. :-( *TW
Feb 07, 2010
I DRIVE A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER AND HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING ON AT LEAST THREE OCCASIONS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MANY OTHER FJ CRUISER DRIVERS WHO HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM: WHEN DRIVING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS (BELOW 40 MPH) AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, SUCH AS AT A STOPLIGHT, THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ROLL FORWARD EVEN WHILE THE BRAKE IS BEING PRESSED. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE ABS KICKS IN AS YOU CAN FEEL THE "SCRAPING" FEELING THROUGH THE PEDAL. FROM ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS AND BASED ON MINE, IT SEEMS THE COMMON FACTOR IS ROLLING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN WHILE BRAKING, SUCH AS A POTHOLE, MANHOLE COVER, OR JUST BUMPY ASPHALT. SO FAR I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO HAVE ANOTHER CAR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. HOWEVER, I CAM DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO ROLLING THROUGH A RED LIGHT WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A COLLISION WITH THE TRAFFIC WHICH HAD THE GREEN LIGHT. THERE ARE AT LEAST DOZENS OF THESE SAME REPORTS WHICH I'VE READ ON JUST ONE FJ CRUISER OWNER FORUM. ALL ARE CONSISTENT WITH BRAKING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE CONTINUING TO ROLL FORWARD. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
I was driving down the street after filling up my fuel tank. I drove approximately 1/2 mile when I heard a sound, felt a clunk and stopped immediately. My fuel tank was hanging down on the ground. I called AAA and requested a flatbed and to bring a strap. He did not bring a strap and when my truck arrived at the mechanic the fuel tank had completely separated from the vehicle. The other complaint I have is the rusted frame. I purchased this vehicle used. I did not notice that the tube before the rear axle which holds suspension supports to the frame were completely broken off and separated from the rusted out frame that has failed. It has been welding but the rusted frame is very difficult to weld to.
Aug 01, 2023
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS RUSTING OUT.. ALSO FRAME RUSTING ALL OVER. REAR SUPPORT LINKS CONNECTIONS ON THE FRAME ARE RUSTING OUT.
Jan 26, 2020
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
RUST! Frame rust!
Jun 09, 2021
FRAME HAS RUST THROUGHOUT. HAD TO REPLACE GAS STRAPS BECAUSE RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. REPAIR AXEL BEARING.
May 24, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE AREAS IN FRAME RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. ONCE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT, MECHANIC SAID GAS TANK STRAPS NEEDED REPLACED AS WELL AS SOME REPAIR TO THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME.
Apr 17, 2021
WHILE INSPECTING EXCESSIVE RUST FROM MY FRAME AND THE PARTS OF THE FRAME THAT HAVE FAILED (ALREADY REPORTED), WE NOTICED THE GAS STRAPS. THEY ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND OVER 3/4 BROKEN BECAUSE OF THE RUST.
Jul 16, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
2 complaints
THE HEATING UNIT UNDER BOTH FRONT SEATS ARE COMING ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH ON. AFTER TUNING SWITCH ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES IT WILL GO OFF,BUT IT COMES BACK ON. ON 11/19/14 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEH. RECALL #14V743000. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A COUPLE MONTHS.
Jan 12, 2021
DRIVER SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT HEATING UNIT IS COMING ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH TURNED ON.
Dec 17, 2020
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
WIDOW WIPERS MOTOR FAILURE THE MOTOR OR THE ASSEMBLY AND ITS BUSHINGS DON'T HAVE PROPER SEALS WHICH ALLOWS WATER INTO DESTROY THE BUSHINGS BY NOT BEINGVABLE TO RETAIN GREASE TO PREVENT PITTING AND RUST WHICH RESULTS IN WINDOW WIPER FAILURE AND A 600DOLLAR COST OF REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR AND ARMATURE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS JUST FOR PARTS AS THERE IS NO AFTER MARKET AND LABOR COULD SEND THIS MISTAKE BY TOYOTA COSTING ABOUT 1000$ WHEN SAID AND DONE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND REDESIGN AND ITS NOT JUST THE FJ MODEL ITS MANY TOYOTA VEHICLES.
Jan 03, 2021
DUE TO THE STEEP VERTICAL ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PLACEMENT OF THE DEFROSTER VENT SEVERAL INCHES BACK FROM THE WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD CANNOT BE KEPT CLEAR BY THE DEFROSTER. THE AIRSTREAM FROM THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT HIT THE LOWER 1/3 OF THE WINDSHIELD AND THE LEFT HAND DRIVER SIDE AND NO AMOUNT OF AIR EVEN AT MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WILL KEEP THE WINDSHIELD FROM ICING OVER. THE WIPER BLADES BECOME ENCRUSTED WITH ICE AND FAIL TO KEEP THE WINDSHIELD CLEARED. IN EVEN A MODEST SNOWSTORM, VISIBILITY QUICKLY DROPS TO NEARLY ZERO. MY WIFE NEARLY WRECKED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE LARGE THERMAL GRADIENT ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THIS ISSUE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKS IN A HORIZONTAL LINE EXTENDING ACROSS NEARLY THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD AT THE LOCATION OF THE DEFROSTER AIRSTREAM CONTACT. THIS PHENOMENON HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES! I HAVE TALKED TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY ARE IN COMPLETE DENIAL ABOUT THE ISSUE AND CLAIM "EVERYTHING IS WORKING AS DESIGNED". THIS IS A FATAL PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN A SNOWSTORM AND I WOULD NOT BE THE SLIGHTEST BIT SURPRISED IF THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF IT. USING FMEA (FAILURE MODE EFFECTS ANALYSIS) I WOULD RATE THE PROBABILITY OF THIS FAILURE OCCURRING TO BE A 1 (GUARANTEED TO HAPPEN) AND EFFECTS ARE CATASTROPHIC (LOSS OF OPERABILITY). *TR
Sep 18, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR TIRE REPAIRS AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE SUBFRAME WAS ALSO SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR
Nov 17, 2020
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE POOR DRIVING VISIBILITY AND OTHER MULTIPLE DEFECTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT INTERSECTIONS. IT APPEARED THE DECISION TO GO WITH A HALF DOOR ON THE VEHICLE WITH A SHORT FRAME WAS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO, THE INABILITY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE BACK SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WAS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT THE FRONT PASSENGER OPENING THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FIRST. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED SPACE LEFT BETWEEN THE END OF THE ROOF AND THE BEGINNING OF THE REAR DOOR DRAINED SO POORLY THAT LEAVES AND OTHER NATURAL DEBRIS WOULD BUILD UP TO THE POINT THAT, WHEN IT RAINED, WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE CARGO AREA. ALSO, DESPITE THE CLAIMED GAS MILEAGE REPORTED ON THE WINDOW STICKER (20 MPG) THE CONSUMER NEVER ACHIEVED MORE THAN 17.1 MPG, EVEN THOUGH THE BULK OF HIS DRIVING WAS DONE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Aug 15, 2013
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
MY 2007 FJ CRUISER HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH RUST. THIS INCLUDES BEING INFORMED TODAY THAT THE FRAME HAS HOLES THAT HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. I HAVE ALREADY PUT A LOT OF MONEY INTO THE VEHICLE REPLACING RUSTED PARTS INCLUDING REPLACING THE FUEL TANK STRAPS LAST YEAR, PARTS OF THE SUSPENSION AND RADIATOR. THIS SEEMS EXCESSIVE DAMAGE DUE TO RUST AND CREATES AN UNSAFE TOYOTA PRODUCT.
Oct 24, 2020
I AM EXPERIENCING SEVER RUST, ESPECIALLY ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THIS HAS CAUSED THE EXHAUST MOUNTS TO BREAK, THE LOSS OF THE SKID PLATE WHICH DETERIORATED AS PARTS OF IT WERE TRYING TO HANG ON AND EVEN MY GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE! THE EXHAUST BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN FOR WORK BUT I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND HAVE A COLLEAGUE TEMPORARILY REATTACH IT. THE SKID PLATE HAPPENED OVER TIME UNTIL IT WAS IN PIECES AND HAD TO BE REMOVED THE REST OF THE WAY AND THE GAS TANK STRAP HAPPENED ON A ROAD TRIP IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND WE WERE ABLE TO RATCHET STRAP IT BACK IN PLACE FOR THE REST OF THE TIME. *TR
May 12, 2020
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE VERY RUSTY TO THE POINT OF A SAFETY CONCERN. I REPLACED THE REAR BUMPER WITH AN AFTERMARKET ONE TO DISCOVER THE REAR BUMPER SUPPORT WAS SO RUSTED IT WOULDN'T BE OF ANY HELP IN THE EVENT OF BEING REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER CAR. ALSO, THE REAR BUMPER COMES STOCK WITH 2 SENSORS SO WHEN BACKING UP WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN YOU GET CLOSE TO SOMETHING. BOTH SENSORS WERE NON-TRANSFERABLE TO THE NEW BUMPER BECAUSE THEY WERE SO RUSTED ON THE INSIDE WHEN YOU TRIED TO REMOVE THEM THEY CRUMBLED INTO BITS, A COMBINATION OF METAL AND PLASTIC. THE RUST WORKED ITS WAY UP THE WIRES AS WELL. NUMEROUS BRACKETS UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHICH HOLD WHAT APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO OPERATE. IF ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I WOULD NEED TO BUY NEW BRACKETS ALONG WITH THE NEW COMPONENT - NEW SCREWS WOULD ALSO BE REQUIRED ALONG SIDE A HOLY PRAYER THAT THE OLD SCREWS DON'T SNAP OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THEM. BY THE TIME I WAS DONE PAYING OFF MY VEHICLE AND HAVING MORE FREE INCOME TO PUT TOWARDS OTHER PRIORITIES I WAS CONSISTENTLY DELAYED WITH REPAIRES THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO KEEP FUNCTIONING. I HAD TO PAY FOR NEW TRANSMISSION LINES BECAUSE THE ONES ON THERE WERE SO RUSTED, IN A LUMP SUM I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR. POWER STEERING LINES WERE REPLACED ONCE AND THE POWER STEERING STILL HAS AN ISSUE HOLDING FLUID. I AM GOING TO CHOSE TODAY'S DATE AS THE DATE THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE NOW I AM AT MY WIT'S END WITH THE RUST. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO HAVE THE A/C RECHARGED TO BE TOLD ITS GOING TO BE ABOUT $2000 TO REPLACE ALL THE LINES AND THE CONDENSER THAT IS RUSTED PLUS LABOR. WHILE ON THE LIFT THE MECHANIC TOLD ME TO COME TAKE A LOOK UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK AND HE SHOWED ME HOW EXTENSIVE THE RUST HAS BECOME AND THAT I MIGHT NEED TO HAVE SOME WORK DONE ABOUT THE RUST FIRST BEFORE HE CAN FIX THE A/C.
Jul 02, 2020
AFTER ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEEDS THE STEERING SOMETIMES HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT LEFT & RIGHT FROM VERY SMALL STEERING INPUTS. RESULTING IN A "DEATH WOBBLE" SORT OF A FEELING. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE AND AFTER A LIFT KIT AND TIRES WERE INSTALLED. *TR
Feb 10, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I REAR ENDED SOMEONE AND I WAS GOING 30MPH APPROX AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CAR ENGINE AREA AND BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE
May 22, 2020
BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE IMPACT OF A HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR MY SON WAS DRIVING,AND HE SUSTAINED HEAD,BACK AND NECK INJURIES BECAUSE OF THAT.THE CAR LOCKED UP AFTER THE CRASH,DISABLING HIM TO EXIT THE CAR AND HAD TO BE PULLED OUT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. *TR
Sep 30, 2014
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHEN I CRUISE ON A HIGHWAY AROUND 70MPH, MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I WAS VERY SCARED BUT TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR TO CURB, THEN THE CAR DIED. ONE MINUTE LATER I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT FAILED. I CALLED THE ROAD ASSISTANCE SERVICE. WHEN THEY CAME AND POURED IN ONE GALLON GAS IN THE CAR, THEN THE CAR WAS STARTED. THE PROBLEM IS THAT BEFORE THE CAR DIED, THE FUEL INDICATOR POINTER POINTED AT THE A QUARTER POSITION. THE FUEL EMPTY WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON.
Mar 06, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON A SURFACE STREET AND FELT A STRANGE BUT AND THEN A DISTINCT THUMP, THUMP,THUMP, SOUND BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, I CONTACTED MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEAL BUT THEY FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH ANY HELPFUL INFORMATION REGARDING ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. SINCE I HAD THE VEHICLE AT A SHOP ALREADY AND IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, I ALLOWED AN OUTSIDE SHOP TO DO THE WORK. 1EA RING AND PINION GEAR SET, 1EA BEARINGS KIT, 1EA SEALS KIT, SYNTHETIC OIL, AND LABOR FOR A TOTAL OF $2002.20 I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE A VEHICLE WITH 41.000 MILES ON WOULD HAVE IT REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAIL IN THE MANNER THAT THIS UNIT FAILED. *TR
Jul 31, 2014
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
2 complaints
FRAME AND PARTS BADLY RUSTED. PIECES FALLING OFF. BRAKE LINES NOW RUSTING. FRAME BADLY RUSTED AS WELL. INTERNAL FUEL TANK ISSUES WITH CORROSION
Feb 16, 2020
THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING PRIOR, AND I TRIED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND BRING IT TO A STOP. I GOT IT TO BE ABOUT 40 MPH BEFORE I HIT THE CEMENT RAILING ON THE BRIDGE. PLEASE CALL [XXX] AT [XXX] CLAIM NUMBER PA[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 20, 2013
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER AND HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. AS OF YET IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IN MY VEHICLE, BUT SOONER OR LATER SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT CORRECTED. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND APPLYING THE BRAKES IF YOU SHOULD HAPPEN TO HIT A RUT IN THE ROAD YOU SEEM TO LOOSE YOUR ABS AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACT VERY ERRATIC UNTIL YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE AT LEAST A DOZEN OR MORE TIMES IN THE 2 1/2 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. *TR
May 26, 2010
WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT ABOUT 35 MPH I EXPERIENCE SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE AND THE SKID INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE CAUSED ME THE SWERVE TO THE RIGHT. HAD I BEEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED I SUSPECT THAT THE FJ WOULD HAVE ROLLED. *TR
Feb 03, 2010
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
INNER FENDER STRUCTURE IS BULGING, STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE ABOUT OCT 15TH & ON DRIVERS SIDE ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. THIS IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM AMONG INFORMED FJ CRUISER OWNERS. ALSO SOME OF THE ONES TOYOTA HAS REPAIRED & UPGRADED ARE ALSO FAILING. ALSO POOR QUALITY WINDSHIELD THAT WAS PITTED & CHIPPED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF PURCHASE. *TR
Nov 15, 2007
THE TOYOTA FJ HAS MASSIVE BLIND SPOTS EXACERBATED BY THE DESIGN OF THE SIDE MIRRORS AND THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND THE TIRE WHICH BLOCKS THE REAR. *JB
Sep 10, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH FAILING TO QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE SPEED WHEN I LET OFF THE THROTTLE OR SHIFT GEARS. IT DOES THIS CONSISTENTLY AND REPEATEDLY. THE OTHER DAY IT ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. WHEN I LET OFF THE THROTTLE, THE RPMS WILL CONTINUE AT A RELATIVELY HIGH RPM OR ACTUALLY CLIMB. THEN ABRUPTLY THE THROTTLE WILL "STAIR STEP" DOWN. IN THE SITUATION WHERE IT BECAME VERY DANGEROUS. I AM CRUISING ALONG ABOUT 40-45 MPH IN A DIFFERENT AREA. I POP OVER A LITTLE RISE AND ALL I SEE ARE TAIL LIGHTS AND CARS SPINNING AND SLIDING EVERYWHERE. I EASE OFF THE THROTTLE AND LIKE USUAL, NOTHING HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY. PRECIOUS FEET ARE CHEWED BEFORE THE TRUCK EVEN BEGINS TO SLOW. INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN GRACEFULLY, THE RPM HANG ACTUALLY ACTS ALMOST LIKE A CRUISE CONTROL. AS I JUST START TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO ACTUALLY SLOW THE VEHICLE, THE ECU FINALLY DECIDES TO CHOP THE THROTTLE. BY CHOP I MEAN ABRUPTLY CUT OFF FUEL TO THE MOTOR. AT THIS POINT I AM NOTHING BUT GLARE ICE, GOING DOWN HILL ON AN OFF CAMBER TURN. SO INSTEAD OF A GRADUAL REDUCTION AND SMOOTH SHIFT OF WEIGHT, THE CHOPPED THROTTLE ALLOWS THE TAIL TO NOW SLIDE OUT TO THE RIGHT QUITE A BIT. I DON??T DARE TOUCH THE THROTTLE TO TRY AND FINESSE IT A BIT SINCE IT DOESN'T LISTEN TO WHAT I WANT TO DO. THE NON-LINEAR THROTTLE RESPONSE PUT ME IN A SITUATION THAT I ALMOST DIDN'T RECOVER FROM. IT WAS ALMOST AS THOUGH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, I JAMMED ON THE REAR PARKING BRAKE TO SLIDE THE REAR AROUND. THIS WAS THE EFFECT BECAUSE I WAS GOING DOWN HILL AND TURNING SO THE REAR WHEELS WERE UN-WEIGHTED AND MORE LIKELY TO SLIDE AT THIS POINT. BY SLOWLY LETTING OFF THE THROTTLE I WAS TRYING TO NOT INDUCE ANY ABRUPT WEIGHT TRANSFER TO THE FRONT. I HAD THE RIGHT IDEA, THE ECU DIDN'T! THIS WAS JUST PLAIN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS HOW THE ECU IS PROGRAMMED! *JB
Feb 08, 2007
WHEN DRIVING MY BRAND NEW FJ CRUISER IT STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. I WAS FORCED TO CALL A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE IT WAS ON A SECLUDED HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. AFTER GETTING IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP THEY STILL HAVE THE VEHICLE AND HAVE DIAGNOSED IT AS THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR PARTS TO BE DELIVERED. THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN 6/2006 AND HAS LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT. I WAS NOT GIVEN A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM IN SAN JOSE, CA. AFTER THREATENING NOT TO PAY FOR THE TOW-THE TOW TRUCK COMPANY WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DEMANDED PAYMENT-IT WAS ISSUED ON 8/14/06. *NM
Aug 14, 2006
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I was driving the vehicle to work and was unable to stop. I had to use the emergency brake system.
Sep 12, 2025
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
The fj cruiser is a common issue for rot/ rust on the frame of the vehicle, I have clean the frame often during the winter months and my frame is continuously rusting and rotting the frame of the vehicle I have decided to not drive the vehicle till the frame is either replaced or repaired due to the safety concern of driving it on the road, numerous others have same incidents of the holes in the frame due to rust the manufacturer did not put any kind of corrosion treatment on the frame to stop this from happening the frame flexes when accelerating and is not safe for anyone to including my passengers or other people on the road
Mar 14, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I recently purchased the used 2007 Toyota FJ with 101,000 miles. During maintenance and inspection, it was found that the fuel tank straps are rusted out and need to be replaced. The rear brake lines are rusted out and need to be replaced. The frame is severely rusted out and failing at the factory welds. I was referred to submit a report and investigate filing a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer for negligence, as this is apparently a known issue. I am hoping that the will reach someone that is able to help all the owners with the same issues as this should be recalled and repaired to prevent unnecessary injury or death. This is a huge financial burden for those expecting a quality vehicle that will be safe. Failing brakes, loose gas tanks and weakened frames are recipe for disaster.
Jan 29, 2023
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
Backing out of my driveway we heard a slight pop and a dragging feel on the right passengers front.( thought I ran over a landscape brick) Stopped and inspected nothing was under the vehicle starting to leave my complex vehicle started to shake some. When I got up to 20 MPH it was obvious I should not drive. Called tow truck. Thought I needed ball joints or something similar. Mechanic said frame was completely rusted out and unfixable. The Toyota FJ cruiser is suppose to be a tough off road SUV which I never used for off road driving They even advertised how tough the frame is in commercials . I see there has been recalls for other Toyota models of SUV and trucks of the same year and their is a class action lawsuit already started I think in California. If I would have continued to the freeway A serious accident would had happened. I contacted Toyota and opened a case # [XXX] which after two communications they closed because there is no recall on the vehicle. The car is in great condition other wise. A frame should last more than 15 years on a truck \SUV designed for off road driving . her are some details of the pending lawsuit: Plaintiffs allege that a manufacturing defect causes excessive rust and corrosion to the frames of 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles. The suit claims the defect weakens the structure of the vehicle, therefore posing a serious safety threat to vehicle occupants. In some cases, vehicles failed to pass safety inspection and are no longer safe to drive. As a result, owners find themselves stuck with a vehicle that is no longer legally allowed on the roads with a greatly diminished resale value. Toyota Activity Marketed the FJ Cruiser with Special “Electrocoat Deposition” Rust Protection Coating Despite Toyota’s marketing highlighting the “Electrocoat Deposition” protective coating, plaintiff’s claim FJ Cruiser frames prematurely rust and corrode at an accelerated rate. The suit states Toyota had been aware of the frame defect, but fail INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Oct 15, 2022
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I purchased the vehicle with a clean carfax on 12/2/2021 Flew from Phoenix to Dallas to pick it up. Drove the vehicle from Dallas to Phoenix. The Brakes malfunctioned on the drive home. Fortunately it was late at night and not many vehicles on the road. Took car to mechanic on 12/4/2021. The frame, brakes, suspension, exhaust and engine mounts had been sprayed over to cover severe rust and rot of the the frame and undercarriage. The vehicle cost 14k The repairs to be done 20k The vehicle is not roadworthy and has not been driven since ai got back to Phoenix. The dealership purposely didn’t disclose the frame or brake damage. The dealership sold this vehicle knowing it was for my daughter and 3 year old granddaughter
Dec 17, 2021
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
Frame rust all over, going to cost tons of money to fix. Rust rotting through the frame of the car. Shouldn’t be a problem dont live near water or salt area.
Sep 10, 2021
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Loss of brakes while driving. Brakes locking up. Complete frame rust
Aug 25, 2021
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
recently purchased used from dealership. Excessive rust on lower frame and other components (transmission and power steering lines) as well as suspension. This is not a flood vehicle. Initially took it to Toyota for repairs of the lines and trans. The quote was too high, so I took it to local shops for repair. The local shops were surprised by the amount of rust. Trans was fixed but the shops refused to fix other components that attached to the frame because they fear they will cause more damage. Visited several FJ Cruiser forums and frame rust issues are incredibly common with the FJ, to the point where there are class action lawsuits. Toyota needs to step up and fix this issue for FJ owners!
Jul 19, 2021
STEERING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Due to rust on my 2007 FJ Cruiser, I've had many unexpected expenses. I first was losing brake pressure and my brake lines had to be replaced after breaking when in a mechanic's shop. I've also replaced all four calipers, all the rusted pulleys on the engine, lower control arms that were so rusted that they had to be cut out, and hub assemblies for both front wheels. The hub assembly lead to a failed vehicle inspection for safety concerns. The exhaust pipe literally broke apart near the rear frame crossmember and was sitting on it, so had to be replaced. The exhaust manifold rusted apart and separated from the engine block, leading to dangerous fumes in the engine bay and horrible gas mileage. The O2 sensors were rusted in place and giving poor readings and had to be replaced. Turning the steering wheel became difficult and that was due to being extremely rusty, so it had to be replaced. Shifter cable and PRNDL switch had to be replaced due to not shifting into drive or lower gears. The front differential drain plug was so rusted that the dealership would not attempt to remove it. Now there are holes rusted through the body mount brackets, as well as the passenger side floor. The cargo area's floor where the charcoal EVAP canister connects to the vehicle has completely rusted through, and one of the subframe brackets rusted so badly that it was taken off by hand. Both subframe brackets need to be replaced. The rear control arm mounts are very thin due to extreme rust. My mechanic is now replacing coolant lines because they have rusted through and started to leak, and gas tank straps which were on the verge of failing.
Jun 06, 2021
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AN INDIVIDUAL ON DEC. 12, 2020. LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO. I BROUGHT IT TO THE BODY SHOP TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RATTLING SOUND THAT CAME FROM WHEN I HIT A BUMP. THE CARS BODY IS IN GREAT CONDITION. THE MILEAGE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR WAS 183,800. I ASSUMED I MAY NEED TO DO SOME WORK ON THE CAR, BUT THE BODY SHOP TOLD ME THAT THE SOUND I WAS HEARING WAS DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE THAT HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THEY WHERE CLOSE TO FALLING OFF. INCLUDING THE GAS TANK. THEY TOLD ME THAT FJ CRUISERS WHERE KNOWN FOR RUSTY UNDER BOTTOMS AND THAT I WOULD BE A SAFETY RISK TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IF I DROVE THE CAR. THEY ALSO SAID THE CAR WAS BEYOND NORMAL REPAIR. I WILL ATTACHED PHOTOS THEY SENT ME. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR 1,500 MILES AND IT IS CONSIDERED UNDRIVABLE AND UNFIXABLE. I GOT A SECOND OPINION. WITHOUT KNOWING THE RESULTS OF THE FIRST OPINION THEY CAME TO THE EXACT SAME CONCLUSION. EXCEPT THEY TOLD ME TO REACH OUT TO YOU.
Jan 09, 2021
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SEVERE RUST ISSUES. ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. ALL POWER STEERING AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINES NEEDED REPLACEMENT, FUEL LINES ARE NEXT FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF, TANK FELL DOWN. BRAKE PAD PINS REQUIRED CUTTING OFF. PROTECTION PLATES RUSTED OFF. EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO RUST. ENTIRE FRAME AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERED IN RUST. ALL THESE ITEMS HAVE CAUSED MULTIPLE SAFETY ISSUES. MULTIPLE STRAPS AND CONNECTIONS FOR VARIOUS COMPONENTS ARE NO LONGER USABLE DUE TO RUST.
Nov 17, 2020
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FRAME RUSTED, REAR CROSS-MEMBER RUSTED, GAS TANK STRAPS RUSTED, SUSPENSION RUSTED/COMPROMISED
Feb 01, 2020
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CHASSIS HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. UPPER REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNT ON CHASSIS RUSTED OFF. CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN BRAKING. REAR BUMPER SUPPORT HAS HOLE IN FRAME FROM RUST. BODY MOUNTS ARE RUSTING OFF FRAME. BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED AND LEAKED FLUID. GAS TANK STRAP MOUNT IS VERY COMPROMISED BY RUST. FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT EXCESSIVE RUSTING NUMEROUS SOFT SPOTS AND HOLES. MAJOR FLAKING , AND DELAMINATION OF FRAME ALL OVER. TRUCK HAS 98,000 MILE ON IT IT IS A MANUAL 4WD. LOCATED IN MICHIGAN.
Oct 09, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVERS SEAT INTERNAL STRUCTURAL STEEL WIRES WELDS HAVE SEPARATED AND SHARP POINTED WIRE ENDS ARE PROTRUDING THRU THE FACTORY UPHOLSTERED SEAT COVERING. THE SEAT HAS AN INTEGRAL AIRBAG WHICH COULD BE PUNCTURED.
May 30, 2018
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WENT TO GAS STATION TODAY TO FILL UP MY FJ WITH GAS AND THE FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE IN 2 PLACES. THE BOLTED AND PINNED CONNECTIONS ARE STILL THERE BUT THE ACTUAL STRAPS HAVE DETERIORATED AND SNAPPED RIGHT IN HALF. THE FUEL TANK IS NOW HANGING DOWN COMPLETELY IN THE REAR. FIRST THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT WHICH THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR AT ALL, NOW THE FRONT SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND NOW THE FUEL TANK IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF ON THE ROAD. WHAT A HAZARD.
Apr 18, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RIDGEWAY SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT UNKNOWN PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (T J TOYOTA INC, 6698 NY-56, POTSDAM, NY 13676, (315) 265-3350). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Feb 02, 2018
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE WILL NOT CHANGED GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE
Nov 28, 2017
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS NOT DOWN SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR. SO WHILE STOPPED, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LUNG FORWARD AS IF HIT FROM BEHIND. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IN FRONT OF THE CAR. THERE IS A VERY REAL POTENTIAL FOR THE CAR TO HIT A PERSON WHEN IT LUNGES FORWARD. SINCE REALIZING THIS PROBLEM, I INTENTIONALLY HOLD DOWN THE BRAKE HARDER THAN I SHOULD HAVE TOO. THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT I THOUGH THAT PARTICULAR ISSUE IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROX 70,000 MILES AND ALTHOUGH THIS PROBLEM WAS HAPPENING FROM TIME TO TIME, IT IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT TO WHERE I HAVE TO ASSUME IT EVERY TIME I COME TO A STOP.
Sep 30, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED - HAVE TO SLAM THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THEN I WAS STILL UNSURE IF THE CAR WOULD ACTUALLY STOP. HAD TWIN 3 YEAR OLD BOYS IN THE CAR, SCARED FOR OUR LIVES. DASHBOARD LITE UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE. SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAILED MASTER CYLINDER. PARTS PLUS LABOR = $3,066. I WORK FOR THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND WE DON'T HAVE THAT SORT OF MONEY. WILL TOW IT HOME, HOPEFULLY FIND A USED PART, AND TRY TO REPLACE IT OURSELVES. THE ONLY REASON I'M LOGGING A COMPLAINT (BECAUSE CARS NEED REPAIRS AND I UNDERSTAND THAT) IS BECAUSE I'M SEEING THE EXACT SAME COMPLAINT OVER AND OVER AGAIN "MASTER CYLINDER TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2007". HOW CAN SO MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE GO UNHEARD? PLEASE HELP, MAKE THE MASTER CYLINDER RECALL APPLY TO THE FJ CRUISER. IT OBVIOUSLY SHOULD BE INCLUDED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Sep 11, 2017
SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IN MY 2007 FJ CRUISER HAS FAILED TO FUNCTION. SOMETHING AS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE LIFETIME WARRANTY OF THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD, BAYRIDGE TOYOTA IS TELLING ME THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THESE PARTS REPLACED. I'M HORRIFIED THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE TO CORRECT, TOYOTA SHOULD ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIXING AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE. EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULDN'T GO ON
Jun 23, 2017
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE FRAME HAS RUSTED BEYOND EXPECTATIONS, WRONG KIND OF METAL OR LACK OF TREATMENT ON METAL CAUSING OXIDATION, CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE OF THE POWER STEERING BRAKING LOOSE AND CAUSING POTENTIALLY INJURIES OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS. VEHICULE IS AT HOME
May 30, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS BY TOYOTA LISTED BY THE NHTSA FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING LONGER, WOBBLY STOPPING FOR A WHILE NOW. RECENTLY REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND IT GOT A LITTLE BETTER BUT NOT MUCH. HAD I BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL ISSUES I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER.
Apr 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED TO WORK FOR LONG PERIODS OR HAVE TO PLAY WITH SWITCH TO WORK RIGHT. TOOK CAR IN YEARS AGO WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TO FIX AND RESOLVED PROBLEM FOR A FEW YEARS BUT IS NOW REOCCURRING. ALSO DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WINDOW SWITCH INTERMITTENLY WORKS. I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS CONNECTED TO WIPER SWITCH BUT HAVE SEEN RECALLS ON OTHER TOYOTAS THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND HAD A RECALL BUT NONE FOR FJ. SPECIFICS TURN ON CAR, TURN ON SLECTOR SWITCH FOR WIPERS "SLOW THRU HIGH IT DONT MATTER". WIPERS DONT WORK.
Dec 28, 2015
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL $2,500, WAS ADVISED WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR THE FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT. MECHANIC ADVISES LIFE OF VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS. WE WOULD HAVE NEVER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HAD WE KNOWN. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN TOYOTA PROBLEM.
Nov 03, 2015
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 30 MILES PER HOUR, IN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A NOISE AND NOTED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A FIVE INCH CRACK, STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM CENTER GOING UP. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CRACK MOVED SIGNIFICANTLY, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD MOVING TO COVER THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS NO PRIOR DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD, THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF ROAD. THE CRACK SEEMS TO HAVE DEVELOPED DUE TO PRESSURE STRESS- A DEFECT FROM MANUFACTURING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER REPORTS FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE WITH SIMILAR REPORTS, OFTEN TIMES, EVEN AFTER HAVING THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND MANUFACTURING ERROR.
Mar 06, 2015
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER WITH 95K MILES ON IT. ALL WAS FINE FOR ABOUT A MONTH UNTIL I STARTED EXPERIENCING UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATING AND RPM SURGING WHEN DRIVING BELOW 30 MPH AND REGULARLY WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IT'S NOT A HUGE REV, BUT RATHER THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY RISE FROM NORMAL IDLE RPM TO ABOUT 1300 RPM, THEN BACK DOWN AGAIN. I CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION GRABBING AND I HAVE TO KEEP THE BRAKE DEPRESSED TO KEEP FROM TAKING OFF. THE SURGE GENERALLY LASTS FOR LESS THAN 10 SECONDS AND THEN GOES AWAY FOR A SHORT TIME. I CAN GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM (AT A STOP, IN GEAR) ALMOST ANYTIME. IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION AND HAPPEN TO LIFT YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL LURCH FORWARD START TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS. I FEAR THAT THIS WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SOMEDAY, AND SOMEONE COULD GET HURT OR KILLED. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SAYS THAT HE CAN'T QUITE FIGURE IT OUT. *TR
May 01, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE JUST STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I COULDN'T START IT BACK UP. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGN WHATSOEVER AND I DIDN'T THINK IT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL BECAUSE IT STILL READ THAT I HAD A LITTLE UNDER 1/4 OF GAS. UPON PUTTING FUEL, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY FUEL FLOAT OR SENSOR AND IS FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM BASED ON THE THREAD FROM WWW.FJCRUISERFORUMS.COM. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD PUT OUT A TSB ON THIS OR DO A RECALL ON THIS SPECIFIC PART. IT'S A VERY HIGH SAFETY CONCERN WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN YOUR VEHICLE DIES. THIS CAN DEFINITELY CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT HAD THIS HAPPENED AT A BUSIER ROAD. *TR
Jan 23, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN TRYING TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE I COULD NOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. IT WAS FROZEN. THE ABS, ALL THE TRAC ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS STAYED ON. I HAD TO BYPASS THE GEAR SHIFT TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. I WENT ON LINE TO LOOK UP POSSIBLE CAUSES AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT SOME OF THE AUTO PARTS COMPANIES LIKE AUTO ZONE ETC. AND HAVE THEM HOOK UP THEIR COMPUTER TESTER TO TROUBLESHOOT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE IT BY YET. *TR
Sep 12, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT REST CAME LOOSE AND WENT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS ABLE TO CLEAR THE PEDAL BEFORE BRAKING. I THINK THIS COULD BE A WIDE-SPREAD ISSUE AFTER LOOKING AT SEVERAL INTERNET POSTS. *TR
Jul 01, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING AND GAUGES BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND GAUGES WOULD NOT PROVIDE A READING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY, WIRING HARNESS, ALTERNATOR AND THE FUSE BOX WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jan 23, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT STOPPED AFTER A WHILE. TWO WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE SHUDDERED WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP AT A VERY LOW SPEED. ALL THE DASH EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOR BRAKES, ABS, VSC, LIT UP AND BRAKING ABILITY CEASED. USED EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE TO STOP. PARKED VEHICLE AND HAD TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALER PER INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNERS MANUAL. COMPUTER ANALYSIS INDICATED FAILED MASTER CYLINDER. 2007 FJ CRUISER W/55,000 MILES. $2258 COST OF NEW MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY + $495 LABOR + $101 TOWING + $10 MISC + $218 TAX = $3082.19 TOTAL COST FOR PART REPLACEMENT. HAVE OLD PART IN POSSESSION. *TR
Jun 24, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SUMMARY: THE PRIMARY SAFETY SYSTEM (BRAKES) IN MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER FAILED TWICE. THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP UTILIZING TOYOTA NATIONAL RESOURCES WERE UNABLE TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION WAS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CHARGE IT TO ME. THE LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF PARTS NATIONALLY (BACKORDER) RESULTED IN A COMPLETELY UNREASONABLE REPAIR TIMEFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR 49 DAYS AND COST $2503.99 TO REPAIR. OCTOBER 1, 2010 DRIVING IN TRAFFIC DEPRESS BRAKE. THE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO FLOOR BOARD. NO INDICATION OF PROBLEMS VIA INTERIOR WARNING LIGHTS. OCTOBER 6, 2010 PROBLEM DETERMINED TO BE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. PART ORDERED (47025-35111 CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY) THROUGH INTERNET SITE OF LAKELAND TOYOTA IN FLORIDA. THE COST OF THE PART IS $981.37 AND THE PART IS ON BACKORDER. ESTIMATED DELIVER IS 10/26/10. OCTOBER 26, 2010 PART ARRIVES AND IS INSTALLED. MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ARE INDICATED ON INTERIOR DISPLAY. NOVEMBER 1, 2010 TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DETERMINES THE NEW MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES COMPUTER IS DEFECTIVE. NOVEMBER 4, 2010 TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPLACES NEW MASTER CYLINDER COMPUTER WITH MY OLD COMPUTER. THE RESULT IS THE WARNING LIGHTS TURNING OFF AND INDICATES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED. THE MECHANIC TAKE THE VEHICLE ON A TEST DRIVE ACTIVATES THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WHICH RESULTS IN AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE SERVICE MANAGER REFUSES TO RETURN THE VEHICLE CLAIMING IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NO WARNING LIGHTS ARE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE. NOVEMBER 10, 2010 TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WITHIN THE NEW MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES IS FAULTY. BRAKE SOLENOID COMPONENTS ARE ALSO DETERMINED TO BE FAULTY AND A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TOYOTA RECOMMENDS THAT COMPLETE BRAKE ASSEMBLY (47050-35072 $1823.87) BE REPLACED. THIS IS VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS ASSEMBLY IS ON BACKORDER AS WELL. NOVEMBER 18, 2010 VEHICLE REPAIRED AND RETURNED. *TR
Dec 13, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THIS IS A TOYOTA ECM COMPUTER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. I WAS WAITING IN MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER AT A TRAFFIC STOP FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE FROM RED TO GREEN. AT THIS TIME, I FELT A HARD "BUMP" AS IF ANOTHER CAR HAD REAR-ENDED MY FJ. THERE WAS THIS REAL HARD "THUMP." THE FJ HAD SHIFTED GEARS ON ITS OWN WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. EITHER THE TRANSFER CASE DIFFERENTIAL AND/OR THE ELECTRICAL REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED UP. BOTH MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AT THE TIME. THERE IS NO DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT. THE FJ GOT A STRONG GRIP ON THE ROAD AND IT LURCHED FORWARD. THERE WAS A LOT OF EXTRA POWER AND A LOT MORE TRACTION THAN IN THE NORMAL "D" MODE FOR DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT. INSTINCTIVELY, I PRESSED DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO KEEP THE FJ FROM MOVING INTO THE INTERSECTION. TWO SECONDS LATER, THERE WAS ANOTHER "THUMP" AND THE FJ SHIFTED BACK INTO THE NORMAL ROAD GEAR "D." I BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT THE ECM COMPUTER SENT A MALFUNCTIONING SIGNAL AND LOCKED UP ONE OR BOTH OF THE DIFFERENTIALS. THIS HAPPENED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON DRY PAVEMENT AND STOP WHEN THERE WAS NO DRIVER COMMAND TO SHIFT GEARS. THE SENSATION I FELT IS SIMILAR TO USING MY FJ FOR OFF-ROAD DRIVING AND SHIFTING INTO 4WD "LOW," BUT THIS WAS MUCH MORE SEVERE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE ECM COMPUTER MIGHT MALFUNCTION HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70 MPH. IT COULD SEND A SIMILAR COMMAND TO LOCK UP EITHER THE TRANSFER CASE DIFFERENTIAL OR ELECTRIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FJ BECOMES A 5,000 LB. FLYING MISSILE, BASICALLY OUT OF CONTROL. I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STEER THE FJ OR TO NAVIGATE TURNS PROPERLY. IT WOULD BECOME A DANGER NOT ONLY TO MYSELF, BUT TO ALL OTHER CARS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. SOMETHING IS DANGEROUSLY WRONG WITH TOYOTA'S ECM COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE FJ CRUISER. *TR
Oct 11, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. I HAVE THIS SUV SINCE SEP., 2007. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THIS SUV IS THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH DOESN'T WORK RIGHT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, IF THERE IS A METAL MANHOLE COVER OR A POT HOLE WHEN I APPLY BRAKE, THE ABS ACTIVATES AND STAYS ACTIVE (NO BRAKE AT ALL) LONG AFTER I HAVE CROSSED THE HOLE CAUSING THE SUV TO ROLL MUCH FURTHER THAN I WOULD HAVE WITHOUT ABS. I LOST BRAKE COMPLETELY DURING THIS PROCESS, AND I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME ON THAT DAY. I HAD TO RELEASE AND RE-APPLY BRAKE TO GET THE BRAKE WORK AGAIN. BUT THIS ISN'T THE WAY HOW ABS WORKS. THERE ARE MANY OTHER FJ OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 10, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I LEASE A TOYOTA 2007 FJ CRUISER WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE WAS TO STEERING COLUMN AREA. 911 WAS CALLED /POLICE AND FIRE RESPONDED. THE FIRE WAS VISIBLE FROM THE BLINKER ARM HOLE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY MYSELF. TOYOTA TIL THIS DAY HAS NOT TOLD ME THE CAUSE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP SINCE. I DON'T WANT THE CAR. TOYOTA HAS BEEN CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. YET NO ONE GIVES ME AN ANSWER. I DON'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANY TOYOTA OWNER. A GUY NAMED TROY OFFERED ME A $1000.00 DOLLARS TO BE ON MY MERRY WAY. I DON'T WANT IT. ESPECIALLY AFTER THEIR COVERUP. *TR
Jun 09, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE THROTTLE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IS A JOKE AT BEST AND DANGEROUS AT WORST. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RPM WILL NOT GO BELOW 12-1800RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UNLESS THE SPEED IS SOMEWHERE BELOW 5MPH. THIS CAN BE VERY ANNOYING AT TIMES AND DANGEROUS AT OTHERS. DRIVING ON ICE, TOWING A TRAILER, DRIVING IN HILLY TERRAIN. THERE IS NO ENGINE BRAKING AVAILABLE AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 5MPH. WHEN THE SOFTWARE DOES FINALLY CLOSE THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY IT DOES SO ABRUPTLY CAUSING A JERKY CONDITION THAT CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL ON ICE. AT 20MPH, FOR INSTANCE DRIVING IN A SCHOOL ZONE, THE THROTTLE CANNOT BE SET TO MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED. THE VEHICLE ALTERNATES BETWEEN ACCELERATING AND ALMOST COMPLETE THROTTLE SHUT OFF. THERE IS NO IN BETWEEN. I HAVE SEEN THIS SAME BEHAVIOR WHEN DRIVING OFF ROAD IN STEEP TERRAIN. NOT ONLY IS IT ANNOYING BUT IT IS DANGEROUS. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO TOYOTA TWICE AND THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS MODEL AND THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THE OTHER THING THAT IT DOES IS HOLD THE LAST RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. NOT SO MUCH DANGEROUS AS ANNOYING AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR ON DRIVELINE COMPONENTS AND IS ALSO EXTREMELY WASTEFUL OF FUEL. *TR
Apr 28, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE IN 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE ABS, VSC, AND VSC TRAC AND SKIDDING LIGHT CAME ON ON OR ABOUT MARCH 22, 2010. TOYOTA DEALER HAD TROUBLE FINDING "PROBLEM" ALBEIT THEY SAID THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES OR ALMOST NO BRAKES. THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND IN AN UNRELATED ISSUE REPLACE ILDLER PULLEYS. PICKED UP VEHICLE THAT WAS ALLEGED REPAIRED AND DRIVEN BY TECHNICIANS TO VERIFY IT WAS REPAIRED AND BRAKES WORKED. WITHIN ABOUT 20 MILES OF DRIVING, BRAKES BECAME VERY SOFT AND CAR WAS HARD TO STOP IN A REASONABLE DISTANCE WITHOUT VEERING. CALLED DEALERSHIP FROM VEHICLE ON MARCH 27, 2010 AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN MONDAY, BUT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE UNITL MONDAY. I WAS TOLD JAMMING ON THE BRAKES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SKID UNCONTROLABLE AND THAT THE ABS SYSTEM AND VSC WOULD NOT CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE. I DROVE THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES ON A TRIP TO SEE MY MOTHER AND FATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP IN A RELIABLE AND SAFE MANNER.
Mar 29, 2010
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA CRUISER TRD - TIE ROD BROKE. I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE. ONE TIRE WAS POINTED ONE WAY AND ONE THE OTHER. THERE WEREN'T ANY EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. SHORTLY BEFORE THE TIE ROD BROKE, STEERING FELT AS IF I WAS ON ICE FOR A FEW SHORT MOMENTS. FORTUNATELY, I WASN'T DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE. VEHICLE WAS UNDRIVEABLE AND TOWED TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN EDMONDS, WA. THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED BY TOYOTA. DEALERSHIP HAD NO INFORMATION AS TO HOW IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. NO REASON WAS GIVEN. CAR WAS 2 WEEKS OUT OF WARRANTY AND DEALERSHIP WASN'T GOING TO COVER THIS SAFETY ISSUE. AFTER APPLYING SOME PRESSURE, THEY DID HANDLE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE TOYOTA FJ CRUISER DEVELOPS BULGES IN THE ENGINE BAY OVER TIME WITH NORMAL DRIVING. THESE ARE IN THE CRUMPLE ZONES AND EVENTUALLY RIP. TOYOTA FAILS TO FIX THIS TO SPITE HAVING HUNDREDS OF DOCUMENTED CASES. MINE IS ONE OF THEM. HTTP://WWW.FJCRUISERFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/TOYOTA-FJ-CRUISER-POLLS/37556-DO-YOU-HAVE-INNER-FENDER-BULGES-CRACKING.HTML. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE: 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, 4WD AUTOMATIC. 1. EVENTS: ABS SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED BY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE (POTHOLE, STEP DOWN, BUMPY ROAD) CAUSING A SINGLE WHEEL TO MOMENTARILY LOSE TRACTION DURING BRAKING. 2. THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES (BRAKE PEDAL CANNOT BE FURTHER DEPRESSED, PULSATING / CLICKING NOISE HEARD) TO STABILIZE THE ERRANT WHEEL, BUT DOES NOT PROCEED WITH STOPPING THE VEHICLE AFTERWARDS, NO MATTER HOW HARD THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ONLY WORKAROUND IS FOR THE DRIVER TO KNOW TO RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RE-APPLY IT. 3. TOYOTA INSISTS THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE ABS SYSTEM DESIGN AND THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM APART FROM APPLYING THE WORKAROUND. I BELIEVE OTHERWISE SINCE I HAVE CONTACTED ONE OTHER FJ CRUISER OWNER WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND HAD HIS MASTER CYLINDER / ACTUATOR REPLACED BY TOYOTA UNDER WARRANTY, AND THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH AT AN EXPENSE OF ABOUT $2,000 TO THE DEALERSHIP. I FAXED A DESCRIPTION OF THIS COMPLAINT TO RIGHT TOYOTA IN SCOTTSDALE ON JUNE 11, 2009, VISITED THE DEALERSHIP AS MY ODOMETER ROLLED OVER TO 36,000 MILES AN HOUR AFTER SENDING THE FAX, AND REGISTERED A CASE NUMBER WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER ON JUNE 12, 2009 DESCRIBING THE ISSUE AND HOW THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS ON JUNE 6, 2009, WHERE I WAS BRAKING FOR A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A 3 INCH STEP DOWN IN THE PAVEMENT, AND SUDDENLY I HAD NO BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED ME TO ROLL 20 FEET BEYOND MY INTENDED STOPPING POINT, INTO THE INTERSECTION. LUCKILY THERE WAS NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME. RELEASING AND RE-APPLYING THE BRAKE FINALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT UNTIL IT WAS POTENTIALLY TOO LATE. *TR
Jun 12, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
REPORTED PROBLEM WITH BACKUP SONAR SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS IGNORED BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT MAKE THE VEHICLE FAIL (THE REAR END NEED TO BE IN THE SUNLIGHT OR ON A REALLY HOT DAY TO FAIL). FINALLY THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT IN IT WAS FAILING ALMOST ALL THE TIME SO AFTER FIGHTING WITH THEM FOR MONTHS IT WAS FIXED. FAIL MILEAGE WAS APPROX. 20,000, CURRENTLY HAS 32,200. *TR
Nov 01, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS MOVING CONSTANTLY. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE BACK SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,800.
Sep 26, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ENGINE ACCELERATES TO 1500 RPM WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE THROTTLE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS (UNDER 1500 RPM). THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) TO SPEED UP INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE OF THE "ENGINE BRAKING" THAT ONE WOULD EXPECT. I FEEL THIS PRESENTS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND / OR ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. *JB
Feb 08, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING A FREEWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND DISABLED THE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. I VERIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 1/4 TANK OF GASOLINE AND ALL OF THE FUSES CHECKED OUT OK. CALLED TOYOTA ROADSIDE SERVICE AND THEY DISPATCHED A TOW TRUCK AND DROPPED OF VEHICLE AT THE NEAREST DEALER. *NM
Oct 27, 2006
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The 2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser currently has 591 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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