Toyota FJ Cruiser Complaints (2007)

593 consumer complaints on file.

#11429376August 17, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rusted frame. The factory trailer hitch failed because of frame rot and dropped a travel trailer to the ground while towing. Luckily it did not cause an accident and I was able to get another vehicle to tow the travel trailer. I am part of a Facebook group for FJ Cruiser rusted frame owners. This is a common problem on FJ Cruisers and should have been a recall as Toyota did for similar vehicles of the same years that had the same rusted frame issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429356August 16, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The frame on my 2007 FJ cruiser is rusting very badly. There are large holes in my frame and I have had one of my rear sway bars rust all the way off. I feel like at any moment my car could just fall apart and cause me to wreck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429363August 16, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Excessive corrosion on frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428497August 10, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425621July 20, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The back portion of the frame is completely rusted out, has a rot hole, and cracked. It is the same problem that has been happening to similar year model Tacomas, Sequoias, and Tundras. The FJ cruiser now needs to be included in this recall for rusty frame issues. I'm not even in a rust belt state. I'm in Florida. A rear end accident could cause the whole vehicle to collapse and make kill passengers in the back seats. Tons of other complaints filed here. There's a facebook group "FJ Cruiser Rusted Frame Owners Unite". Vehicle has been inspected by insurance for repairs, may just get totaled out as of this writing. No warning symbols or lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425428July 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame rust and fuel tank strap rust
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425444July 19, 2021
POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423556July 6, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421889June 22, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame structural rust/ fuel tank strap rust On going problem with this one and many others
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420422June 10, 2021
SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420434June 10, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to replace the gas tank trunk strap. The mechanic informed him that the undercarriage of the vehicle was extremely corroded and that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The local dealer was contacted about the failure and he was informed over the phone that the entire sub-frame of the vehicle needed to be replaced out of pocket. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,875.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420247June 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420330June 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
RUST! Frame rust!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420098June 8, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear cross member rusted completely through to the point of almost ripping off during towing. The remainder of the frame has excessive rust/corrosion that is not present on other vehicles of the same year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419802June 6, 2021
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419130May 31, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Extreme frame rust
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418611May 26, 2021
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the rear sub-frame was extremely corroded. The contact also stated the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the sub-frame to be replaced. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure with the ABS warning light illumination. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418499May 25, 2021
SUSPENSION
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417429May 17, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11415712May 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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