Toyota FJ Cruiser Complaints (2007)

593 consumer complaints on file.

#11464647May 14, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
While working on car notice extreme rust and broken frame welds
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462160April 25, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Heavy rust continues to occur and rot frame from seemingly within the frame. Terrible build quality. I have spent thousands keeping this car alive. Plenty of 07-era cars on the road with not this much rust and I clean my CAR!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461415April 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The SUV frame rails are prematurely rusted completely through from within the frame rails at a minimum of four know locations while other areas of the frame still appears solid (a further deeper inspection will be performed and repairs will be made after documenting the rust failures). We were at risk of the frame rail failing completely under load due to the size/length of rusted our areas which measure up to 12-inches or so, which would lead to loss of control of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle is home in my driveway for repairs of the clutch system (after failure on the roadway at 65mph) when rusted areas were observed April 2022. The dealer performed a recall for an unrelated part on the vehicle in April 2020 along with performing an oil change, however the dealer did not report an issue to me at that time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459977April 7, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Structural frame rust. I have already had to have plates welded in to support stab links. Also a gas tank strap had to be replaced because it had rusted through.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460032April 7, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excessive frame rust eventually leading to catastrophic failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459912April 6, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Major frame issues due to poor quality steel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459341April 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445723December 31, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame Rust, I just spent about $6000 for upper engine repair only to find out that the shop has now reported that the frame on the 2007 FJ Cruiser is not safe to drive any longer. Frame is rusted through multiple locations on the frame from side to rear - Frame is so bad that if I hit a bump just right It could cause an accident. I washed vehicle weekly to prevent rusting, it did not help. I am not reporting engine repair I am reporting the Frames rusted through issue and now I have no money to buy a vehicle and no vehicle to drive. Toyota has recalled other vehicles with this known issue but not the FJ Cruiser why, They even lost the law suite for frame rust Issues, They should be accountable for these vehicles as well. I was quoted approx. $2000 more to fix the frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444119December 17, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443407December 10, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame ha rusted to the point of failure after only 14 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440091November 10, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle has 125,000 miles. it runs and drives and its like new inside and out. The problem is ,the whole bottom side and frame is rusted out like if it was a 50 year old car. Tacoma have a recall for this Nd fj cruisers have the same frame as tacoma.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438974November 1, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Per mechanic who put a new muffler on said the frame is so rusted it wouldn’t pass inspection!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437607October 21, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Took the vehicle in for maintenance at a service center. The mechanic expressed his concern with the amount of rust on the frame on the passenger side and told me that it will soon be a safety concern. He showed me by pulling chunks off of frame with his fingers. The vehicle now sits in the garage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435597October 5, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435053September 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Structural Frame Rust making vehicle unsafe to drive. Gas tank straps rusted completely through as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434750September 28, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Undercarriage of vehicle was not properly rust coated by manufacturer. Undercarriage is so rusted that my mechanic advised it may need a new frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432435September 10, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430810August 27, 2021
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430422August 25, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, WHEELS
Loss of brakes while driving. Brakes locking up. Complete frame rust
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429800August 19, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame is failing and fully corroded/compromised. Combination of very poor steel Toyota used in manufacturing (during these model years) combined with Toyota’s placement of air conditioning condensation drain above frame on passenger side has resulted in a corroded and corrupted frame with dangerous and deadly loss of structural integrity.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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