https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:51:54 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2175909 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out throughout. My truck only has 158K miles on it and I expected this to last at leas https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2175910 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out throughout. My truck only has 158K miles on it and I expected this to last at leas https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2175911 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out throughout. My truck only has 158K miles on it and I expected this to last at leas https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2154814 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have 47k miles on my car. I took it in for an oil change (Fox Toyota, Rochester Hills, MI) and was told that it was dangerous to drive. I needed a new rear axle and much more. No details were provided. I could not open the email link they sent to my phone. I left the car at the service dept. 10/21/25 -prior to this visit I brought my car in to Fox for an oil change august 2024 and was told I wou https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2151740 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld Failure: Recall concern. My car was built 7/25/2014. Recalls were initiated for FJ’s within the following date ranges 8/7/2013 - 8/20/2013 for this issue. My FJ has the same issue confirmed by three Toyota Dealership Service Departments. Revisiting the Recall Status is needed. Thank you for your attention. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2150728 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear fuel tank mounting strap rusted in half. After filling vehicle with fuel and driving 10 miles home, I noticed the skid plate hanging down that covers the fuel tank. The plastic skid plate started to crack from the weight of the tank. The design of the skid plate to the tank allows moisture and contaminants to reside between the two, rotting the straps. Thankfully I noticed this as if I ha https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2150371 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer made aware of the failure and advised them contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2146197 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rust damage to frame https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2143214 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mice or rats consume the soy-based wires. They consumed one of the fuel injection wires on my 2014 FJ. The Toyota dealership charged me $896 for the new connector that was located under the intake manifold. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2133238 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2129742 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the vehicle to work and was unable to stop. I had to use the emergency brake system. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2129743 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the vehicle to work and was unable to stop. I had to use the emergency brake system. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2129744 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the vehicle to work and was unable to stop. I had to use the emergency brake system. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2111202 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Silver paint is peeling off the hood, bumper, doors, ect https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2106647 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2106648 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2099961 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 ne https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2074049 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I had a car accident on Feb 10, 2025 and my air bag did not deploy https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2069447 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 failu https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2064724 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 inc https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2031495 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased steering wheel rotation before the vehicle started to maneuver in either direction. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. T https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2023173 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT No proper rust protection causing corrosion and irreparable transmission damage. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2023174 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT No proper rust protection causing corrosion and irreparable transmission damage. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2022018 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT -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 chang https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2013304 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Upon having the vehicle inspected by a State Inspector, the contact was informed that there was significant corrosion on the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the corrosion failure was a result of normal wear and tear. The contact was referred to an independent mechanic who specialized in vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2007993 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-2002931 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Premature frame rust https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-1990187 Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Frame rust through. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-1981855 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-fj-cruiser#complaint-1981856 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.