2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Structure Problems
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “inner fender” (17% of reports).
- 238structure complaints
- 66,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Inner fender: mentioned in 40 of 238 complaints (17%)
- Frame rust: mentioned in 24 of 238 complaints (10%)
- Engine bay: mentioned in 19 of 238 complaints (8%)
- Tank straps: mentioned in 18 of 238 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 170 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 238 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Toyota FJ Cruiser structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 FJ Cruiser | 10 | 33% | 77,500 |
| 2013 FJ Cruiser | 10 | 43% | 61,000 |
| 2012 FJ Cruiser | 12 | 29% | 12,000 |
| 2011 FJ Cruiser | 5 | 22% | 28,750 |
| 2010 FJ Cruiser | 13 | 20% | 52,000 |
| 2009 FJ Cruiser | 2 | 29% | 95,219 |
| 2008 FJ Cruiser | 42 | 34% | 34,000 |
| 2007 FJ Cruiser | 238 | 40% | 66,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Took FJ in for an inspection and was informed the frame was rusted to the point it could not pass inspection.
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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Toyota FJ Cruisers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 238 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser (40% of the 593 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The most frequent phrase is “inner fender”, in 40 of 238 complaints, followed by “frame rust” (24).
Other 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
- Suspension problems (78)
- Visibility problems (77)
- Power Train problems (51)
See all 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems or structure problems across all FJ Cruiser years.