2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 125,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rust” (15% of reports).
- 78suspension complaints
- 125,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 17%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.
- Frame rust: mentioned in 12 of 78 complaints (15%)
- Tank straps: mentioned in 11 of 78 complaints (14%)
- Suspension components: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Toyota FJ Cruiser suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 FJ Cruiser | 3 | 10% | 35,000 |
| 2013 FJ Cruiser | 6 | 26% | 700 |
| 2012 FJ Cruiser | 5 | 12% | 9,750 |
| 2011 FJ Cruiser | 6 | 26% | 15,125 |
| 2010 FJ Cruiser | 7 | 11% | 91,366 |
| 2009 FJ Cruiser | 2 | 29% | 95,219 |
| 2008 FJ Cruiser | 14 | 11% | 73,000 |
| 2007 FJ Cruiser | 78 | 13% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
Frame is rusted to the point of failure
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Toyota FJ Cruisers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser (13% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 125,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rust”, in 12 of 78 complaints, followed by “tank straps” (11).
Other 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
- Structure problems (238)
- Visibility problems (77)
- Power Train problems (51)
See all 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems or suspension problems across all FJ Cruiser years.