Toyota FJ Cruiser Structure Problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Toyota FJ Cruiser across 8 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (238). The words owners use most often: “inner fender” (15% of reports).
- 332structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%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 50 of 332 complaints (15%)
- Frame rust: mentioned in 34 of 332 complaints (10%)
- Tank straps: mentioned in 25 of 332 complaints (8%)
- Engine bay: mentioned in 23 of 332 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 229 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 332 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 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 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.
The vehicle within less than 15 years had structural creams rust that had compromised the safety of my vehicle and it is rotting out with holes, the fuel tank is rusted and lose, and may fall, repairs are expensive and it is my only car. Theyâre all also rust holes right through the body and…
My frame is corroding at a rapid rate and needs to be addressed by Toyota! I truly believe that this was cheap way of selling cars without the proper undercoating affecting these trucks later on most Toyota trucks had the frames replaced buy the dealers with the same problems that these fj cruisers…
Took FJ in for an inspection and was informed the frame was rusted to the point it could not pass inspection.
Please consider opening or expanding an investigation into frame, underbody, brake-line, and suspension-mount corrosion affecting Toyota FJ Cruisers. I own a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD. A professional inspection found multiple fluid leaks, heavy rust, rusted exhaust, leaking rear shocks, and brake…
Chassis frame rotted
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota FJ Cruisers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 332 owner complaints about structure for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota FJ Cruiser structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The most frequent phrase is “inner fender”, in 50 of 332 complaints, followed by “frame rust” (34).
Other Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
- Suspension problems (121)
See all Toyota FJ Cruiser problems.