10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,610 miles

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Owner Comments (Page 2 of 10)

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problem #176

Sep 052020

FJ Cruiser

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rusted frame. The factory trailer hitch failed because of frame rot and dropped a travel trailer to the ground while towing. Luckily it did not cause an accident and I was able to get another vehicle to tow the travel trailer. I am part of a Facebook group for FJ Cruiser rusted frame owners. This is a common problem on FJ Cruisers and should have been a recall as Toyota did for similar vehicles of the same years that had the same rusted frame issues.

- Fairport Harbor, OH, USA

problem #175

Oct 052017

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Excessive corrosion on frame.

- Saint Johns, FL, USA

problem #174

Feb 152021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
The frame on my 2007 FJ cruiser is rusting very badly. There are large holes in my frame and I have had one of my rear sway bars rust all the way off. I feel like at any moment my car could just fall apart and cause me to wreck.

- Ringgold, GA, USA

problem #173

Jul 172021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The back portion of the frame is completely rusted out, has a rot hole, and cracked. It is the same problem that has been happening to similar year model Tacomas, Sequoias, and Tundras. The FJ cruiser now needs to be included in this recall for rusty frame issues. I'm not even in a rust belt state. I'm in Florida. A rear end accident could cause the whole vehicle to collapse and make kill passengers in the back seats. Tons of other complaints filed here. There's a facebook group "FJ Cruiser Rusted Frame Owners Unite". Vehicle has been inspected by insurance for repairs, may just get totaled out as of this writing. No warning symbols or lights.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #172

Jul 192021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
recently purchased used from dealership. Excessive rust on lower frame and other components (transmission and power steering lines) as well as suspension. This is not a flood vehicle. Initially took it to Toyota for repairs of the lines and trans. The quote was too high, so I took it to local shops for repair. The local shops were surprised by the amount of rust. Trans was fixed but the shops refused to fix other components that attached to the frame because they fear they will cause more damage. Visited several FJ Cruiser forums and frame rust issues are incredibly common with the FJ, to the point where there are class action lawsuits. Toyota needs to step up and fix this issue for FJ owners!

- Jackson, GA, USA

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problem #171

Jul 192019

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Frame rust and fuel tank strap rust

- Mansfield, CT, USA

problem #170

Jul 062021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Excessive rust on frame components from inside frame rails. Failure of suspension mounting points at the rear axel. Failure of the rear cross member and hitch due all due to excess rust.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #169

Jun 222021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Frame structural rust/ fuel tank strap rust On going problem with this one and many others

- Greenville , PA, USA

problem #168

Jun 092021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
RUST! Frame rust!

- Weaverville, NC, USA

problem #167

Jan 012021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Our 2007n Toyota FJ only has 135, 000 miles on it and runs well. We love the vehicle and have a severely rusted out frame. the truck has been adequately maintained but is now unsafe to drive. There are several large areas of rusted frame that are gone, motor mounts have fallen off the frame, the rear axle is barely hanging on because the rear frame is brittle. on the passenger side almost 3 feet of frame is gone from the underside of the vehicle. There is very little metal left to weld to making repairs not possible. Toyota Corperate refuses to assist us and we are stuck with a vehicle that is near total failure.

- Island Heights, NJ, USA

problem #166

May 152021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear cross member rusted completely through to the point of almost ripping off during towing. The remainder of the frame has excessive rust/corrosion that is not present on other vehicles of the same year.

- Chillicothe, OH, USA

problem #165

May 232021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Due to rust on my 2007 FJ Cruiser, I've had many unexpected expenses. I first was losing brake pressure and my brake lines had to be replaced after breaking when in a mechanic's shop. I've also replaced all four calipers, all the rusted pulleys on the engine, lower control arms that were so rusted that they had to be cut out, and hub assemblies for both front wheels. The hub assembly lead to a failed vehicle inspection for safety concerns. The exhaust pipe literally broke apart near the rear frame crossmember and was sitting on it, so had to be replaced. The exhaust manifold rusted apart and separated from the engine block, leading to dangerous fumes in the engine bay and horrible gas mileage. The O2 sensors were rusted in place and giving poor readings and had to be replaced. Turning the steering wheel became difficult and that was due to being extremely rusty, so it had to be replaced. Shifter cable and PRNDL switch had to be replaced due to not shifting into drive or lower gears. The front differential drain plug was so rusted that the dealership would not attempt to remove it. Now there are holes rusted through the body mount brackets, as well as the passenger side floor. The cargo area's floor where the charcoal EVAP canister connects to the vehicle has completely rusted through, and one of the subframe brackets rusted so badly that it was taken off by hand. Both subframe brackets need to be replaced. The rear control arm mounts are very thin due to extreme rust. My mechanic is now replacing coolant lines because they have rusted through and started to leak, and gas tank straps which were on the verge of failing.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #164

May 312021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Extreme frame rust

- Empire , MI, USA

problem #163

Jan 012021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Fuel tank strap rusted through, almost lost my fuel tank. I have since replaced it at the dealership. The frame is has also developed rust issues.

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #162

Mar 192021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Frame has severe structural rot at the lower control arm mount and left and right upper control arm mounts at the frame. And additional frame rust is the rear axle housing has rusted to the point of weeping oil. This is what I was told when I had it looked at. This fj is no longer able to be driven at this point. It was not in an accident, the frame is just rusting at an alarming rate compared to other Toyota I have owned.

- West Dennis, MA, USA

problem #161

Apr 222021

FJ Cruiser

  • 124,000 miles
Frame is rotting away and structural support is no longer there.

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #160

Apr 172021

FJ Cruiser

  • 168,000 miles
Severe frame rust! I poked my finger through the passenger side frame this morning. Most all screws, mounting brackets etc are all rusted. Other components like the rear diff, oil pan etc are all covered in rust

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #159

Mar 112011

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Since I purchased the vehicle brand new in 2006 it has been rusting and an alarming rate. Even my mechanic says he's never seen a new car rust that quickly. The frame is covered I rust, I tried to stop it but it didn't work.

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #158

Feb 032021

FJ Cruiser

  • 109,000 miles
2007 Toyota Fj cruiser has the same rot problems as the Tacoma and sequoia...there are reports all over the usa and Toyota has still not issued a recall on rotting frames.I can't even have my vehicle towed it is so decomposed. I am fortunate not to have been killed. I contacted Toyota and they want me to call them? how about keeping this information in writing maybe for a future lawsuit.

- Watertown, CT, USA

problem #157

Jan 292021

FJ Cruiser

  • 104,600 miles
My 07 fj has only 104K miles on it. My mechanic told me it is not safe to drive do to the under body rusting and falling apart. I have spend a lot of time and money up keeping my fj. I now will have to get the complete rear axel and other components replaced before I can drive it again. Something needs to be done to fix these issues. It's complete negligence that this takes place to so many of these vehicles. I'm just thankful I got it to my mechanic before something happened to the fj with my 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 year old inside. Please make this right.

- Oak Ridge, NJ, USA

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