The entire frame is badly rusted to the point of being unsafe. The car has been regularly washed and well maintained. All other components are in great working order, but the car now need extensive frame repairs to remain road worthy. In addition, the straps holding the fuel tank in place rusted through and nearly caused the tank to fall out of the car.

- Marblehead, MA, USA

Have owned the vehicle for over 4 years and rust on frame has gotten progressively worst. Vehicle has become unsafe to drive due to rear suspension likely to collapse due to holes in frame. Dangerous to drive and if vehicle where to be in an accident the whole structure could collapse. Very unhappy with Toyota experience.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

2007 Toyota Fj cruiser frame rotting from inside and out. Rear upper control arm mounts rusting looking like its about to break off. Unsafe to drive. 13 year old frame should not be anywhere near this condition.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

I purchased this vehicle used and after further inspection beyond removing the layer of undercoating that the previous owner had applied I noticed that the rear mounts to the body of the vehicle have rusted and broken completely off. Front and rear body mounts are rusted with holes through most of the brackets. Numerous spots in the frame itself have rusted through and some spots have required patching already. The trailing arms are also rusted through as well as the skid plate and where it connects to the frame and the radiator support is rusted as well. The vehicle is not currently inspectable due to the frame being in the condition that it is in.

- Standish, ME, USA

The rust on the frame is mind blowing. Rust holes in frame and gas tank straps, and suspension parts. This is dangers and someone can be injured or dead.

- Temple, PA, USA

I purchased this 2007 Toyota Fj cruiser from ebay from a fellow in New Jersey. I was not told of any frame rust problems with this particular vehicle or of the possibility of there being a common problem of this nature with others. Upon receipt, I had the vehicle thoroughly inspected and gone over by a automotive repair shop owned and managed by a prior general manager of the maintenance and repair shop of the primary local Toyota dealership. He is the one that brought the condition of my frame and associated parts and fuel tank straps and brackets to my attention. His opinion was that my safety could be compromised if nothing was done and apprised me of the potential costs.

- Pascagoula,, MS, USA

Frame rusted, rear cross-member rusted, gas tank straps rusted, suspension rusted/compromised

- Trenton, NJ, USA

Structural frame rust over the entire frame and fuel tank straps.

- Jackson, MO, USA

Structural frame rust. The frame is very rusty and thin with lots of holes in it. I fear for my safety and the safety of my passengers. The rear cross member is extremely rusted and would not hold in a rear end collision. In this particular incident the driver's side rear lower control arm broke free while driving at 55mph and sent the truck out of control in to the next lane.luckily no one was injured and slowing down kept it under control. This was on a small highway while slightly turning left.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

Fuel tank strap rust. I noticed my fuel tank hanging low one day. Turns out a fuel tank strap had rusted in two. I had someone weld the strap back together to hold my fuel tank in place. Vehicle was stationary when noticed. In the attached picture you can see the weld repair that is now holding the fuel tank in place.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

My fram is completely rusted out I have never had a car with this problem

- Springfield, MA, USA

My frame has an excessive amount of rust and I am concerned that it is going to begin deteriorating.

- Rockville, MD, USA

The frame of my 2007 Toyota Fj cruiser is rusting uncontrollably. It was "descaled" and sprayed with protecting fluid. The descaling revealed significant frame rust. My passenger rear shock mount has rusted completely and the shock has become free from the frame. I have yet to get an accurate estimate of the damage but will soon

- Stafford Springs, CT, USA

Frame has a lot of rust. The straps to hold the gas tank broke due to rusting. Rear bumper frame has also rusted.

- Lithia, FL, USA

Previously filed complaint for structural frame rust and while removing components to see if that's repairable I found 1 of the 2 straps that hold the fuel tank in place to be 90% rusted through and the other one not far behind.

- Independence, KY, USA

Frame seems very rusted as do suspension components

- Temple, NH, USA

Frame is rotting away just as the Tacoma frames did in this time frame of model year. Afraid the vehicle will soon be unfit to drive due to safety concerns. Gas tank straps are also rotting from under the vehicle. This has come to light when I was driving down a city street and my gas tank strap broke causing the take to drop from the bottom of the vehicle

- Uniontown, OH, USA

While upgrading to steel bumpers from the flimsy plastic crap most vehicles come with these days, found significant frame rot. Somehow the Fj cruiser is not part of the previous Toyota recalls. I can assure you they're at least as susceptible as the Tacoma et al. I'm now on the hunt for an affordable replacement frame, which seems to be merely a pipe dream. I love this vehicle and will do whatever it takes to repair it but, come on Toyota. This is not what the market expects from you!

- Independence, KY, USA

Rotted rust issue all over the undercarriage.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Chassis has excessive rust. Upper rear control arm mount on chassis rusted off. Causing loss of control when braking. Rear bumper support has hole in frame from rust. Body mounts are rusting off frame. Brake lines have rusted and leaked fluid. Gas tank strap mount is very compromised by rust. Front radiator support excessive rusting numerous soft spots and holes. Major flaking, and delamination of frame all over. Truck has 98,000 mile on it it is a manual 4WD. Located in Michigan.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA