toyota fj cruiser Problems

toyota fj cruiser 2007 Complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the vehile just stopped running at 60 mph on the highway and steering brakes failed and coasted trying to start car no start transmission damaged by extensive coast to stop and starter damageg by trying to start on hughway. this wil cause death or injury--this is a cocept vehicle put out too early! *jb

Reported in: HIDDEN VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

TIRES:BEAD

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was recalled (nhtsa campaign id #06v235000) for bead defect on the tires. an authorized service dealer inspected the tires. the recall notice and the dealer's mechanic informed the contact that only the defective tires would be replaced. the contact expressed concerned about the proper wear of the tires if they were not all replaced.

Reported in: WADING RIVER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

when driving my brand new fj cruiser it stalled and lost all power. i was forced to call a tow truck because it was on a secluded highway in the middle of the night. after getting it towed to a dealership they still have the vehicle and have diagnosed it as the fuel pump assembly and they are waiting for parts to be delivered. the vehicle was bought in 6/2006 and has less than 5000 miles on it. i was not given a replacement vehicle and was told i should have taken it to the dealership i bought it from in san jose, ca. after threatening not to pay for the tow-the tow truck company went to the dealership and demanded payment-it was issued on 8/14/06. *nm

Reported in: MENLO PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

i purchased an fj cruiser toyota in may 2006, i drove approximately 3000 miles,and noticed the tires were getting low and then i would add air and again they would lose air. i went to wheelworks and replaced the tires. i think this vehicle should be in the recall. *jb

Reported in: MENLO PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while traveling a freeway speed the vehicle engine shut off without warning and disabled the power brakes and steering. i verified that the vehicle had 1/4 tank of gasoline and all of the fuses checked out ok. called toyota roadside service and they dispatched a tow truck and dropped of vehicle at the nearest dealer. *nm

Reported in: CAMERON PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Reported in: CAMERON PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

2007 toyota fj cruiser was driven on edge of terra cotta pipe while pulling into a drive way and got stuck. after being pulled out, vehicle sat over night. vehicle was driven the next day. while driving about 10 miles, vehicle engine started making noise and check engine light came on. owner of vehicle called a mechanic who found that the frame had been twisted and the radiator was busted which caused $15,500 worth of body and engine damage. insurance and manufacturer's warranty refused to cover engine damage. vehicle is advertised as extremely durable 4x4 with pictures on website demonstrating vehicle being driven in all types of terrain such as mountains and rivers. vehicle has no cover protecting bottom front of radiator and crossmember is not very durable. vehicle also does not have a low coolant detection system in case of coolant loss. coolant temperature gauge does not register engine overheating in cases of coolant loss so owner had no idea engine was being damaged. diagnostic trouble code p0300 engine misfire was only code stored in pcm memory. pcm did not detect overheating condition. please help as manufacturer will not honor vehicle's warranty with only 15,000 miles on vehicle.

Reported in: TAMASSEE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

TIRES:SIDEWALL

tl *- the contact owns a 2007 fj cruiser. the contact stated that there is a recall on the installation of dunlop tires. the contact currently has no tire damage, but wasconcerned that a bulge could develop at any time and create a problem later. the contact wanted all five tires replaced as stated in the recall. the current mileages was 12000.*ak

Reported in: ORIENT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

engine accelerates to 1500 rpm when i take my foot completely off the throttle when driving at slow speeds (under 1500 rpm). this causes the vehicle (manual transmission) to speed up instead of slowing down, exactly the opposite of the "engine braking" that one would expect. i feel this presents a major safety hazard when driving in traffic and / or icy road conditions. *jb

Reported in: FOXBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: FOXBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

my vehicle has an issue with failing to quickly return to idle speed when i let off the throttle or shift gears. it does this consistently and repeatedly. the other day it almost caused a major accident during inclement weather. when i let off the throttle, the rpms will continue at a relatively high rpm or actually climb. then abruptly the throttle will "stair step" down. in the situation where it became very dangerous. i am cruising along about 40-45 mph in a different area. i pop over a little rise and all i see are tail lights and cars spinning and sliding everywhere. i ease off the throttle and like usual, nothing happens immediately. precious feet are chewed before the truck even begins to slow. instead of slowing down gracefully, the rpm hang actually acts almost like a cruise control. as i just start to depress the brake to actually slow the vehicle, the ecu finally decides to chop the throttle. by chop i mean abruptly cut off fuel to the motor. at this point i am nothing but glare ice, going down hill on an off camber turn. so instead of a gradual reduction and smooth shift of weight, the chopped throttle allows the tail to now slide out to the right quite a bit. i don�??t dare touch the throttle to try and finesse it a bit since it doesn't listen to what i want to do. the non-linear throttle response put me in a situation that i almost didn't recover from. it was almost as though in the middle of the turn, i jammed on the rear parking brake to slide the rear around. this was the effect because i was going down hill and turning so the rear wheels were un-weighted and more likely to slide at this point. by slowly letting off the throttle i was trying to not induce any abrupt weight transfer to the front. i had the right idea, the ecu didn't! this was just plain incredibly dangerous how the ecu is programmed! *jb

Reported in: WOODBURY MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

tl*- the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. when the temperature was below 20 degrees the clutch had a delayed response. the clutch didn't come out when released, jerking the vehicle to the side. the contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they found nothing wrong with the vehicle, but they called toyota, who stated that there was a known failure that they were currently working with a technical service bulletin. the current and failure mileage were 450.*ak

Reported in: ST PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my vehicle experiences rpm gain when trying to stop, and a the rpms never resided between shifts of gears or until the vehicle was below 5 mph. on several occasions during emergency safety stops the vehicle has actually accelerated during the braking process. toyota explained that these rpm conditions were due to new technology in automobiles.*ak

Reported in: LENEXA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

cracked winshield froma small pebble hit. *ak

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2247 miles on vehicle, in 3 months of driving and the windshield is pitted in several locations, some are starting to crack. the first one occurred before i had driven 500 miles.*ak this is a safety issue as it concerns proper visibility and windshield integrity. there are several other vehicles on the road with a near vertical windshield like mine, and they are not having the same issue. it seems the glass is really fragile on this vehicle. i am currently waiting on a new windshield to come into stock so that it can be replaced.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i currently own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. i have already had a damaged windshield due to a stone hitting the windshield on the interstate. the vehicle had only 8500 miles on it and already the windshield needed to be replaced. the windshield sa tvery vertically, but the issue seemed toybe more of a substandard quality of glass. i belong to a forum in which numerous windshield failures have occurred, and some within a few weeks of each other. any attention given to this matter would be much appreciated.*ak

Reported in: WOODBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

broken windshield caused by a tiny pebble. pitting caused by sand and tiny pebbles on the road. the toyota fj cruiser windshield scares me due to how fragile the glass is. i can not see how these windshields could have been certified as safe by the department of transportation. i have owned vehicles with near vertical windshields in my lifetime and have never had them crack this easy. i even scratched one of the windows washing bird droppings off of the glass. i ended up replacing that window as well. some one really needs to look into the safety of this glass.*ak

Reported in: DALE CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

bad windshield glass, had the vehicle for two months and had two cracks in the windshield from very small pebbles, had a lot of vehicles over the years and this has never happened so easily. also, belong to an owner's s online forums, and there were hundreds threads on brand new fj toyota cruiser windshields cracking. you can see other documented windshield problems here: www.fjcruiserforums.com. *ak

Reported in: YELLVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

windshield chips with slightest stone or debris. glass seems of inferior quality. side doors glass has imperfections. *jb

Reported in: MT.JEWETT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield chips with slightest stone or debris. glass seems of inferior quality. side doors glass has imperfections. *jb

Reported in: MT.JEWETT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

driving on loop 250 in town following a other cars, clear day,dry road windshield was hit by small rocks kicked up by other cars.. one hit top of windshield which has crack the glass down and over towards the passenger side about 5-8 inches..the other is on the drivers line of sight.. dime size ding no crack. *jb

Reported in: MIDLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

cracked windshield on fj cruiser i am on windshield number 2 and this one is also cracked at 1200 dollars for replacement. *jb

Reported in: BAKERSFIIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield crack under the right passenger side windshield wiper while driving on the interstate in michigan. small rock stroke and window chipped and spattered. windshield chipped and cracked way too easily. *ak

Reported in: WOLVERINE LAKE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. i frequent a forum called fjcruiserforums.com. we have tons of problems with windshields on the fj cruiser. cracks are a common occurrence with these windshields. i owned a jeep wrangler for 4 years. i had one time that i received a crack to the windshield. so, the angle of the window on the fj is not the problem. it must be a cheaper grade of glass. a lot of people on the website listed above have had to replace their window several times. i fortunately only had one crack as of yet. but, i am sure there will be more. the cracks develop into a splintering effect which requires the windshield to be replaced. so, insurance pays and premiums increase over cheap glass. *ak

Reported in: COEBURN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield breakage. *ak

Reported in: GARFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

my newly purchased fj cruiser has a defective windshield. i had a chip repaired a few weeks ago, and now i have a crack in my windshield not associated with the previous chip. as of yesterday afternoon, i didn't have a crack while i was cleaning out the inside of my car. last night when i got into my fj, i noticed a crack that starts 3' to the left of the driver side wiper and arches to the middle of the wiper.

Reported in: GRANBY CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. on 4/21/07 while driving at 65 mph a rock hit the windshield. the rock caused a small indentation on the lower center of the windshield. on 4/23/07 while driving about 45 mph a rock hit the windshield and left a small indentation on the top left side of the windshield. on 4/24/07, while the vehicle was parked the windshield had a large crack between the indentations. the weather was not a factor. *ak updated 05/21/07. *jb

Reported in: TEHACHAPI CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

frequently breaking windshield on the 2007 toyota fj cruiser. *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i was driving at a safe speed and distance from other cars, when out of nowhere a rock came at my windshield and put a large crack in it. the windshield of my toyota 2007 fj seems to be inappropriately weak. i have driven other vehicles with a vertical windshield and have not had this problem, especially only having the vehicle less than a year. it has since happened again, but this incident i am describing is the first time it happened.

Reported in: FORT COLLINS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have a major issue with the windshield glass on the 2007 toyota fj cruiser. i have had my vehicle since november and already i have a crack clear across my windshield, 4 chips and pits everywhere. the way toyota designed the glass to the design of the vehicle leaves you vulnerable. it's a serious design flaw, because your windshield is almost at a 90 degree angle to the roadway and any tiny stone will create a bad situation. to add to the problem the glass appears to be extremely too thin. i have never had this type of problem with any other vehicle. toyota needs to be held accountable for this flaw, not the consumer. especially since a replacement windshield costs a mere $1500.00 dollars a pop. please help!

Reported in: BELLINGHAM WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

the windshield on my 2007 toyota fj cruiser has a lot of pits in it. this vehicle only has 7,000 miles on it and i think the pitting is excessive.

Reported in: PASCOAG RI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

toyota fj cruiser windshield. multiple deep chips. glass can not withstand minor stone impact.

Reported in: WATERFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

rock chip cracked windshield on toyota fj cruiser. a month later a second crack not connected to the first began to form. this second crack was not due to any rock chips. the first crack extended from side to side across the windshield, the second formed at a diagonal angle from drivers side to near top of the windshield. *jb

Reported in: SILVERDALE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

small pebble hits windshield and crack is one foot long.. this happen with 800 miles on the odometer. there is now 2300 miles on the vehicle. the cost is 1500.00 to replace. if you would like more information check threads on fjcruiserforum.com. many threads with people having a lot of issues with fj windshield. thanks for any help! *jb

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 toyota fj cruiser. large crack in middle of the windshield from a rock. other cracks arise from just small tiny debris striking the windshield. glass needs to be scratch and dent resistant. replacement windshields costs around 1400 dollars. this is because the installation involves removing a top molding piece that breaks easily and the unique cut of the glass. if you replace the windshield, the insurance company could refuse to insure you after multiple incidents like this blatant defect. it's a safety issue of getting the cracks fixed , compromises windshield integrity. also once you replace the windshield it is replaced with factory oem glass. which can crack again! this is just from city driving not even long distance driving! *jb

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have had my fj since april 23, 2006. the windshield issue took a little bit longer to cross my path than it seems others. i was riding along the expressway when i heard a small size pebble hit the windshield. didn't think that much of it because it wasn't very loud. well i was mistaken. less than 2 hours later it had spread to a crack of 6 inches. i couldn't even get it repaired. than i looked at the forum and saw all the other complaints. i don't want to replace because i feel there should be recall or subsequent reimbursement. i did hear of a company called clearplex where they can strengthen the windshield by adding a clear thing plastic protective coating. don't get me wrong i love my fj, but this is not right. they did the right thing with the tire recall and that was probably 750 per car, replacing all 5 tires plus labor. i trust they will do the right thing.

Reported in: NORTH BABYLON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield cracked replaced, now 2nd one cracked. *jb

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield cracks way to easy. assume it's the angle it's at. i never even heard anything hit my windshield and believe it to be a stress crack, but the dealer disagrees. *jb

Reported in: CHASKA MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

new toyota fj cruiser 02-06-07 and first windshield damaged occurred before 03-06-07 while driving to work on weekday morning on outer loop of 495 near rt. 214. about size of pencil eraser with clear patch installed over to keep clean. every time vehicle is washed, cleaned , etc. more scratches, nicks, wear and tear is appearing on windshield. windshield will never last as long as vehicle. bad, cheap laminate? ? ? something?????? *jb

Reported in: POMFRET MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

my story is this: at about 3000 miles i was driving home and about halfway there (we live about 5 miles out of town), i took a rock chip. i promptly turned right around, went back to town, while the glass shop was still open, and had the chip repaired. i parked it in the garage and that very night it cracked about 8". it was in the fall as i remember, so it was not a particular hot nor cold day or night. it seemed to me at the time (and still does) that the windshield may actually be "stressed" somehow, putting additional pressure on it, in ways it was not designed to be. at present, the crack is holding steady (i fixed that too). *jb

Reported in: OREGON CITY OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. a vehicle traveling in oncoming traffic caused a small rock to strike the contact's vehicle at 30 mph. the rock caused a small crack in the windshield. the crack has currently increased to approximately four feet long and spanned halfway across the windshield. the current mileage is 62,000. and failure mileage was 3,000. *ak

Reported in: PARIS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have 2 windshields fail in less than 5 months. minor pebbles have cracked both windshields at least 12 inches or more. there are hundreds of other people with the same issue. the windshields are not designed properly or manufactured incorrectly. there is a risk someone will be critically hurt when a large stone or other object hits this glass. *jb

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield broken. *jb

Reported in: CHANTILLY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

cracked windshield @ 10k miles. *jb

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

within 2500 miles of owning my new fj cruiser a small rock flew up and chipped my drivers windshield. while it is not a viewing hazard and has not expanded yet i think toyota should look into using a better grade product as this is not a isolated incident. i live in florida and it is covered with no detectable under my insurance but, others states don't have this policy and owners should not have to come out of pocket to replace a inferior product. *jb

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

faulty windshield glass. multiple cracks and pitting throughout the windshield.

Reported in: CHEYENNE OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield has 2 cracks in the windshield from rock chips.

Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

toyota/fjcrusier@1012mi.cracked windshield,drivers side top. no apparent reason it appears to me to be a stress fracture.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

driving at 55 miles an hour the car in front was 5 car lengths ahead my windshield received a chip that with 4 cracks coming out roughly 1/8 of an inch long, over the course of 4 hours waiting for the glass to be repaired it has cracked to over 6 inchs high and 3 inchs across. this is my second windsheild in 2500 miles, less than 45 days of ownership. *ak

Reported in: SAND SPRINGS OK || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

while driving on new jersey turnpike, a pebble kicked up from the car in front of me and took a chip out of my windshield. car was two months old. six months later, while on i-66 in va, same thing occurred - same sized chip, this time right in my line of vision.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield had received numerous chips and pits eventually cracking within the first 5000 miles. previous jeep wrangler with vertical windshied still in great shape after 100k mile. i truly believe there is a problem with the fj cruiser windshield that it is damaged so easily. at $1500.00 to replace this is an insurance nightmare.

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 fj cruiser, small pebble struck at low at 35 mph and produced a scar which spread to an 8" crack. windshields are the subject of numerous failures by consumers. poor quality safety glass used.*ak

Reported in: MANASSAS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield shows signs of pitting. just normal highway driving, just 1200 miles on the auto. *ak

Reported in: BAY CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have a f j cruiser and the windshield seems to keep getting crack and chips from every little pebble on the highway.

Reported in: MONT BELVIEU TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

after washing 2007 fj cruiser, i noticed inside upper passenger side of front windshield was leaking water.

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i own a 2007 fj cruiser i purchased in april 2007 i have 6,000 miles on it and have had four rocks hit the window in various locations and have 4 spider cracks from each hit , i repaired one and dont know if its worth all the extra money to fix the other three. this windshield seems really weak and i am worried a bigger rock would explode the entire windshield. thanks dan gray.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 fj cruiser. during normal driving i got a pea sized ding on the windshield approximately 4 months ago. april 25th got a crack which is still traveling toward the passenger a pillar. may 15th got a quarter sized star. all resulting from small (i mean small, really small) projectiles. glad i did not replace the windshield 4 months ago, otherwise i would have had to replace it two more times. this windshield is a disaster. i owned 6 cars over 27 years and had one busted windshield from a 3" piece of concrete. i own my fj for 11 months and have three places where the windshield is damaged from incidents that should not have damaged it as much as they did. toyota designed an upright windshield (a design i love), presumably understands the laws of physics (which i don't), and did nothing to mitigate the design in order to make the fj windshield last the way a more steeply windshield made from the same material would last. this is an off road vehicle for crying out loud! what were they thinking - that pebbles will magically avoid the fj windshield because the fj is so good looking? i plan on replacing the windshield with a ppg product. toyota does not deserve the business in my judgment.

Reported in: OAK RIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 fj cruiser has a bad windshield design that causes it to crack with no contact. it starts as a crack from the bottom bellow the wiper and then curves left, on the drivers side.

Reported in: SATELLITE BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

the windshield on the 2007 toyota fj cruiser is very fragile/brittle. very small impacts from road debris initiate a break in the windshield which then quickly propagate into long cracks which can create an impairment in the field of vision. in my 26 years of owning vehicles, this is by far the most fragile windshield i have had experience with.

Reported in: MISSION TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

bought a new 2007 fj cruiser and drove with caution due to awareness of windshield being broken on other people's vehicles. despite my best efforts, i had a broken windshield after about 4 months of ownership.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

my 2007 toyota fj cruiser has 3 chips and 2 cracks in the front windshield in less than a year.

Reported in: ROCKLIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 fj cruiser has a bad windshield design that causes it to crack with no contact. it starts as a crack from the bottom bellow the wiper and then curves left on the drivers side. the windshield is very brittle and is easily crack/chipped by road debris. *ak

Reported in: FALLS CHURCH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i only had 950 miles on my toyota fj cruiser when a small rock hit the windshield and cracked immediately. before i got home the crack spread across my field of vision 12 inches from impact. the warranty does not cover impact damamge ..was told to contact my insurance company. the windshield glass seems very fragile

Reported in: MOSCOW MILLS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

very small piece of gravel broke window. *ak

Reported in: CEDAR PARK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

while driving down the road going less than 30 mph i heard only a very small sound only to find a broken windshield. i had only 200 miles on tis car. very disturbing. *ak

Reported in: AUGUSTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 fj cruiser windshield cracked. there was no apparent damage prior to crack appearing.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have had the vehicle for 5 months and have already had 3 cracked windshields. when talking to other fj drivers, they complain about the same problem.

Reported in: GARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEB011FX70

VISIBILITY

i purchased this vehicle in dec of 06 and one month into having this car and driving on my normal routes that i realize that this car has zero visibility. no windows in the back that allow you to switch lanes safely or even back up from a parking lot or area safely. i just recently had an accident as well. i already know this car has no visibility to it takes me longer than usual to back up or switch lanes. i look at my side and rear view mirrors and do a complete turn past my black spot to ensure no cars are there, however even doing that you can still have an accident like i did when after looking waiting and then proceeding that i missed a small honda prelude come behind me. this is a serious hazard for all drivers. owners and others on the road. i have never had an accident since i was 18 yrs old and here i am 8 mos into having this car and i have one.

Reported in: FLOWERY BRANCH GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

to whom it may concern, i am the owner of a toyota fj cruiser 2007. after ~3500 miles, i discovered cracks in the body frame (front inner fender rails - engine bay). i did address this issue to toyota, who voided the warranty on the vehicle due to "signs of impact, namely scratches on the under body". i do not concur with this statement, since scratches can not be related to impact strength. i use this vehicle for off road, which does yield to scratches in the body. i have never experienced any impact. internet research on fj cruiser forums shows that this becomes a very common phenomenon and appears to be a design flaw in the front end of the fj cruiser. i am concerned that due to the cracks in the body (crash zone), the safety of the vehicle is negatively affected. i would be able to provide you a very detailed report on the findings, as well as with the links to a number of fj cruiser owners facing the same problem. i'm looking forward to your response and appreciate your support in this matter! *jb

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

STRUCTURE:BODY

my toyota fj cruiser has developed cracks in the engine bay body metal. i use this vehicle as a trail rig and it has never been in an accident or jumped. i have very large ripping on both sides above the front tires.

Reported in: TROUTDALE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

TIRES:VALVE

(1) i only had just under 12,500 mi. on my 2007 toyota fj cruiser when the vehicle started swerving as i was driving ~55 mph down the hwy. i pulled over to find that my 33" pro comp mud terrain rear right tire had a blow-out. not a minor blow-out, but the entire side wall completely peeled away from itself around the whole tire. pro comp offered to reimburse me a pro-rated amount of retail price for the tire according to the tread depth left on the tire. no damage was done to the vehicle. (2) about three weeks later, the valve stem (where you put air in the tire) completely blew out of the front right tire and my tire went completely flat. thank god that i was parked and not driving, so again, no damage done to the vehicle. as of now, nothing has been done to correct this problem. i am currently trying to get toyota (dealership put on these particular tires before i bought this new tire, not a request from me) or pro comp to replace all of my wheels and tires with a safer brand than pro comp.

Reported in: EVANS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Reported in: EVANS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the toyota fj has massive blind spots exacerbated by the design of the side mirrors and the rearview mirror and the tire which blocks the rear. *jb

Reported in: MIAMI BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

the toyota fj has massive blind spots exacerbated by the design of the side mirrors and the rearview mirror and the tire which blocks the rear. *jb

Reported in: MIAMI BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

inside fender panel ripping on either side of 2007 toyota fjc mine and others, can see discussion online at http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/33440-engine-bay-body-rips.html seems that toota knows of the problem and is offering a fix not proven to work, and is only covering till the 30,000 mile warranty is up, after that it is your problem, even though it seems to be a problem many vehicles have.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the inner fenderwell apron crush zones are buckling, cracking and ripping under normal driving conditions - it appears the frame has too much flex and is causing the weak spot in the inner fenderwell to break. concerned that because this is a safety related area of the body that this issue might impact the structural integrity of the vehicle in an accident, or even under normal operating conditions. the vehicle has been taken to the toyota dealer, and a toyota field engineer and district manager examined the vehicle, including taking numerous pictures. no repairs were offered at that time, as they were unsure of the cause or remedy. i am aware of at least 113 other similar vehicles with various stages of this identical problem, some which have also been inspected by various toyota personnel. information about this issue has been posted to an on-line forum to gather additional data - www.fjcruiserforums.com - where pictures and descriptions of the vehicles, equipment, and build date / mileage have been gathered. as of this date, i have been told that "toyota will take care of the problem", but have received no specific information on when or how. *jb

Reported in: STEVENSON RANCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact noticed a curvature in the inner fender apron of the vehicle. a mechanic stated that the inner fender apron crush zones were ripping and cracking under normal driving conditions and the frame contained an excess of flexibility. the dealer found no failures and no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 33,952.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 toyota fj cruiser. inner fender bulges on both sides. *jb

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 fj cruiser body panels inside engine bay are bulging and subsequently ripping apart for no apparent reason. toyota has not issued a public statement on this matter. fixes for my vehicle include pulling the engine to replace the panels. however, the underlying problem that causes the ripping has not been identified or addressed. *jb

Reported in: CEDAR PARK TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

sheet metal cracking on both sides of the inner fenders within the engine compartment.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

inner fender liner metal cracking at the crumple zone, severe cracks developing. *jb

Reported in: BALBOA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE:BODY

fatigue stress in the engine bay sheet metal located in safety crumple zone areas. events leading up to failure are anyone's guess. normal day to day and moderate off-road driving are the only conditions experience by the vehicle... no collision or accident incidents. toyota has agreed to cover the replacement of the part under warranty but has given no explanation as to how the failure is occurring to vehicles on a national level, how the failure will be handled after the warranty period and provided no recourse for what is bound to be a dramatic drop in resale value due to the fixing of the vehicle (more than likely the extent of the repair will be akin to fixing a wrecked vehicle. front end disassembly, welding, cutting, etc.)

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE

numerous paint flaking; even on non leading surfaces windshield pitting and sparkling in sunlight. *jb

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

numerous paint flaking; even on non leading surfaces windshield pitting and sparkling in sunlight. *jb

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

the paint on my new vehicle is chipping off. *jb

Reported in: SAYVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE

paint chipping within the first two months of vehicle ownership. chipping on the hood and fender around the headlight.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the inner fenderwell apron crush zones are buckling under normal driving conditions - it appears the frame has too much flex and is causing the weak spot in the inner fenderwell to break. the buckling on the passenger side has also shifted the fender backward causing a pinch at the hood corner and the front edge of the door. i am no longer able to open the door. i am concerned that because this is a safety related area of the body that this issue might impact the structural integrity of the vehicle in an accident, or even under normal operating conditions. the vehicle will be taken to my local dealer this week. i am aware of at least 150 other similar vehicles with various stages of this identical problem, some which have also been inspected by various toyota personnel. information about this issue has been posted to an on-line forum to gather additional data - www.fjcruiserforums.com - where pictures and descriptions of the vehicles, equipment, and build date / mileage have been gathered.

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

rips and bulges appeared on the inside of the engine bay. they are appeareing in a designated "crumple zone" .. which makes me fear for my safety.. it has been documented by hundreds of other toyota fj cruiser owners as well..... there were no events leading to this. toyota has not aknowledged the problem in any way.

Reported in: BARRE VT || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

rips in metal "crumple zones" inside engine compartment of 2007 toyota fj cruiser. vehicle has been slightly modified (suspension, tires), but never 'jumped' and all offroad use has been on smooth, non-technical trails (as advertised by toyota).

Reported in: BOULDER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

STRUCTURE:BODY

paint chips off everywhere for no reason.

Reported in: PLEASANT GROVE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield continually cracks.

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

my vehicle has bulges in the engine bay above the wheel well. this vehicle is my daily driver and has been only used on easy trails and logging roads. no serious 4 wheeling or jumping. mileage when damage spotted was 9,500 miles.

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

vehicle like others is starting to experience buldging on the inner fender aprons. mine have not developed to cracks like so many others but appears to be in its infancy since it is buldging. i was made aware of the complaint after browsing this database. upon further research i found fjcruiserforums.com where 155+ other people have experienced the same problem! i have not taken the vehicle to the dealer as i have heard horror stories and the problem has not been remedied. i am very concerned about the structural integrity of the front in under normal driving conditions and especially concerned about the vehicles crash rating and how it has been affected. it appears to be buldging at two crumple zones on the uni body. no other apparent buldges, rips, or deformities anywhere else. the vehicle has never been in an impact situation greater than a shopping cart at the super market rolling into my vehicle. this appears to be a natural occurring problem which the toyota designers did not take into consideration when building the vehicle. the front end does not appear to be able to support its own weight.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE:BODY

body panels inside engine bay are ripped about 8 inches forward of the firewall. i am in communication with toyota to get this fixed.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that the windshield began cracking and spread until it covered the entire windshield. the dealer stated that the cracks were probably caused by road debris. the dealer refused to cover the repair cost because the vehicle was not covered under warranty. the contact had the windshield repaired and filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 1,000.

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE

within 6 months after purchasing my voodoo blue 2007 fj cruiser, i began noticing random paint chipping on the body of my vehicle. i have never put my car through a car wash, nor has it ever been off-roaded. i brought this to the attention of my sales rep at the toyota dealership where i purchased it and he proceeded to ask me if i had ever driven through any construction sites, which i had not. he then referred me to a toyota paint specialist who then proceeded to tell me that this is very common because lead is no longer an ingredient in the paint, which is causing it to become very brittle. since i am leasing the car i was concerned that i would be charged at lease termination for this but was assured by the specialist that this was considered "normal wear and tear" on the car. he suggested that i purchase touch-up paint and apply as needed. however, it has now been well over a year and the paint not only continues to chip further, but i've begun to notice a few small areas where there is also corrosion developing. at this point i plan to bring the truck back in to get something in writing concerning this problem and liability. i do not want to get screwed at the end of my lease term. i have never heard of paint chipping in this way, especially not on a new vehicle. i even purchased a 2007 prius recently and have had no issues whatsoever with the paint on that vehicle and it is driven under the same conditions as the fj - city and highway only.

Reported in: CHELTENHAM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

inner fender structure is bulging, started on passenger side about oct 15th & on drivers side about two weeks later. this is a well know problem among informed fj cruiser owners. also some of the ones toyota has repaired & upgraded are also failing. also poor quality windshield that was pitted & chipped within a few weeks of purchase.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

i have two rips in the side wall of the engine bay. the tears are at the crush zones of the body side walls.

Reported in: WHITTIER CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:BEAD

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser with dunlop grand trek tires. while driving 40 mph, the drivers side rear tire blew out. the tire shop stated that all the tires should be replaced due to the inner bead being damaged or flawed. there is a safety recall for tires bead (nhtsa campaign id # 06v235000). the current mileage was 18,826 and failure mileage was 18,250. updated 03/05/08. *lj

Reported in: MURRAY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

inner fender (crumple zone) buldge and tear left side.

Reported in: KIRKLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

new 2007 toyota fj cruiser, purchase on 10/26/2007 on nov 7th a truck threw a rock and it put a 2 1/2" diameter crack on the passengers side. two weeks later got an estimate $268.00 from windshield doctor/napa the very next day another rock chip just under the rearview mirror. said if it breaks this easy no use getting a new windshield, then about 2 weeks later a rock chip on the drivers side. on 12/16/07, the first crack spread from one side to the other across the lower 1/3 of the windshield. today 12/17 went and got another estimate from a different shop to see if price would be lower for a new windshield and its $415.00 without my deduct and $350.00 with my deductible. this is ridiculous we have not even had the fj 8 weeks and the windshield has been chipped 3 times already. what a poor design by toyota, looking at some of the fj web forums - this is a very common complaint among fj owners!!! will toyota help with cost of new windshield? the truck is not even 2 months old yet!!

Reported in: COLUMBUS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

i was driving down the road when the rear differential broke in my rear axle. i took the vehicle to a local dealership where i was and the warranty was denied. i fixed the vehicle with after market parts and filed a claim with the manufacture only to get denied again. took the vehicle to a local dealership when i got home and they said they would have fixed it under warranty.

Reported in: HAMPTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2007 voodo blue fj cruiser paint is chipping and has about 4500 miles on it and has never been offroad.*cn

Reported in: CLEVELAND TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

2007 toyota fj cruiser with door panel fender failure. consumer states both the passenger and drivers side front fenders have bulges and cracks approximately 3-4 inches long in the upper portion of the inner fender. they are located approximately 8 inches from the firewall on the passenger side and 6 inches from the firewall on the drivers side.*kb

Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have a new 2007 fj cruiser and i have already had to replace my front window due to a small pebble rock chip that hit it. it started out as a small pebble scratch and grew into an 8 inch crack within a 4 mile radius. i am very disappointed at toyota with having so many complaints about this problem.

Reported in: BELLFLOWER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have had several small rocks hit my fj's windshield, two of them leaving a chip/crack. one was while driving on the expressway, the other on my way home in 45 mph traffic. as a result, i now have a huge crack that stretches from one side of the window to the other! i have never owned a car that had cracked glass? it's obvious to me there is a huge design flaw with the fj's vertical glass placement. i also believe the quality of glass that is being used is sub-standard. the replacement cost is outrageous! i think toyota should be replacing this glass free of charge. i am now looking to get rid of this vehicle, because i know it's just going to happen again. too expensive to keep replacing!! shame on toyota.

Reported in: ELGIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

i am concerned about cracks developing in my toyota fj cruiser which could affect the safety of myself and others in vehicle.

Reported in: GLADSTONE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 toyota fj cruiser has had 2 winshields cracked by small road pebbles,debris.concerned about the safety of this widshield design and consruction of materials used for manufacturing this windshield.

Reported in: CREST HILL IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the visors on both the driver and passenger sides are too short to provide adequate coverage. the contact has not spoken to the dealer, but has filed a complaint with toyota. the current mileage was 750 and failure mileage was 15. updated 04-02-08 *bf

Reported in: MASON CITY IA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i have a 2007 fj cruiser. it is one year old with 32,000 miles on it. in the first year, my windshield has no less than eight separate cracks from road debris. previous to this vehicle, i had two jeep wranglers for eight years and over 100,000 combined miles. i had a total of one small crack with my jeeps, and they shared the same vertical windshield design as the fj. virtually anything that hits the windshield results in a chip and small crack. i am terribly disappointed with the quality of the windshield. the grill, headlights, and after market lights on the fj have no similar damage. all of my driving is city and highway. the cracks are to a point now that i have to replace the windshield. i stopped by my dealer and asked them about the problem. of course, they said they weren't aware of any issues. but, various forums and web sites discuss the problem openly. i would like to know toyota's position regarding this problem. i feel that a higher quality glass design would blunt the effect of normal road debris. this should have been taken into consideration when establishing the specifications of the fj windshield.

Reported in: DAWSONVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

complaining about the paint on my 2007 toyota fj cruiser the paint seems to very thin and brittle i have chips in no leading areas of the vehicle when i asked about it at the dealership they have excuses.

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2007 fj cruiser: small pebble hit windshield while driving around 40 mph chipping windshield. next morning found a 2 foot crack.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

1. while backing down a hill the brakes release and you free fall a few feet. dealer brought out another vehicle to test it and this one did the same thing. dealer contacted toyota technical ops and they said this was as designed. 2. while braking the rpm jumps up as high as 1500 rpm causing the vehicle lurch forward.

Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

excessive paint chipping.

Reported in: ST CLAIR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that whenever he is driving in reverse downhill, the brakes release. both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the braking system was within the necessary parameter regulations. the failure has not been diagnosed. the vin and speed were unknown. the current mileage was 9,090 and failure mileage was 1,000. updated 05/05/08 *bf updated 05/05/08

Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F870

STRUCTURE

paint is chipping all over car. car is 2007 fj. by toyota. i have never had this happen on another car.

Reported in: BELLEROSE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on last march 12th , i bought from you a toyota fj 2007 with 13968 miles, it looks like new. my son andres was driving two weeks ago in ocala, florida and something happened, the car seems like block a wheel by itself with doing nothing, causing that car move to different places and was difficult to drive. then the turn on several lights in the panel and with those lights on you can drive a car, when it turn off, the car block again and is difficult and dangerous to drive. i gave a car at your services department two times given me an excellent attention. yesterday afternoon i went to your company to pick the car up and a service advisor told me that you change a speed sensor that was a problem. i was driving to my home and every thing was ok. then at night i was driven to downtown disney at 60 m.p.h and the car star block again causing that turn 360 degrees in the high way fortunately i didn't hit anybody and didn't knock over. i�m going today to service department for third time. i think this vehicle is not proper to drive. it would causes injury to me or other people and i would like to ask you who is going to be responsible if car cause damages or fatal accidents in the way. i think you can find a solutions from this problem because i don�t want to drive this vehicle any more if you are not responsible for what can cause if block again or federal authorities of transportation can certify that vehicle can be use.

Reported in: WINTER SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE:BODY

inner fender apron cracking on drivers side. this is at a pint about 8" forward of the firewall.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. while driving 50 mph, a rock fractured the windshield. there were ten fractures, but none were serious. the dealer stated that they have had numerous complaints about windshield failures. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 260 and current mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

inner fender aprons have cracked in under 20-k miles. this requires extensive repair dismantling the entire front end and removal of the dash. i will be left with the equivalent of a vehicle that has suffered a serious front end collision, complete with accelerated rust in weld areas, specifically around the firewall. a complete buy-back should be the remedy for such a serious & significant design flaw that toyota should have been aware of since the same failures occurred on the australia sold "prado" (which uses the same platform as the american fj cruiser).

Reported in: EDGEWATER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2007 fj cruiser is cracking and bulging in the inner fender frame / body.

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

STRUCTURE

paint failure is immediate. vehicle is a toyota 2007 fj cruiser. car was parked under mesquite tree for shade. tree sap from tree caused paint to immediately bubble and crack and come off. literally everywhere drop hits body and bumper is damaged, approximately 50 spots or more. paint releases completely to primer.

Reported in: BISHOP TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VISIBILITY

after just a few months with my new fj cruiser, i discovered a crack in the windshield. the crack started at the top edge of the glass, and has proceeded to traverse my windshield, and branch off into other cracks.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

driving along the road. heard a pop in the back of vehicle. then constant banging from back of vehicle that varies with speed. waiting to hear back from dealer, but suspecting a broken rear differential which has been known to happen on many other early production fj cruisers. will update as soon as i hear back.

Reported in: MCKEESPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser sport utility vehicle. i've owned the vehicle for 24 months and currently have 16,000 miles driven. the safety problem is the design of the fj cruiser windshield. i have now replaced the windshield six (6) times due to small rocks hitting the windshield. the safety issue is that the vertical position of this windshield absorbs the full impact of any road debris as opposed to deflecting. of the six windshield incidents, 2 of those have been severe enough to completely penetrate the windshield and in to the passenger cabin. this poses a very serious safety issue if a rock should pierce the windshield on the drivers side and injure or distract the driver thus posing a safety risk to others in the vehicle or in close proximity. in addition, the impact is severe enough that the noise of the impact poses a dangerously high distraction. the impact is violent enough that i would equate the sound to exploding fireworks or a handgun sound in the cabin of the vehicle.

Reported in: SAMMAMISH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

POWER TRAIN

we park our car under the unit we live in, the carport under the unit is a concrete slab ,we pulled up under the unit turn the car off and proceeded upstairs and hearing a loud noise we went back down stairs and the car had rolled off the concrete slab down to the canal we live on and over the dock and into the water. the car was not on nor were the keys left in the car. consequences the vehicle was in the water for about an hour before the wrecking service was able to retrieve it out. the adjuster told me that it would have to be total because of the engine being in the water for that period of time. prior to this approximately 45 to 60 days my emergency flasher started coming on by themselves and would go off temporary for about 5 to 10 minutes after i turn them off again, again,again, i called the toyota dealership and talked to the service department and the gentlemen i talked to never heard of that before and advise me to take the fuse out and it should stop. i had to take the fuse out which in turn took away my turning signals. i took them out for 24 hours it did not stop. i left the fuse out for 72 hours and it stop. when the vehicle was in the water the car was half on the dock and half in the water with 1/3 of the hood cover in water the starter tried to turn over, the radio came on, and the brake lights or back up lights came on. the wrecker service told me the car was in gear and it should not have rolled. the vehicle is a 6 speed and not an automatic. i believe that something cause the car to jump enough to roll off the concrete slab and at that point gravity took over. the car had been turned off and the keys removed.

Reported in: GULF SHORES AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

VISIBILITY

i noticed my windshield was getting "hazed" over with a sandblasted look within the first 6 months of owning my vehicle. the windshield became poked with little chips from road debris within the first year in addition to numerous cracks. the vehicle is now 2 years old and the windshield needs replacement due to extensive chips, pock, and cracks.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. while driving 80 mph, the contact noticed that the cruise control stopped working. he also noticed that the speedometer was moving constantly. he pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed flames coming from the back seats of the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 9,800.

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2007 toyota fj cruiser with an expedition one front bumper and 6" rough country lift has gotten inner fender bulges. it has never been jumped or involved in an accident. the drivers side inner fender has begun to bulge up in the crumple zone. i have taken it to yokem toyota, and they are waiting to hear from the national toyota office before fixing it under warranty. they have been helpful, but since toyota has not issued a service bulletin, they don't know how to handle it.

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

STRUCTURE

chipping paint all over toyota fj cruiser and windshield looks pitted. talked to service department and was told that their wasn't a problem with the paint.

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

STRUCTURE:BODY

inside the engine compartment there is deformation of the bodywork (bulges). these are aligned with the dimples designed to control the crush of the front structure under impact. the bulges began to be noticeable when the vehicle was about 1 year old and had about 15,000 miles. this is a common problem with this vehicle, and usually leads to tears in the bodywork on the inside of the front fenders.

Reported in: LA HABRA HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2007 toyota fj cruiser developed two, under the hood, wheel well/inner fender cracks, at the crumple dimples. the vehicle exhibited the body cracks at 18,000 miles. each crack, one on the left and right, directly above each upper wheel well, where attached to the inner fender, are about 4" long and 1/16"-1/8" wide. i took the truck to toyota where, without batting an eye, sent the truck to a body shop and replaced both the left and right inner fender assembly. this was a very major repair, costing toyota about $8k in materials and labor. i am very concerned that this problem will reappear, after my warranty expires at 36,000 miles. i do not sport off-road this truck.

Reported in: OAKLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE

Reported in: OAKLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE:BODY

toyota fj cruiser 2007: inner fender rails / engine bay (structural vehicle body panel) bulges and cracks under regular operation condition. after an first replacement at ~ 5000mi, the new parts cracked again at ~ 11000mi. toyota refuses to repair that structural defect under warranty, which is a ~ $10000 repair. this concern has been reported under a significant number of fj cruiser owners (see fj cruiser forum engine bay rips).

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

STRUCTURE

my complaint has to do with the paint! i have repeatedly gone into toyota to have them deal with this chipping problem. they have fixed chips only on the uprights beside the window. the chipping is occurring on all parts of the vehicle, on flat surfaces such as the hood and right and left sides. to date i have over 200 chips with 60,000 km - i have over 300,000 km on a 1997 ford that has been driven in the same conditions that has 1/20 the chips. there is a problem with the maroon paint on this fj cruiser. it is not going away and it appears to be a problem with the bond between the paint and the primer as best i can tell.

Reported in: CALGARY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

reported problem with backup sonar several times and was ignored because they could not make the vehicle fail (the rear end need to be in the sunlight or on a really hot day to fail). finally the last time i took it in it was failing almost all the time so after fighting with them for months it was fixed. fail mileage was approx. 20,000, currently has 32,200.

Reported in: KINGWOOD WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

i purchased a 2007 toyota fj cruiser in september 2007. the first week i had the vehicle i was traveling through town at 45mph when a very small rock struck the windshield causing a hole in the windshield. the next day the hold splintered across the entire length of the windshield. i have now owned the vehicle for one year and i have one dozen rock chips in the windshield. my driving habits are ordinary city driving. each of the chips was caused by very small rocks at slow speeds. most instantly splinter out from the original chip. the material or design of the windshield is clearly substandard. the replacement cost is outrageous.

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

i own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. it is a multi-purpose 4x4 vehicle. i use it off-road occasionally. there are rips associated with metal fatigue in the inner fender aprons at approximately 18,000 miles. i have some slight movement is the fenders and wide seams of the hood. i have taken it to a dealership, however they will not repair it because there in no know fix for the problem.

Reported in: ROSEDALE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2007 toyota fj cruiser fender bulges and cracking on my vehicle without modification on the vehicle. fender cracking/bulges was not also due to excessive or even off-roading, jumping or other vehicle activities.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

the problem is the inner fender in my 2007 fj. it has bulges and will eventually crack. other owners have had it cracked, so i am waiting to see how long that takes to happen. i haven't taken it in to get fixed yet, but toyota is claiming that it's not a design issue. the only problem is a numerous other owners have the same issue.

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

STRUCTURE:BODY

i have bulging and cracking on my inner fender aprons on my truck, they have been progressively getting worse. when they started i had zero modifications and had only driven on mild dirt roads. and some sand. toyota has since denied me repair because of some modifications i have installed. toyota also is on the 3rd fender design so they obviously know there is a problem but they want to blame the owners for it.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

STRUCTURE:BODY

i have a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. i have the truck lifted with a dealership approved lift kit, and dealership approved tires. i have about 50k miles on it, and i just noticed the inner fender inside the engine compartment on the drivers side began to bulge out towards the engine. i took it into toyota and they one sales rep says i must of had an accident to cause this, i have not! another rep says he has heard of this issue but has never seen it before. they are going to have an engineer come and take a look at it. i have done my own research and have found that toyota has since redesigned this section now 3 times but are still claiming it to be user fault. i have 127 other people that have now claimed this issue many of which have stock vehicles and have never been off road or had the suspension or tires max out. this bulge leads to cracks right in the crumple zone of the engine compartment. which could seriously affect how the vehicle reacts to an accident and cause further harm to its occupants.

Reported in: GOLDEN CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

STRUCTURE:BODY

while doing routine maintenance i noticed cracks in both inner fender wells of my 1 year old toyota fj cruiser. i then starting doing research and found many people with the same problem. i contacted my local dealer and scheduled an appointment and at the time they said that it would be covered under warranty when a fix or repair was available. several months went by without a response and during that time i had installed new tires and suspension. i then had some more service at another dealer several months later and i was told that the fenders would not be covered under warranty and any alterations from stock would void all warranty. this was noted well before any modifications and i don�t see where different tires, bumpers, or suspension would have anything to do with fenders. the repair would require replacement of the inner fender wells. many other people are experiencing this issue as noted on http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/toyota-fj-cruiser-polls/37556-do-you-have-inner-fender-bulges-cracking.html and http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/33440-engine-bay-body-rips.html this repair has been done on several fj cruisers that i am aware of and the cracks could be considered a safety issue as they are in the crumple zone area.

Reported in: MERCER ISLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE

left and right side inner metal fenders are tearing and bulging.

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

left and right side inner metal fenders are tearing and bulging.

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VISIBILITY

a hairline fracture began growing from a central mid-point at the bottom edge of the windshield right before my eyes as i was driving. there was absolutely no road debris that hit my windshield that made this occur, nor have i ever taken the vehicle off-roading. from the central point the crack grew over the course of 10 seconds in both left and right directions until ending at the left and right sides of the windshield. i can't even begin to understand how this would happen. i belong to an fj cruiser enthusiast website fjcruiserforums.com and 33% of 2007 owners report having had/have a cracked windshield. now that i am part of that growing percentage, i'm not happy that there is no technical bulletin by toyota about this. nhtsa, you need to get involved. many owners also report the problem happening again soon after getting the windshield replaced. what has to happen to get a recall done here? a vehicle built for rugged off-roading should be able to not have a paper-thin windshield and not crack for any apparent reason when driving down the highway. this is not cosmetic damage this is a safety issue and needs to have a recall issue before some poor soul goes sailing through their windshield because it has a design flaw.

Reported in: OXFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE:BODY

i am concerned about cracks developing in my toyota fj cruiser which could affect the safety of myself and others in vehicle.

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE:BODY

engine bay or fender apron rips in toyota fj cruiser.

Reported in: HESPERIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

passenger side front fender apron beginning to bulge.

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

there is a problem with the inner fender of the toyota fj cruiser. my truck has 34k miles and i have noticed a large bulge in the drivers side inner fender, in the crumple zone. the passenger side is also slightly bulged. i have seen in other fj cruisers how these bulges will slowly crack and cause the fender to tear. as this problem develops in a designed crumple zone, i am concerned that toyota does not seem to have a solution, or even acknowledge that there is a problem.

Reported in: SAN PABLO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

STRUCTURE

2007 fj cruiser was serviced by big island toyota multiple times in 2008. february 11, 2008 - 31649 miles � 30,000 mile service, includes under vehicles inspection. april 16, 2008 - 33007 miles � safety check inspection, spark plug replacement, cabin filter replacement august 20, 2008 - 34418 miles � stereo inspection for warranty issue august 27, 2008 � 34582 miles - warranty replacement of broken stereo the february 11 service states the following parts under vehicle were marked "checked and okay": shock absorbers / suspension steering gear box / linkage and boots / ball joints / dust covers muffler / exhaust pipes / mountings engine oil and fluid leaks brake lines / hoses / parking brake cable drive shaft boots / constant velocity boots / u-joints / transmission linkage transmission / differential / transfer case fuel lines and connections / fuel tank band / fuel tank vapor vent system hoses inspect nuts and bolts on body chassis the april 16 service marked all components as app'd, including multiple components that would have required the technician to be under the vehicle. we chose big island toyota to perform our service as we were under the impression that we were getting the best service for our toyota vehicle. the corrosion discovered in december was so complete that there was no way it wasn't present during previous services and toyota did not point it out when they were under the vehicle. neglecting to call attention to the problem during previous paid services prevented us from being able to address the corrosion issue before parts began to fall off and perforate the frame. at this point big island toyota has declared that the vehicle has no value whatsoever and they will no longer provide service to us at the dealership.

Reported in: PAHOA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: PAHOA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

POWER TRAIN

vehicle was traveling in the snow in 4 wheel drive mode when it started shaking and vibrating as if it had a flat tire. because of the road conditions vehicle was traveling under the speed limit. failure was catastrophic and did not allowed the vehicle to coast too long as the vehicle jammed, as if the transmission had broken several gears and binded. vehicle came to a stop engulfed in smoke and flames were coming from the undercarriage. upon a quick inspection it was noted that the front shaft had broken off from the transfer case, oil was pouring out of the case and heat from the exhaust pipe, immediately next to it, had ignited the oil into flames. mud and snow was used to put out the flames. under further investigation it was noticed that one of the tires had a blow out, the rear driver tire. after replacing the flat tire with the spare, an attempt to carry on 2 wheel drive mode was made but resulted in immediate restart of the flames. flames were put out again using same method as before and vehicle was towed to a toyota dealership. dealership upon cursory evaluation decided that the transfer case had "insufficient" lubricant. this is ridiculous as the transfer case lost its oil when the shaft popped out with the front pinion gear causing the fire. there is no heat shield to protect oil from igniting in these vehicles. vehicle has not even been taken apart as toyota is not authorizing the warranty repair. all parts are available for review.

Reported in: SURREY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE

fender apron tears and bulges in the engine bay of my fj cruiser.

Reported in: HESPERIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 toyota fj cruiser: the inner fender apron/liner under the hood is bulging. appears to be a manufacturer defect. there hundreds of others with the same vehicle, same problem. in many cases that i've seen the metal begins to tear. see www.fjcruiserforums.com for pictures, more info, etc....

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

i have a 2007 trd fj cruiser with the 100,000 mile warranty on it. at 12,000 miles i noticed a fender bulge on the passenger side of the inner fender under the hood. i have never taken the car offroading and already, at 12,000 miles have a fender bulge. this design flaw can greatly affect the cars integrity and life span. the latest quote on a fix from a toyota dealer was $4,700. many people are experiencing this type of bulge or crack in their inner fenders and it can be a huge problem if you get into a car accident and the crunch zone already has a crack in it. this is a widespread problem that needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt.

Reported in: WESTPORT CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

bulges in inner fender-under hood, fender appears to be compressing or collapsing.

Reported in: ROHNERT PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i have an 07 toyota fj cruiser & i checked out my inner fender and saw 2 cracks after reading an online forum complaint board about this issue. my good friend who also has an 07 fj cruiser has the same exact problem as well. there are cracks on both sides of my inner fender. my passenger side has a bulge around the crack as well. my wife drives our small children (infants) around and i am very concerned. i read many places this is a design flaw by toyota. please help as this is a major safety issue and should never crack as it has.

Reported in: FOLSOM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: FOLSOM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

i went on a trip with my toyota fj cruiser. prior to the trip, i noted that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle. during the trip, i looked in the engine compartment and observed the inner left fender had a slight bulge and crack. the vehicle was not involved in any collision, nor any other type of event. just normal road driving.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

toyota fj cruiser fender flare problem..engine bay body rips...big problem seen it on 6 fj wow need a serious look at this problem before someone gets hurt or dies...

Reported in: RESCUE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

the inner fender wells on my 2007 toyota fj cruiser are bulging on both the drivers side and passenger side. definitely seems to be a defect in design due to possible inability of vehicle to handle the flexing, etc. it is now affecting my doors and basic alignment of vehicle. gaps are forming where there shouldn't be gaps, etc. i just got my tires balanced and aligned and the tires are wearing funny just 2 months after having work done especially on the drivers side where the larger bulge is. the bulge is noticeably getting larger with time and will eventually crack. i have friends that have the same problem, started with bulges and now their inner fender wells are cracked. toyota will not admit to having knowledge of this problem and yet every year the vehicle has been put into production the inner fender wells have been improved and reinforced...but even those are now failing and bulging. toyota is aware of this and blaming it on offroad use or aftermarket parts....but its happening across the board on all or most fj's. work/warranty work is being denied. we are now left with a vehicle that will most likely fall apart or even worse...will affect us in an auto accident...since its related to the crumple zone and is showing weakness. please help us and do something about it for us.

Reported in: RAMONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE

the paint has been dramatically chipping off of my 2007 fj cruiser. this was brought to the dealerships and toyota regional managers attention immediately and it has been over a year and a half of unreturned phone calls, missed appointments and being dismissed.

Reported in: CUMBERLAND ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

metal tears of the inner fender aprons on both sides at the crumple zones.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

STRUCTURE:BODY

driver side inner fender apron started bulging in the area of the crumple zone. the vehicle has not been in the accident or anything similar that would seem to lead to the failure. i am very concerned with the safety of the vehicle now since the crumple zone is affected.

Reported in: MANALAPAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

the inner fender wall of my fj cruiser is bending and based on others with this issue it will soon crack, the inner fender wall will move and impede the movement of the doors. this is a design defect and toyota should issue a recall.

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

TIRES

my fj cruiser had bridgestone dueler tires on it when bought. the tires were losing air pressure and causing my car to stop unevenly. i brought the car to toyota two time and they said it was a suspension problem, but they never offered to fix the suspension. the dueler tires wore unevenly and i was forced to change the tires myself at only 14k miles on the brand new car. i asked for reimbursement since there was a tire recall that i only found out about myself on the internet. i was never told about the tire recall when i brought my car to the dealer on two occasions. they, toyota, has claimed that my production number and date on my car don't fit into the recall, but don't address that the production of my car doesn't solve the problem that defective tires were put on my car.

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

the windshield has been cracked multiple times by normal road debris.

Reported in: DRAPER UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE

beginning at about 2 months the paint on my vehicle started coming off. my friend has the same vehicle but 2 weeks older & has the same problem. the paint has gotten progressively worse and now my car is rusting. my friend also has rust spots on his car.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

STRUCTURE:BODY

i purchase my blue toyota fj cruiser in september of 2006. a month after my purchase i noticed the paint chipping in odd places that i haven't seen on any of the other cars i had owned. i started talking to other blue toyota fj cruiser owners and they had the same complaint. i have been to the toyota dealership and they have pushed me under the rug. i have called the toyota hotline and they haven't even consented to look at it. so here i am.

Reported in: DRAPER UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

vehicle: 2007 toyota fj cruiser, 4wd automatic. 1. events: abs system failure caused by uneven road surface (pothole, step down, bumpy road) causing a single wheel to momentarily lose traction during braking. 2. the abs system engages (brake pedal cannot be further depressed, pulsating / clicking noise heard) to stabilize the errant wheel, but does not proceed with stopping the vehicle afterwards, no matter how hard the driver continues to press the brake pedal. the only workaround is for the driver to know to release the brake pedal and re-apply it. 3. toyota insists that this is normal for the abs system design and that there is no fix for the problem apart from applying the workaround. i believe otherwise since i have contacted one other fj cruiser owner who had the same problem, and had his master cylinder / actuator replaced by toyota under warranty, and this corrected the problem, although at an expense of about $2,000 to the dealership. i faxed a description of this complaint to right toyota in scottsdale on june 11, 2009, visited the dealership as my odometer rolled over to 36,000 miles an hour after sending the fax, and registered a case number with toyota customer assistance center on june 12, 2009 describing the issue and how the dealer explained that the problem could not be fixed. i have experienced this issue four times in the last two years. the most recent occurrence was on june 6, 2009, where i was braking for a red light, the vehicle rolled over a 3 inch step down in the pavement, and suddenly i had no brakes, which caused me to roll 20 feet beyond my intended stopping point, into the intersection. luckily there was nothing in front of me. releasing and re-applying the brake finally stopped the vehicle, but not until it was potentially too late.

Reported in: CAVE CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: CAVE CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

TIRES:BEAD

2007 toyota fj cruiser has issues with the tire pressure. *nj the consumer stated her insurance company made her aware of a recall regarding the tires on the vehicle. the consumer stated her husband had to keep putting air in the tires. the vehicle has dunlop tires which was recalled. the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle identification number was not involved in the recall. *jb

Reported in: UNKNOWN DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

2007 fj cruiser has a crack on the inner fender, also referred to as an engine bay body rip. this vehicle has not been in an accident. the crack was noticed at around 39,500 miles, but may have been there earlier. no corrective parts have been installed.

Reported in: PAHOA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

STRUCTURE:BODY

paint chips on a 2007 blue toyota fj cruiser all over vehicle.

Reported in: OTTAWA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

my inner fenderwells have cracked all the way through at the crumple zones. i have mentioned this to toyota, and they say it is because of my aftermarket bumper even though hundreds of documented cases have been found on stock fj cruisers of same year as mine. i feel this issue negates the strength of the fenders and would not react favorably in a crash.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

TIRES

my 2007 toyota fj cruiser has uneven wear on the edge of the tires at 40,000 miles. the original complaint that brought me to the dealership was a vibration in the steering wheel at 65mph. i was informed that there is a recall (campaign id # 06v235000) but my vehicle does not have the assigned for the recall. it certainly sounds like my vehicle is experiencing similar issues. i noticed the vibration approximately 3-4 months ago.

Reported in: MENDHAM NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

TIRES:BEAD

Reported in: MENDHAM NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2007 toyota fj cruiser has a design flaw in it's front fenders. the inner fenders bulge and tear which causes the fenders to bind on the doors, etc. the bulges and tears are in the "crumple' areas of the inner fenders designed to buckle during a crash. this defect weakens an area that should be intact .

Reported in: RICHLAND MO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

i have a 2007 toyota fj cruiser and the front inner fender are bulging and tearing at the crumple zone. i've contacted riverside auto where i bought it brand new and they basically told me there's nothing they will do to fix the issue, toyota has redesigned the inner fender 3 times so they know there is a problem but refuse to acknowledge it.

Reported in: SKANDIA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

STRUCTURE

defective paint. excessive chipping of paint on the vehicle. especially around the front window and side panels. not due to rocks. looks like polka dots all over.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tl*the contact has a 2004 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that sporadically the passenger side rear tire loses tire pressure. if the tire loses air pressure it may lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the possibility of a crash. he contacted the manufacturer and was informed by a representative that his vin number did not fall under recall #06v235000,(tires:bead), therefore he would have to assume responsibility for any repairs. the tires failure and current mileages were 10.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while operating a 2007 toyota fj (59,956 miles) all the instrument panel indicator lights came on and the brake pedal felt as if it went to the floor. you would practically have to stand on the brake pedal to get the brakes to function. for some drivers, it would be easy to assume that the brakes went out completely. this loss of brakes could have led to an accident. fortunately, it did not. taking the vehicle to the toyota dealer for service, it was determined that the �abs hydraulic booster�, part number 4705035052, had malfunctioned. obviously, this is a critical component. it is also a costly part at $2,145.99, plus labor.

Reported in: ERWIN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the inner fender liner metal fractured at the crumple zone. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated that he would have to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 102,000.

Reported in: LITCHFIELD AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield cracked from possible cold weather condition.

Reported in: ELY NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that he noticed on two occasions, the vehicle began to suddenly accelerate to almost 90 mph. when he inspected the vehicle, he saw that the floor mats slid up and were pushing against the gas pedal. the floor mats were not properly hooked to prevent the acceleration. he has not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer to-date. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. the current mileage was 29,939. the failure mileage was approximately 22,000. updated 03/01/10. *lj updated 06/11/10

Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F870

STEERING

while driving in a straight line at about 35 mph i experience sudden application of the right front brake and the skid indicator light came on. the application of the brake caused me the swerve to the right. had i been at highway speed i suspect that the fj would have rolled.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

toyota fj cruiser clutch pedal sticks when cold. the truck becomes unpredictable of what its going to do. toyota said its been working on a fix for over a year now and i haven't heard anything. if you look at toyota forums there are a lot of complaints.

Reported in: INDEPENDENCE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: INDEPENDENCE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own an 07 fj cruiser and my wife an 08, that has the exact same problem as the prius. when ever i go over a bump in the road at low speed and brake the brakes fail to work immediately when the car is on a bumpy or slippery surface, or when it drives over potholes i get that same thing. i have 26k on the vehicle and love it but now im confused about that brake problem or if there is one with this problem! help!!!!!!!!!!

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i drive a 2007 toyota fj cruiser and have experienced problems with braking on at least three occasions. i have heard from many other fj cruiser drivers who have also experienced this problem: when driving at relatively low speeds (below 40 mph) and attempting to brake, such as at a stoplight, the brakes will lock up causing the vehicle to continue to roll forward even while the brake is being pressed. it seems as though the abs kicks in as you can feel the "scraping" feeling through the pedal. from all other accounts and based on mine, it seems the common factor is rolling over uneven terrain while braking, such as a pothole, manhole cover, or just bumpy asphalt. so far i was fortunate not to have another car directly in front of me. however, i cam dangerously close to rolling through a red light which could have caused a collision with the traffic which had the green light. there are at least dozens of these same reports which i've read on just one fj cruiser owner forum. all are consistent with braking over uneven terrain which results in the vehicle continuing to roll forward.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. my brakes do exactly what is described with the 2010 prius. on uneven road surfaces and on sharp curves, the brakes periodically and momentarily fail. but a quick pump on the brakes with the foot off of the accelerator usually restores them instantly. i have had the brakes checked and so far it has been reported that they are in good shape. the last time it happened is stated herein under the heading "approximate incident date:".

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1. the 'unresponsive' issue - this seems to happen when braking at low speeds (under 40mph) and one side of the vehicle hits a pothole, uneven pavement, or loose gravel. the result is that the brakes become momentarily unresponsive until you release and pump the brake pedal again. it definitely feels like the brake electronics/software are confused and get caught in a momentary glitch as it figures out what to do. 2. the 'overresponsive' issue - this seems to happen under very similar conditions to the other issue - i.e., low speed braking over uneven or broken pavement. the result is that the brakes become super sensitive to the point that normal braking flings you and your passengers hard into to your seatbelt restraints, as if you are slamming on your brakes. the brake pedal gets a little mushy and then wham... the brakes kick in big time. i am pretty sure that this condition is created by the brake assist function.

Reported in: OLATHE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when applying my brakes on several occasions my brakes would fail to engage and stop the car. it occurs when i come to a stop under normal braking and one tire hits a bump such as a man hole cover. no matter what i do the brakes do not engage and the car continues to roll forward. anti lock does not engage when this occurs it is as if the brake pedal is dead. also, the opposite extreme occurred yesterday when applied my brakes with normal pressure and the vehicle braked very quickly and unexpectedly hard. everything flew forward in the vehicle. i believe these two issues are common to toyota fj cruiser owners and are dangerous life safety issues.

Reported in: HILLSBORO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the brake pedal drops to the floor, and the brakes stop working over bumps while braking. im assuming this is the anti lock brake system. but it feels very dangerous. the brakes completely give out and you continue to roll forward without stopping. only way to make it go awhile when it occurs is to let your foot off the brake and re-apply. but you are at risk at rear ending someone since the vehicle stops many feet farther then your supossed to. this also happened on my 2007 toyota tacoma (which i sold) im assuming it had the same braking system as my current toyota. i believe the anti lock brake is defective. *cn

Reported in: VILLA PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F970

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i bought my fj used in march with about 26k on it. love this truck to death until the brake failure slide!!!. i was coming to a stop at a busy intersection, i live in a busy city "newark nj" (i know i know, hold back the joke/sarcasm just for a bit ;-)). anywho, i was only doing about 25 or less and about 5-10 miles on a flat surface my car started to slide, i thought maybe it was oil on the ground or something so didn't pay it much mind. it was a very slow slide but it still slid a few feet where i had to pump the pedal to stop. it did it again when i was coming to an off ramp on rt 22. this time the truck slid super far the brake pedal was pressing just as hard against my foot as i pressed down to stop it, luckily there were no cars in front of me. scared the crap out of me!! this is when i found this forum and searched for similar problems. i found a few post printed them all out with suggested fixes and brought them to the dealer. i showed the service techs, and they like took a quick look and through them to the side. i said don't you want to keep these. they said no we don't need this stuff. they checked a bunch of stuff said brakes and pads were good, and said the problem was the brake fluid, so they changed it. road around for about another month or so and with no problems. until it happened again this time while i'm in stop and go traffic on my way to work. again slow pace but i still had to dip around the car in front of me and on to the shoulder to avoid hitting the car in front of me really sucks!! also it has happened to me with different tire pressures. i won't let my mom ever drive or borrow my truck because of this. if there is no recall soon i will rather sell my truck then kill someone. :-( *tw

Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2007 fj cruiser: when braking over uneven surface the abs kicks in and cause my brakes to go from 100% to 20%. i have talked to the dealership and read countless reports online and this is a real problem. i believe this is a similar issue to the abs problem with the prius and is a software issue with the fj cruisers abs.

Reported in: HOBOKEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the 2007 toyota fj cruiser has a similar if not the same braking issue as the prius. if the vehicle hits a bump, pothole etc while actively braking the brakes stop working until the brake pedal is completely let off and reapplied. almost caused several accidents in my case.

Reported in: BUFORD GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes fail momentarily after riding over a bumpy road. this is similar to the recall on the toyota prius.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

after accelerating from low speeds the steering sometimes has a large amount of movement left & right from very small steering inputs. resulting in a "death wobble" sort of a feeling. this happened before and after a lift kit and tires were installed.

Reported in: SULLIVAN NH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

STEERING

Reported in: SULLIVAN NH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was driving my model year 2007 toyota fj cruiser to work on the morning of 2/9/2010 at 0730. while braking for a red light the passenger side front tire went over a wet storm sewer drain grate. the slick surface of the drain grate caused the tire to skid. the abs system activated and the brakes released, allowing the vehicle to proceed unimpeded toward the intersection. i pressed the brake pedal harder. the vehicle stopped just into the intersection. there was no collision. i do not know if pressing the brake pedal harder had any effect or if the system managed to apply the brakes itself after the tires were on pavement again. this is the first time i have experienced this situation. the consequence was that the vehicle proceeded about 10 feet into the intersection, e.g. beyond the "stop" line. if the brakes had not released the vehicle would have stopped behind the white "stop" line. according to the toyota dealer there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Reported in: WEBSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

speed control speeds up vehicle when applying brakes to disengage speed control and slow vehicle. this has happened on numerous occasions while attempting to disengage the speed control by using the brake pedal.

Reported in: SALINA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump. i almost rear ended the car in front of me yesterday in the rain.

Reported in: WEST COVINA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

there is a small pot hole on the off ramp that i use to come home from work. every time i hit it, my brakes freak out and i have to pump them to recover and get my brakes back. i drive a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. (this is my second fj cruiser. my first one did the same thing on this pot hole.) it happens every time i hit it. didn't think much about it until i saw the recall investigation on the prius bakes. sounds just like what my fj does.

Reported in: CEDAR HILLS UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

toyota fj cruiser windshield cracks and chips easily. we've had our fj for two years and are on our 4th windshield. the smallest bit of debris creates a chip and sometimes it seems to begin to crack at the drivers side for no reason. dealer offers no solution except to charge $500 a pop to replace the windshield. this seems to be a widespread problem as it is mentioned on numerous web blogs and forums. incident date below is arbitrary as we've been driving with a cracked windshield for quite a while b/c we simply can't afford to replace yet another windshield at this time.

Reported in: TIVERTON RI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when braking on an uneven road surface the brakes momentarily fail.

Reported in: MILFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i took my 2007 toyota fj cruiser into the dealer around the end of 2007, it had 12,000 miles on it at the time. i told them that my gas pedal had stuck and i had to hold the brakes down and turn off the key to get it to stop. i then had to get out of the car in the middle of the road and reach down to release it. they told me that it must have stuck on the floor mat and to just watch it. it then stuck again about a year later and i was able to release it this time by kicking at it. i didn't think anymore of it until all the recalls started coming out on toyota gas pedals and i thought that you should know about this because it happened on a model that is not on the recall list and that the problem came up over two years ago. this incident is documented at thompson toyota in placerville, ca. i bought the car new at folsom toyota 2/2007. nothing has been done to fix this yet but the service director at thopson toyota was very concerned this time and said that someone was coming up from the bay area to look at it soon.

Reported in: SOMERSET CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

STRUCTURE

the toyota fj cruiser develops bulges in the engine bay over time with normal driving. these are in the crumple zones and eventually rip. toyota fails to fix this to spite having hundreds of documented cases. mine is one of them. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/toyota-fj-cruiser-polls/37556-do-you-have-inner-fender-bulges-cracking.html.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

this just happened to me again today, i have an 07 toyota fj cruiser bought in mid 06, i was driving in pa (where yellow lights are shorter than my normal nj ones), the light turned yellow right before i got to an intersection so i gave a little extra braking, just as i hit a series of small potholes, abs kicked in, the normal abs feeling happened in the pedal, but then even after the potholes where the road was fine, the abs should have "disengaged", there was no longer the normal abs "pulsing", instead i had a near dead pedal. i had to push down with all my might to slooooooowly bring the truck to a stop in the middle of the intersection (from 5mph to 0 in about 20 feet). instinct says brake harder when you are not slowing down, but i don't think i could have pushed any harder. i am really glad this was just to avoid a yellow light and not to avoid a car crossing my path, i surely would have nailed it as the truck slowly rolled to a stop with maybe 10% braking despite me standing on the brakes. i have found from experience the only way to recover from the dead pedal is to let off it completely, and then you have a normal pedal again. this has only happened to me maybe 6-7 times in my 50,000 miles on the fj, but so far i have been lucky and most of the time it is simply stopping at a yellow and not because i need a real emergency stop. i was 100% stock for the first 5-6 times, and this last time i have slightly bigger tires and a lift. they will probably just blame it on the my lift and tires, but its happened multiple times while 100% stock. one day i am going to kill someone, or myself. the police will just write it up as "failure to stop, drivers fault", but some of you who have experienced this will know otherwise.

Reported in: MOUNT HOLLY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was involved in an accident yesterday, thursday, 18feb10, at around 3:40 p.m. on the intersection of westheimer and beltway 8. i drive a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. there are 2 lights before i have to turn left on the beltway to head towards i-10. i stopped at the first light on the red light behind several cars as there was some traffic. then the light ahead to turn left on the beltway turned green so all of the vehicles traveled to the next light and started going thru the green light until it turned yellow. the 1st car at the light stopped and each vehicle stopped behind them including me. the problem was that instead of my car stopping when i hit the brakes it felt like the breaks tried to grab but they didn't grab and my fj cruiser kept on gliding until i hit the camry in front of me. the camry hit the lexus in front of her and the lexus hit a buick in front of her. it was very scary as i expected my brakes to brake when i hit them but instead it felt like my brakes tried to brake but they couldn't. the cops came and gave me a ticket for "failure to control speed" even though i was only going very slow since there was so much traffic but it was my fault because i hit the car from behind. the fj, the lexus and the buick were minimally damaged but the camry in front of me had the back-end smashed in. the police came and took our information and they checked out the owner of the camry because her neck hurt. i reported the accident to my allstate insurance and told them about my brake problem. i told them that in the past the only thing i had noticed was my car had problems in 2 instances when i was going over bumps. it felt like the brakes had trouble grabbing. i took my car into a allstate authorized dealer close by "don mcgill toyota" to have my car fixed but most of all to have my breaks checked. i won't feel comfortable driving my fj cruiser any more until the dealer can sure me that the break problem is fixed! i am so scared!

Reported in: PASADENA TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

unresponsive brakes when going over potholes . overly sensitive brakes at low speed .

Reported in: EMPIRE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2007 toyota fj cruiser. i've had acceleration issues with my toyota fj cruiser, as mentioned in the current recalled models. while attempting to come to a stop, the engine revs and "accelerates" at an uncontrollable level throwing the car out of control. this has happened a minimum of 3 time already and possibly more that i wrote off as other issues. 2 of the 3 times i turned sharply to the right and off the road without hitting anyone or anything, applying the brake until the engine slowed down and i could come to a full stop. i called toyota, (may 2009) and they thought it might be a computer issues affecting acceleration, of course this was before the widespread recall. these issues were not due to floor mats or sticky accelerators. i understand that my car, 2007 fj, is not part of the recall, but has the same issues as the recalled models.

Reported in: BEAUMONT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the first incidence occurred in december 2009. there were patches of icy snow along our street. i was approaching a stop sign (the speed limit is 25 mph) and applied the brakes. i applied the brakes sooner than what i would have normally due to the road conditions. as i applied the brakes, the front right wheel made contact with a patch of icy snow. much to my surprise, it was as if i had not applied any brakes at all, and my fj cruiser continued through the intersection which entered onto a main thoroughfare. there was no braking action and it was as if i had never put my foot on the brake. i really thought i was going to go through the intersection and be hit broadside and started to prepare for an accident. fortunately, i released and reapplied brake pressure, and my fj cruiser came to a stop. since this was the first braking incident i passed it off due to the snowy conditions of the road. the second incident happened again in december 2009. i was on a street that was under heavy construction and there was a lot of loose gravel on the road. i was driving approximately 25 to 30 mph. this time when i applied the brakes, i experienced the opposite effect. the brakes locked up and actually skidded to a stop as if i had applied the brakes in a panic situation (like i was going to rear-end the car in front of me). the third braking incident happened in january 2010. while driving in our neighborhood (the speed limit is 25 mph), i approached the stop sign and applied the brakes. as i applied the brakes the front right wheel contacted a patch of icy snow. again, it was as if i had not applied the brakes at all, and my fj cruiser continued through the intersection as if i had never put my foot on the brake. fortunately, there was not any traffic as i slid through the intersection. i released and reapplied brake pressure and my fj cruiser came to a stop.

Reported in: OGDEN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving my 2007 toyota fj cruiser v6 4x4 on a long stretch of two lane highway in clear weather conditions. cruise control was set at 70 mph. vehicle started speeding up on it's own to about 85 mph. i thought something was wrong with the cruise control. turned off cruise control, nothing happened. car was still accelerating. hit the brake pedal and nothing happened. car was still accelerating on it's own. i was getting ready to put the car into neutral, or pull the emergency brake... when i decided to hit the brake pedal hard with both feet several times. car finally started slowing down. it was like the vehicle had a mind of it's own. this occurred just before 7/20/09 and i took the vehicle into toyota for repair when we returned home. they couldn't find anything wrong with it. haven't had the issue since, but am afraid to drive the car on long stretches of highway. this car is not currently on the recall list. toyota had a certified master technician run a system test on all computer systems in vehicle and found no problem with the cruise function or any other electronic control components. this was on 7/20/07, that they confirmed all systems were operating as designed. i had two witnesses in the car with me and they saw what happened. i was lucky there were no other cars on that stretch of the highway during that 15-20 minute time frame.

Reported in: BEND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

after reading that this department was "opening a formal investigation of the toyota prius hybrid model year 2010 to look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump", i realized that this exactly describes my experience on several occasions with my 2007 toyota fj cruiser. i did not report this to the dealership. i thought it was my fault for my speed when hitting the uneven surface. i don't know really why i didn't ask about this but this definitely happened on more than one occasion.

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. occasionally when the contact attempted to accelerate at various speeds, he noticed that the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor causing the vehicle to accelerate. in order to stop the vehicle the contact had to apply extreme braking pressure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 31000.

Reported in: HOUME LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F070

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i drive a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. i've owned the vehicle since august 2006. two times since i've owned the vehicle, it has accelerated unexpectedly. each time, it has taken me off guard. one time i was in a 35 mph zone and it got up to 50 or 60 mph. in both incidents, i switched the car into neutral and the engine continued to rev. i waited for the engine to return to normal before putting it back into drive. both times, i think i was going a slow enough speed that the brake helped slow the vehicle down also. i have inspected my floor mat and it was never near the gas pedal during any of the incidents. i assumed that these were just rare occurrences. now, after hearing other toyota owners describe similar issues, i'm wondering if this is related to a mechanical defect.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

s10 appropriate handling ltr re sticking gas pedal in a toyota vehicle. *kb the consumer stated the gas pedal would mainly stick when he pulled into a parking space. the vehicle would continue to accelerate although the consumer applied the brakes. *jb updated 04/27/10

Reported in: CONROE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2007 toyota cruiser trd - tie rod broke. i was backing out of my driveway and turning the steering wheel was difficult. i got out and looked at the vehicle. one tire was pointed one way and one the other. there weren't any events leading up to the failure. shortly before the tie rod broke, steering felt as if i was on ice for a few short moments. fortunately, i wasn't driving the vehicle when the tie rod broke. vehicle was undriveable and towed to a toyota dealership in edmonds, wa. the tie rod was replaced by toyota. dealership had no information as to how it could have happened. no reason was given. car was 2 weeks out of warranty and dealership wasn't going to cover this safety issue. after applying some pressure, they did handle the problem.

Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1) problem has happened twice: driving approximately 35 mph then hitting a pothole at just the moment braking was required because traffic ahead had stopped; while my foot was on the brake, the pedal dropped to the floor with no braking action. only after releasing and pumping, did braking action return. 2) this has occurred twice. both times i narrowly avoided causing accidents -- not to mention the sudden rush of fear and panic i experienced. 3) no corrective action taken. the dealer said they were unable to recreate the problem.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

STEERING

i have a 2007 toyota fj. the steering seems terribly weak and unpredictable. it drives like a vehicle that has tens of thousands of miles on it, but the steering has been like this since i purchased it. i've had the wheels aligned three times, but the problem continues. toyota says the there is no issue but that the steering on this style vehicle is just sensitive. while i really enjoy the vehicle, i'm always on full alert when driving knowing that at any given time, the steering may suddenly take the vehicle left or right with no predictability. i've driven a large number of suvs and pickup trucks. i have never experienced a newer vehicle that requires so much attention to the steering. it may go left or right when the roadway surface changes, when encountering uneven roadway surfaces, when transitioning from wet to dry or ice to clear pavement, or for seemingly no reason at all. often i find myself actually counter steering (inputting opposite tension on the wheel) to keep the vehicle from going leaving the lane i'm traveling in. it is very unpredictable while changing lanes. as i begin a slow move to an adjacent lane, the steering may suddenly just pull me over to which i then have to counter steer to keep from going too far.

Reported in: EAGLE RIVER AK || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that it became very difficult to see the traffic light whenever he was the first vehicle at the light. he had to lean forward to see the lights hanging above the intersection. the inability to see the traffic light may be due to the design of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 12. the current mileage was 24000.

Reported in: QUEENS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i experienced braking failure while driving in wet conditions with melting snow in town at speeds from 0 to 30 mph. brakes felt extremely mushy and vehicle only slowed by applying extraordinary pressure to brake pedal. at stop, pedal continued to depress all the way to floor and despite standing on brake, vehicle continued to creep forward. i am 6' 1" tall and over 190 pounds, depressing the pedal as hard as i could, completely standing on pedal, i could not keep this vehicle from moving ahead. i believe if this vehicle had been being driven by a shorter, lighter person, the potential for a serious accident would have been greatly increased. vehicle exhibited same failure two or three more times while driving home (total of 5 mile trip). next day inspected fluid reservoir, lines and hubs for any fluid. reservoir was at proper level and no sign of any leakage. since that isolated incident vehicle brakes have performed appropriately.

Reported in: DOVER NH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. while at a stop light or whenever the vehicle would sit idle, the engine rpms would increase abnormally and the vehicle would proceed to lunge forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he advised the failure was normal and due to lack of lubrication in the propeller shaft, causing the solenoid to stick. the dealer did not investigate the vehicle any further and to date, the vehicle continued to demonstrate the failure. there were no open recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000 and the current was 45,000.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11FX70

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my toyota fj cruiser once again scared the life out of me. the vehicle again started to accelerate at high speed when traveling down hill. i live in pr with lots of hills. i went to a dorado dealer who told me my vehicle was out of warranty. i had less than 36k miles but have owned the vehicle for more than 3 years. i believe the vehicle is a problem which merits your attention. the vehicle has done this to me many times. please look into this problem and bring us peace of mind.

Reported in: PATILLAS PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F870

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. while driving in snow or any wet, slippery road conditions, the antilock braking system would engage without driver intent. immediately, there would be a 3 second loss of braking power as if he released his foot from the brake pedal. the manufacturer advised him that there were no recalls on the vehicle and the would not offer any assistance. the dealer performed a diagnostic test; however, the failure could not be duplicated. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 79,000.

Reported in: BELCHER TOWN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2007 fj cruiser's brakes fail occasionally while braking on a bumpy road surface. when this happens, the first instinct is to press the brake peddle harder to the floor but the vehicle continues moving forward at the same speed of travel prior to the application of the brake. i have tried pumping the brake when this happens but if the road surface continues to be uneven the problem persists. i have had a few close calls but luckily have not had an accident yet.

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, proceeding to a complete stop. the vehicle surged without warning. when the brakes were engaged there was a slow response. the failure continued until the gear was shifted into neutral position. the failure occurred spontaneously. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the current and failure mileages were 18,000. updated 6/1/10 *cn the consumer stated the incidents happened on dry roads and the incidents has happened three other times within the last 6 months. no floor mats were involved during the incidents. the consumer has since traded the vehicle. updated 06/04/10.*jb

Reported in: IRONWOOD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that when driving at speeds of 25 mph and traveling over a bump or pothole, the anti-lock braking system would activate but the brakes would not engage. the contact stated that the failure would occur at least five times whenever the vehicle was in operation. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the contact was concerned with the brakes potentially causing a crash to occur without warning. the failure mileage was 31,500 and the current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: STONEHAN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

temporary brake failure when driving over gravel county road. brake pedal was depress and the brakes failed to slow the vehicle, causing it to roll through a stop sign and over the railroad tracks. abs system seemed to be activated during this failure, the abs pulsing was felt in the brake pedal. when the brakes were reapplied they worked normally. this has occurred about three times over the last few months.

Reported in: SAGLE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

EQUIPMENT

abs system failure in 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the abs, vsc, and vsc trac and skidding light came on on or about march 22, 2010. toyota dealer had trouble finding "problem" albeit they said the vehicle had no brakes or almost no brakes. they replaced the master cylinder assembly and in an unrelated issue replace ildler pulleys. picked up vehicle that was alleged repaired and driven by technicians to verify it was repaired and brakes worked. within about 20 miles of driving, brakes became very soft and car was hard to stop in a reasonable distance without veering. called dealership from vehicle on march 27, 2010 and was told to bring it in monday, but it was safe to drive unitl monday. i was told jamming on the brakes may cause the vehicle to skid uncontrolable and that the abs system and vsc would not cause brake failure. i drove the vehicle approximately 200 miles on a trip to see my mother and father. the vehicle was difficult to stop in a reliable and safe manner.

Reported in: DEER PARK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: DEER PARK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: DEER PARK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph when he noticed a squeaking and metal popping noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the front frame rail near the right motor mount was broken. the dealer also advised him to take the vehicle to a body shop to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 61,000. the current mileage was 61,976. updated 11/05/10. *lj

Reported in: EL CAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

after leaving the car wash i applied brakes without any stopping power for ~ 40 ft with full pressure. i slowly came to a stop using first gear with a manual transmission. i assumed it may be wet brakes but once stopped i reapplied the brakes and noticed the brakes were working properly. exiting an off ramp at ~ 40mph i gently applied brakes to slow and suddenly the brakes were at almost full pressure causing me to release the brakes to avoid skidding.

Reported in: VERNONIA OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VISIBILITY

road debris during normal commute highway driving has resulted in multiple horizontal and vertical cracks in the windshield. i have replaced the windshield twice and the windshield recently cracked again. my company owns six 2007 fj cruisers and four of the vehicles windows cracked within the first four months of operation. previous to the fj cruiser, i commuted along the same route in another vehicle for four years and did not sustain damage to the windshield.

Reported in: WALNUT CREEK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser with a manual transmission. the throttle management software is a joke at best and dangerous at worst. the vehicle engine rpm will not go below 12-1800rpm when the vehicle is moving unless the speed is somewhere below 5mph. this can be very annoying at times and dangerous at others. driving on ice, towing a trailer, driving in hilly terrain. there is no engine braking available at any speed above 5mph. when the software does finally close the throttle completely it does so abruptly causing a jerky condition that can lead to loss of control on ice. at 20mph, for instance driving in a school zone, the throttle cannot be set to maintain a steady speed. the vehicle alternates between accelerating and almost complete throttle shut off. there is no in between. i have seen this same behavior when driving off road in steep terrain. not only is it annoying but it is dangerous. i have had the vehicle to toyota twice and they claim it is normal for this model and that there is nothing that can be done. the other thing that it does is hold the last rpm for several seconds when shifting between gears. not so much dangerous as annoying and causes excessive wear on driveline components and is also extremely wasteful of fuel.

Reported in: PEYTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: PEYTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: PEYTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

airbags failed to inflate upon hitting a guardrail.

Reported in: BLACK MOUNTAIN NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

i think by now it's fairly obvious that toyota has a real problem with the ra61f 6 speed manual transmission. this should be covered under warranty, because its pilot shaft/ bell housing issue that causes the t/o bearing to make noise. i can't believe that toyota haven't done anything about this. someone's got to get this out there, and get media attention drawn to this.

Reported in: WOODSTOCK GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the abs on our 2007 toyota fj cruiser gives you the feeling of not working when it starts to engage . the car feels like it is speeding up instead of stopping. this happens when you try to stop when going over a rough surface.

Reported in: OAK LAWN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. while having the vehicle inspected by the dealer, the contact was informed there was a crack in the frame near the engine mount and that the engine would need to be replaced. there were no prior warnings indicating the engine was failing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Reported in: KAILUA KONA HI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i currently own a 2007 toyota fj cruiser and have experienced problems with the abs braking system. as of yet it has not caused an accident in my vehicle, but sooner or later someone will be killed if this problem is not corrected. when coming to a stop and applying the brakes if you should happen to hit a rut in the road you seem to loose your abs and the vehicle begins to act very erratic until you come to a complete stop, almost to the point of losing control of the steering. this has happened to my vehicle at least a dozen or more times in the 2 1/2 years i've owned it.

Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i lease a toyota 2007 fj cruiser which caught on fire. fire was to steering column area. 911 was called /police and fire responded. the fire was visible from the blinker arm hole. fire was extinguished by myself. toyota til this day has not told me the cause. it has been in the dealership since. i don't want the car. toyota has been called numerous times. yet no one gives me an answer. i don't want this to happen to any toyota owner. a guy named troy offered me a $1000.00 dollars to be on my merry way. i don't want it. especially after their coverup.

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

05-14-2010 i have been very concerned about this fender bulge and /cracking problem on the fj's. well it was my turn, a bulge right there on the drivers side crumple zone. lets face it, if the crumple zone is already crumpled before you get in an accident, how is it going to help you if you get into an accident. i took it to the dealer, they contacted the fts, field technician specialist. the fts wanted to see if the fj to see if it was stock. i did have one modification. after reading everything i could get my hands from the forums members on this subject i decided to have a readylift� leveling kit, installed in the front only to prevent the tires from hitting the inter fender wells. the lift only raised the front 2.25 inches and the drive remained the same. any modification problems that toyota may have a problem with can be handled with a copy of the magnuson � moss warranty act of 1975. the field technician specialist checked out bulge on the driver�s side crumple and they verified front inner fender was bulged and recommend the replacement of the right & left front inner fenders. 06-28-2010 i got the fj back from the body shop on thursday the 24th. both the apron sub-assemblies & reinforcement sub-assemblies were replaced. under the hood i couldn't even tell if it was worked on. after all that i have read and the folks i have talked to i�m glad toyota stepped up to the plate and fixed the problem. let�s hope it stays fixed.

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

STRUCTURE

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

STRUCTURE:BODY

body tears in the inside front fender wall of 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the tears were discovered at 23k miles after reading about the problem with pre-01/07 vehicles online. the manufacturer claims that these tears only happen if the vehicle is subject to a severe impact of 9g or above. i've driven every mile on this vehicle, it has never had any sort of hard impact at all. the dealer also suggested that the add-on front bumper caused the damage. the bumper, sold and installed by the toyota dealer, is aftermarket, but 27% of users reporting this problem online are 100% factory. i don't know when the damage occurred, but the vehicle has not been hit "jumped" or otherwise roughly treated. the cracks are at some body filler between two panels, and i suspect are the result of material fatigue. manufacturer claims that i must have somehow damaged the vehicle and they are not responsible.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE:BODY

cracks and bulges on both sides of the inner fenders appeared out of no where.. i noticed them during an oil change. i don't off road, its almost strictly a commuting vehicle. i'm worried this is a safety problem and want it remedied asap.

Reported in: AZLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the vehicle was being repaired at the dealer for an unrelated failure when the contact was advised that the front interior fenders was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. there were no prior warnings of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 49,000.

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2007 toyota fj cruiser. i have this suv since sep., 2007. the only problem i have with this suv is the abs brake system, which doesn't work right. when coming to a stop, if there is a metal manhole cover or a pot hole when i apply brake, the abs activates and stays active (no brake at all) long after i have crossed the hole causing the suv to roll much further than i would have without abs. i lost brake completely during this process, and i almost hit the car in front of me on that day. i had to release and re-apply brake to get the brake work again. but this isn't the way how abs works. there are many other fj owners having the same problem.

Reported in: ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact was driving in snowy weather and approaching a traffic stop. he proceeded to make a left turn when another vehicle came through the intersection and crashed into the side of the contact's vehicle. the contact's vehicle was pushed several feet down the street and into the curb. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to his neck and spine. the vehicle was able to be driven after the accident. the insurance company stated the air bags did not deploy, because the side step on the vehicle took the brunt of the collision. updated 01/31/11/ *bf updated 03/24/11 status update. updated evoq 04/19/11

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. when coming to stop the contact drove over a pot hole and when applying the brakes the vehicle did not stop and began to lunge forward. the brake pedal extended to the floor and the contact had to release her foot so that the pedal will release; otherwise, she had to pull it up manually. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and they could not duplicate the problem. the failure occurred five additional times and was taken to the dealer five times as well. the contact replaced the brake pad and rotors which did not resolve the failure. the failure mileage was 29000 and the current mileage was 75000.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while traveling in the far right hand lane, in a work zone at designated speeds as controlled by road workers. the vehicle in front of me applied brakes causing me to due the same. my brakes initially grabbed momentarily and then released unexpectedly, while i was still applying the brakes. i jammed on the brakes the tires locked up and nose dived violently.....barely avoiding an accident. obvious significant brake system failure.

Reported in: RAEFORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

this is a common problem being reported on toyota based forums. when you apply the brakes and only one side (left or right) of the vehicle is over some rough terrain, the brakes release even with the brake continually being pressed. it leaves the vehicle rolling instead of stopping until you hit the brakes again. some people have claimed it will engage again if keeping it depressed, but only after more than a second has past. i can recreate this action time and time again with the same failure happening every time.

Reported in: GALVESTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

i have discovered bulging and cracking issues in the engine bay inner fender aprons at the location of the crumple safety zones. toyota dealer and customer service personnel are aware of the issue but will not escalate my complaint or allow me to speak with a supervisor. further investigation shows that there is a high amount of owners experiencing some bulging and cracking issues with 2007 and some early 2008 models. the bulges and cracks in the inner fenders seem to be attributed to a toyota design flaw through certain vin numbers. some speculation was made that aftermarket steel bumpers had put extra weight and stress on the fenders, causing them to crack, but hundreds of fj's equipped with aftermarket bumpers suffered no damage. it is rumored that toyota addressed the problem in most 2008 models by boxing the inner fender and adding a third layer of metal and a new bolt inside the fender. this is a huge safety concern as it negates the absorptive properties of the frontal crumple zone, in addition to the obvious structural problems.

Reported in: GREYBULL WY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

this is a toyota ecm computer electrical malfunction. i was waiting in my 2007 toyota fj cruiser at a traffic stop for the light to change from red to green. at this time, i felt a hard "bump" as if another car had rear-ended my fj. there was this real hard "thump." the fj had shifted gears on its own while at a complete stop. either the transfer case differential and/or the electrical rear differential locked up. both my hands were on the steering wheel and my right foot was on the brake at the time. there is no driver's side floor mat. the fj got a strong grip on the road and it lurched forward. there was a lot of extra power and a lot more traction than in the normal "d" mode for driving on dry pavement. instinctively, i pressed down harder on the brake in order to keep the fj from moving into the intersection. two seconds later, there was another "thump" and the fj shifted back into the normal road gear "d." i believe what happened is that the ecm computer sent a malfunctioning signal and locked up one or both of the differentials. this happened with an automatic transmission on dry pavement and stop when there was no driver command to shift gears. the sensation i felt is similar to using my fj for off-road driving and shifting into 4wd "low," but this was much more severe. my concern is that the ecm computer might malfunction highway speeds of 70 mph. it could send a similar command to lock up either the transfer case differential or electric rear differential. if this happens, the fj becomes a 5,000 lb. flying missile, basically out of control. i would not be able to steer the fj or to navigate turns properly. it would become a danger not only to myself, but to all other cars in the immediate vicinity. this is the first time it happened. something is dangerously wrong with toyota's ecm computer system in the fj cruiser.

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

after a "panic stop" in my 2007 toyota fj cruiser, the brake master cylinder failed. when at a stop light, the brakes will slowly fade until the pedal is on the floor and the truck will roll forward. this is not covered under warranty and i will have to pay to replace it. this is has occurred with other people and is documented on fjcruiserforums.com.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1. i was driving home from work and was on the highway. the cars in front of me came to an abrupt stop, causing me to slam my breaks while i was doing 40-ish. 2. this caused the car to bake stumble as the breaks slowed the car, then came lose causing the car to lunge forward, then momentarily brake, then lose braking again. this caused me to almost slam in to the car in front of me. 3. i have not taken corrective action as this should addressed by toyota as there are many many people describing the same issue.

Reported in: DORAL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

summary: the primary safety system (brakes) in my 2007 toyota fj cruiser failed twice. the local toyota dealership utilizing toyota national resources were unable to isolate the problem. the solution was to completely replace brake system and charge it to me. the lack of availability of parts nationally (backorder) resulted in a completely unreasonable repair timeframe. the vehicle was out of service for 49 days and cost $2503.99 to repair. october 1, 2010 driving in traffic depress brake. the pedal goes completely to floor board. no indication of problems via interior warning lights. october 6, 2010 problem determined to be brake master cylinder. part ordered (47025-35111 cylinder sub-assembly) through internet site of lakeland toyota in florida. the cost of the part is $981.37 and the part is on backorder. estimated deliver is 10/26/10. october 26, 2010 part arrives and is installed. multiple warning lights are indicated on interior display. november 1, 2010 toyota dealership determines the new master cylinder assemblies computer is defective. november 4, 2010 toyota dealership replaces new master cylinder computer with my old computer. the result is the warning lights turning off and indicates the problem has been fixed. the mechanic take the vehicle on a test drive activates the antilock brakes which results in an unexpected loss of vehicle control. the service manager refuses to return the vehicle claiming it is unsafe to drive. no warning lights are indicated on the vehicle. november 10, 2010 toyota dealership determined that the master cylinder within the new master cylinder assemblies is faulty. brake solenoid components are also determined to be faulty and a contributing factor in the loss of vehicle control. toyota recommends that complete brake assembly (47050-35072 $1823.87) be replaced. this is virtually the entire brake system of the vehicle. this assembly is on backorder as well. november 18, 2010 vehicle repaired and returned.

Reported in: GREENVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: GREENVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: GREENVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. when the vehicle stopped the anti lock and traction control lights began illuminating on the dashboard. while examining the vehicle he noticed that the front drivers side wheel speed sensor was broken. he attempted to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer but the vehicle would not accelerate because the wheels were locked. while towing the vehicle a loud popping noise was heard and all of the wheels except the front drivers side wheels began to turn. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the speed sensor wire was replaced. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. updated 02/02/11 *cn

Reported in: MECHANICSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2007 toyota fj cruiser has a definite and very serious brake problem! on at least 6 to 8 occasions brakes have locked up and caused temporary loss of control of the vehicle! on some occasions, i feel that a less-experienced driver could have crashed!! one occasion was at 55 mph while passing another vehicle. this occasional scary experience has been reported by numerous owners of this vehicle on the fj cruiser forum, but this dangerous condition is not being addressed by toyota!!! help!!!!!

Reported in: FREDONIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

AIR BAGS

tl *the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph in the snow, the contact lost control of the vehicle which went into a ditch, hitting several trees. none of the air bags in the vehicle deployed. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Reported in: FRANKFORT KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 fj cruiser engine bay body rips, noticed at approximately 75k. no off roading since purchased used december 2007 with 32k already clocked. rips are symmetrical on both sides of the engine bay inner fender apron.

Reported in: MCDONOUGH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

AIR BAGS

on jan.7th around 10:00pm my son and his cousin and her boy friend was going to the store for snacks. the road was covered with snow and he had the fj cruiser in 4-wheel drive. the fj cruiser slid off the road and flipped over into the river. the vehicle has several air bags in it and not one of them deployed. thank god, they were not hurt, although they did go to the hospital. need less to say the fj cruiser was totaled. no one of the air bags went off.

Reported in: MULLENS WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

i own two 2007 toyota fj cruisers, and both of the windshields have cracked. i've looked up on several forums, blogs, etc..., in regards to this problem and it seem that many other toyota fj cruiser owners are experiencing the same problem. i believe the design and the quality of the windshields they installed on these vehicles are sub standard and hinder the safety of these vehicles in an accidental rollover. toyota fails to acknowledge this problem and blames road debris for this problem. i would like for an investigation to be open so the can determine the integrity of the windshield, and hopefully a recall will be ordered to replace these defective windshields.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F870

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj crusier. the contact stated that the seat belts would not retract backward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that because the vehicle was outside of warranty and there were no recalls, repairs would be at the contacts expense. the manufacturer confirmed what the dealer stated and provided no further assistance. the failure mileage was 54,000.

Reported in: GOLETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2007 fj cruiser with 60,000 blew a head gasket. there is major engine damage from over heating. temp gauge never read that the car was over heating or that there were any engine problems. also at a red light the car switched gears and a moment later switched back .it lurched forward with a big thump. i was at a full stop with my foot on the brake luckily!

Reported in: SIERRA MADRE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

STRUCTURE:BODY

left section of the hood of a 2007 toyota fj cruiser flew off while driving on the highway, causing cars to swerve. no wrecks. i took the car to a body shop and they said those panel fly off all the time because they are not affixed in place. no screws, glue, or nails. nothing. very dangerous. could have killed families traveling along the highway for summer vacations.

Reported in: TEXAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F470

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2007 toyota fj, in various occasions when applying medium hard pressure to the brakes, i have two different brake reactions: 1. the tires will lock and screech for a short period of time, momentarily loosing control, i automatically let go of the brake pedal, push again to regain control and then the car just keeps rolling like no brakes were applied. or, 2. if i have to press on the brakes and the road the car happens to be on is a bit rough, with gravel, ridges or potholes or maybe just a poorly patched asphalt, the car will suddenly just roll, like no brake has been applied, even though i am pressing on the brake pedal, like loosing most of or all braking power. last event happened a couple of days ago where a car cut me off by a toll pay area, i pressed on the brakes hard just as the car was going over a rough section of the road and it kept rolling as with no brakes, and literally just by fractions of an inch did not hit the other car. i have gone to the dealer with the complain, they want me to pay for checking the problem, but i am going to have a tough time reproducing the problem, even though it is pretty consistent, its really not safe to try to reproduce. as i said previously the stated event was not the first one but certainly the most scary, and has happened at least 4 to 5 times in the years i've owned the car.

Reported in: DELMAR NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my toyota fj cruiser accelerates by itself. typically, when it is stopped and idling, like at a light or stop sign. it does this when either i or my mother is driving it. the particular event i want to tell you about happened in august 2009. i was at a stoplight, in the center lane, and was going to change lanes when the light changed. i turned the wheel to the left before the light changed. when i took my foot off the brake, the vehicle accelerated rapidly into the left lane. i did not touch the gas pedal. my vehicle was struck by a pickup truck approaching in the left lane. the young girl driving the pickup truck was talking on her cell phone and did not expect my vehicle to move in front of her so fast. damage to my vehicle was about $1,800. i took my vehicle into a local shop for 30k service and shortly thereafter and they did not find any problems. i have seen that toyota claims there is no problem, but this is a serious safety problem. i really never know when my vehicle is going to surge. i have sent a letter to toyota requesting them to fix my vehicle and pay for the accident. i have not heard from them yet, but it has only been a few days.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEZU11F670

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

noticed a vibration in the brake pedal. it stopped after a while. two weeks later, vehicle shuddered while braking to a stop at a very low speed. all the dash emergency lights for brakes, abs, vsc, lit up and braking ability ceased. used emergency hand brake to stop. parked vehicle and had towed to toyota dealer per instructions in owners manual. computer analysis indicated failed master cylinder. 2007 fj cruiser w/55,000 miles. $2258 cost of new master cylinder assembly + $495 labor + $101 towing + $10 misc + $218 tax = $3082.19 total cost for part replacement. have old part in possession.

Reported in: GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact was driving and when the brake pedal was engaged it went to the floor and the contact had to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the master brake cylinder failed to maintain pressure and that caused the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage and current mileages were 83,000.

Reported in: DRAPER UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

there are times when my 2007 fj cruiser starts to shake. also since i first bought my vehicle, as i pressed on the brakes while being at a stop light, it would jerk and feel as if someone had slightly bumped into me from the rear of the vehicle when there was clearly no one behind my vehicle. this happens quite a bit. my main concern is that as i was driving recently i compressed the brakes before attempting a turn and absolutely no braking action happened. i wasn't going fast enough to overturn the vehicle, but none the less it is a very dangerous thing for a vehicle such as the fj cruiser to make turns at certain speeds, so for the brakes not to work at an important time can cause a severe, if not fatal accident. as i made the turn efficiently(by making a wider turn), i tried once again to use my brakes in which they felt like they were trying to catch again. at this time i felt unsafe and felt compelled to use the emergency brake. i have taken my vehicle to get looked at and they have stated an issue with the master cylinder. i have taken the time to look at various sites and forums in which many people have complaints of the same issues. this is a very dangerous issue for a vehicle that already has a caution for turnovers. my vehicle is a 2007 with under 39,000 miles on it. this should not be happening to a vehicle with mileage such as this. please address this issue for the concern of all fj cruiser owners and the safety of all other drivers around this faulty action. thank you. *kb

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F970

STRUCTURE:BODY

informed via the internet about possible problem, with at this time unknown cause, december 2006. inner front fender ripping and bulging of fender support panels leading eventually to jamming of front doors while in the closed position when front fenders drop down to a lower position on frame blocking same. this appears to be occurring to approximately 20% of the older vehicles with build dates of 06', 07' & 08' with mileage from 10,000 to 75,000. information gathered from fj cruiser forum via the internet and web research. vehicle has been taken to dealer for inspection and am awaiting a response. damage was not discovered until 60600 miles when vehicle was being inspected after detailing, mileage of damage occurrence is unknown. dealer inspected vehicle and took pictures at their location.

Reported in: ARIZONA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that the passenger side seat belt would not retract. the dealer did not offer any assistance due to the mileage on the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 77,000. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: CRAWFORD MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

2007 toyota fj cruiser. passenger seat belt would not retract backward. the vehicle was taken to the toyota dealer who advised that because the vehicle was outside of the 6 year/60,000 mile warranty and no recalls, the repair/replacement of the passenger seat belt assembly was at my expense. the driver side seat belt is also showing signs of a weak retract and appears that it will also require replacement soon.

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F770

STRUCTURE:BODY

the inner fender wall liners are splitting on each side. the fj has on 69k miles. we only found out about this problem when we took the vehicle into the deal for noises we heard under the hood. toyota refuses repairing the problem completely.

Reported in: PEORIA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F170

SEAT BELTS

purchased certified used toyota and never tried to use rear seat belts. when we tried to use seat belts all the rear seat belts were not working" would not latch".

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

SEAT BELTS

i believe that seat belts are one of the most important safety features on a car and should last the life of a car. i am very surprised that the seat belts on this car started to show a failing trend at almost 40000 miles. both passenger and driver sides are failing, retracting and locking-up issues. passenger side completely failed yesterday, it is locked up. cost to fix is very expensive. .many fj owners are reporting the same problem, i encourage those with the same issue to file a complaint rather than posting it on fj cruiser forum. it should be a recall issue and toyota should assume such a responsibility for fixing an important safety feature.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while slowing for a red light, i slid on a small patch of ice. the brake pedal went to the floor and the abs system released my brakes. i lifted my foot off the brake pedal and the abs disengaged. i reapplied the brakes and stopped the vehicle.

Reported in: AVON LAKE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: SHELTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

at 55 mph, i applied my brakes and rather than stopping the vehicle, the brake pad went all the way to the floor. by pumping the brakes repeatedly and slowing to a point i could apply the emergency brake, i was able to stop the vehicle. had i needed to stop quickly, i would not have been able to. the master cylinder failed causing the braking issue. i had the component replaced and have had no braking issues since. the master cylinder has been recalled on 740,000 toyota vehicles, but not the fj cruiser. issues with braking/master cylinder have been reporting on www.nhtsa.gov for the 2007 fj cruiser, so this is a known issue. i have requested that toyota open an investigation for this issue, but they have not.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F470

WHEELS

to whom it may concern, i recently bought out the lease of my 20007 fj cruiser from the hollywood toyota dealership. i'm writing to notify you that i am extremely unhappy with my service and that i feel unsafe in my toyota vehicle. i recently had to have my fj cruiser towed to the dealership because my front wheel nearly fell off while i was driving. when i inspected the tire it was clear that the wheel studs had broken clean off the body. the tire was barely hanging on by a thread. i'd like to note that upon purchasing the vehicle, i paid a substantial amount of extra money to have it "certified" by the dealership service department. it has been serviced at the dealership since the certification and it has only ever been worked on by toyota dealer service technicians. i never heard about any issues with wheels or about wheel defects or recalls. after the wheel incident, the hollywood toyota service department notified me that the wheel studs were defective and had failed. i have never been notified by toyota about this possible issue in my model car. i believe that if there is a known defect in a product that all toyota owners should be notified about it. after only the hub with obviously broken studs was replaced the dealership service department told me that there was no guarantee that more wheel studs wouldn't break off my other wheels. if i cannot be guaranteed by toyota that the wheels will stay on my car while i drive it then i have to say that i have lost all confidence in the brand and will never purchase another product from both toyota or this dealership ever again. i also asked the service department to notify the sales manager that sold me the vehicle so they could follow up with me to reassure me about the repairs. this request was ignored. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

heard noise coming from back of car. sounded like it could be the brakes. took it to toyota, was told it was the rear differential. my husband is a quadriplegic and we have a lift on the back of our car. need it for his scooter. car only had a little over 80,000 miles on it. have always bought toyota... no one will help. won't even meet me half way. not the dealer, not the people i wrote to at toyota, no one. this is not right. i have even gone online and found many others with the same complaint. will anyone listen? it is in the shop right now and we are having it repaired for just over $1,600 dollars. *js

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

POWER TRAIN

the fj cruiser i purchased in 2007 was quite reliable until recently and it seems that this is a serious defect with the machined differential in early builds of this model. toyota will not take responsibility for this defective differential for some reason although there have been over 1000 cases so far posted on the internet specifically related to the carbon brittlely in the differentials that are failing. i have included a few references below: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/35767-broken-rear-diff-build-date-please.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/transmissions-transfer-cases-traction-aids/126060-rear-diff-problem-07-a.html http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2007/toyota/fj_cruiser/ i took my car to the toyota dealer of marin and they are now trying to charge me $2200 for a new differential, i am refusing to pay and i spoke to toyota, they are denying there is a problem. here is my toyota case number, [xxx] please help resolve this serious issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: SAUSALITO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

STEERING

once vehicle is cruising on highway at speeds between 55-70mph, steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. have had the tires swapped, rotated and balanced at different business and still have same issue. dealership says everything is fine. did a test drive with them and it shook and still said everything was fine.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F770

STEERING

when you get above 55 the steering wheel begins to shake and also when braking.

Reported in: HOOPER UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

since late june of 2012, my trd fj cruiser has had serious steering wheel shake at about 62 miles an hour. it seems as though the steering wheel vibrates slightly between 55-60 and 65-70 but experiences peak shake at about 62 exactly. the shake in the steering is incredibly vigorous and makes me concerned for the safety of the vehicle. i have spoken with mechanics at my local truck shop and they do not know what the problem could be as the suspension is not significantly raised and the wheels are in good shape with a recent alignment. the steering also the steering lists to the right noticeably when at it's full vibration speed (62 mph).

Reported in: RIDGEFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

STEERING

while driving my certified pre-owned fj at 65mph, i experience significant steering wheel shimmy where the steering wheel oscillated left and right at least15 degrees in each direction. as soon as vehicle speed dropped to 64mph, the oscillation stopped. this is repeatable. the vehicle has stock wheels and tires.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

another fender bulge issue. the bulge started at 30k miles. i'm at 90k miles now and the passenger side bulge has now become a tear. the drivers side has also become a tear. i believe this issue is very common on the fj cruisers built in 2007. this issue was attended to on the newer models. the crumple zones is where these tears appear and i am very concerned for the safety of myself and my passengers. my vehicle is not the first this has happened to and it will not be the last until toyota recognizes this as an epic failure on their part. i cannot understand how a vehicle that has 90k miles still has the stock battery and brake pads but has two major tears in the body!

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STEERING

steering shakes at speeds at and above 35 mph, i had the dealer look at it and they say it is okay. it has pretty much been there for the past year, i had a 93 land cruiser with 253000 miles that did not have steering wheel shake like the fj does.

Reported in: CAMAS WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that when driving 40 mph and above, he would hear a loud whining noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the pinion gears and driver's side rear wheel bearing assembly failed. the vehicle was not repaired. approximately two months prior to the recent failure, the vehicle was repaired for the rear passenger's side wheel bearing assembly. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000. the current mileage is approximately 140,000. ..updated 12/06/12 *bf

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F070

WHEELS

wheels on toyota 2007 fj cruiser, the paint on wheels started bubbling, i then experienced air pressure loss in all 5 tires including spare tire. i have to constantly check tire pressure as all wheels continually leak air. causing different air pressure in tires. this is a factory defect and could cause loss of control at any given time.

Reported in: PIERCE NE || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

rear differential failure. this is a common problem in the early year models of this vehicle. starts with loud whining from rear of car followed by complete failure of gears inside rear differential.

Reported in: KENSINGTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrument panel lighting and gauges began to fluctuate erratically as the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the abs system would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. in addition, the instrument panel lighting would not illuminate and gauges would not provide a reading. the contact was able to restart the vehicle but the brakes would not respond. after shutting the engine off the vehicle could not be restarted. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the battery was melted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the battery, wiring harness, alternator and the fuse box would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: OPELOUSAS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F470

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: OPELOUSAS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F470

SEAT BELTS

the passenger sidemseat belt will not retract and is no longer a functioning set belt.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that there was a noise coming from the rear differential. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rear differential assembly but the noise recurred. the manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Reported in: PORTAGE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

this vehicle was picked up from purchase from greatbridge auto sales on 2/28/13. at the time of purchase it had a complementary 3000mile/90 warranty. when i drove it off the lot, it shuddered and had difficulty shifting gears.. it is an automatic transmission. the very next morning it was inspected by a known mechanic and it was deemed the torque converter. we contacted the gm who advised us to call the insurance that they use. upon filing a claim, they only cover 1000.00 of work in that 3000mile warranty. but the car repair was 1700.00. on top of that i called toyota, did my research found out that they have had complaints all over the internet, fj forums, edmunds etc... describing this issue which conveniently occurs right after the manufacturer warranty ends. my problem is that toyota, has known about these problems and refuses to acknowledge it because it is outside of warranty and that is all they will say..consumer reports has stopped recommending this vehicle for this problem and no one seems to make toyota accountable.it is a very costly repair for a vehicle that barely has the engine broken in when the transmission is disabled..it also interferes with the gas mileage which is not accurate because the engine has to do so much more work with the bad torque converter. we have taken all the steps possible and all toyota corporate says is that they have no record of the problem. please help

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F970

SERVICE BRAKES

vehicle was brought into shop with very hard to apply brakes. vehicle had blown fuse for a.b.s. and repeatedly kept blowing fuse when installed. this design of brake system uses an electric motor and accumulator for power assist and without this working it has no power assist. there is no way anyone could stop this vehicle quickly in an emergency situation. i believe this is a very serious issue that needs to be addressed. i am an a.s.e. master certified technician.

Reported in: HAWTHORNE NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the left foot rest fell off while driving and almost got stuck underneath the brake pedal.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

loud grinding sound coming from the back of the car.

Reported in: FORT SMITH AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

SUSPENSION

loud grinding sound coming from the back of the car.

Reported in: FORT SMITH AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

POWER TRAIN

i bought this car when the mileage was 36000. i still own this truck, the problem i have with this vehicle is too much noise coming from the rear side. i took it to toyota dealer and was told the bearing is bad on one side of the wheel. i got both rear bearing replaced but the noise remain the same.i talk to toyota but no fix at all. still driving it with ear plug.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

cracks appeared in inner fender on the front driver and passenger sides. the cracks were proceeded by a bulge in the sheet metal.

Reported in: ST PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the driver's left foot rest came loose and went under the brake pedal. i was able to clear the pedal before braking. i think this could be a wide-spread issue after looking at several internet posts.

Reported in: HEATH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE

the driver's left foot rest came loose and went under the brake pedal. i was able to clear the pedal before braking. i think this could be a wide-spread issue after looking at several internet posts.

Reported in: HEATH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

SERVICE BRAKES

when i put my foot on the brake pedal, the suv starts to shake. i had my rotors resurfaced and it went away. now it's back. i spoke with a certifiedtoyota mechanic. he told me that the trucks are known for having under sized rotor and brake pads and that is why that happens. i could buy a new rotors and it would still happen. is what he told me. i would like to see a recall on all toyota trucks and suvs. thank you

Reported in: GEORGETOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F670

STRUCTURE

2007 toyota fj cruiser. consumer writes in regards to vehicle poor driving visibility and other multiple defects. *smd the consumer stated he had difficulty seeing oncoming traffic at intersections. it appeared the decision to go with a half door on the vehicle with a short frame was the root cause of the poor visibility. also, the inability to exit the vehicle from the back seat on the passenger side, was impossible without the front passenger opening the front passenger door first. the consumer also stated space left between the end of the roof and the beginning of the rear door drained so poorly that leaves and other natural debris would build up to the point that, when it rained, water would leak into the cargo area. also, despite the claimed gas mileage reported on the window sticker (20 mpg) the consumer never achieved more than 17.1 mpg, even though the bulk of his driving was done on the highway.

Reported in: MONTICELLO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: MONTICELLO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F370

SUSPENSION

the left rear tire blew out, i didn't hit anything prior, and i tried to control the vehicle and bring it to a stop. i got it to be about 40 mph before i hit the cement railing on the bridge. please call [xxx] at [xxx] claim number pa[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: LEXINGTON TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: LEXINGTON TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

WHEELS

Reported in: LEXINGTON TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

POWER TRAIN

head a slight grinding sound sound coming from the rear of the car(2007 fj cruiser with 56k miles) took it in to have it inspected and was told it was the rear differential. bearings in the rear diff needed to be replaced and the job would cost estimated 1700 dollars to fix. really bummed to hear that as i dont drive aggressive with this car or drive it off road at all. keep reading other people have the same issue with this car year and toyota has not done a recall? i always tell people to buy toyotas because they are reliable, not a happy camper at all. the company need to do the right thing and recall something known to be bad!

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when trying to put my car in reverse i could not move the gear shift lever. it was frozen. the abs, all the trac annunciator lights stayed on. i had to bypass the gear shift to be able to move the car. i went on line to look up possible causes and was told to contact some of the auto parts companies like auto zone etc. and have them hook up their computer tester to troubleshoot this problem. i haven't had a chance to take it by yet.

Reported in: ROBBINSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ROBBINSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

SERVICE BRAKES

the chassis is so corroded and full of rust it has got to a point of loosing the strength and integrity of the whole body. this is very worrisome specially if the car is involved in an accident where the front part chassis cannot resist the impact. this has to be recalled by toyota or at least fixed in some way like they did with the tacoma and tundras.

Reported in: WESLEY CHAPEL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: WESLEY CHAPEL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F470

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, a grinding noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the rear differential had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: SEABROOK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W84N

STRUCTURE:BODY

cracks have appeared on both driver and passenger sides on the inside of front fenders. there have been numerous reports of this on the internet including forums and even facebook pages. in some cases the fenders have bulged out. i contacted toyota and they claim they have never heard of this problem. they could not tell me if this compromises the structural safety of the vehicle. this issue seems to be in the 2007 and early 2008 models. i looked at a friend's 2007 fj cruiser and he also has these cracks. it is interesting that toyota has no knowledge of this issue but seems to have remedied it in newer models. the following is toyota's response (in part) to my complaint: "we are unable to weigh the legitimacy of the information found during your online research, as the details of the individual concerns are not known to us. for that reason we encourage you to contact our offices regarding your toyota vehicle, sales, or service experience so that it can be fully addressed, and any trends identified. the warranty for the fenders is the warranty coverage for the front inside fenders is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the vehicle¿�s date of first use. our records indicate that date is september 2, 2007. once the vehicle is beyond these warranty parameters, the cost of repairs becomes the owner¿�s responsibility. please be aware the information you have provided is used in combination with warranty claims and other customer contacts to track trends with our vehicles. if in the future a special service campaign (ssc)/recall or warranty enhancement is issued that would cover your specific issue, and you have already made repairs to the vehicle, toyota would review your repairs for reimbursement at that time. "

Reported in: MOUNTAIN RANCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving at approximately 35mph when all of a sudden, there was a loss of acceleration and the engine just stalled in the middle of the road. i couldn't start it back up. there were no warning sign whatsoever and i didn't think it had anything to do with the fuel because it still read that i had a little under 1/4 of gas. upon putting fuel, the car started back up. the problem appears to be a faulty fuel float or sensor and is fairly common problem based on the thread from www.fjcruiserforums.com. i think toyota should put out a tsb on this or do a recall on this specific part. it's a very high safety concern when you're driving then all of a sudden your vehicle dies. this can definitely cause a fatal accident had this happened at a busier road.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F970

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F970

SEAT BELTS

front passenger seat belt fails to retract. toyota says the entire seat belt and retractor needs replacing due to rusting of springs associated with the retractor. the truck has low miles, is 7 years old and stored/driven in a warm, dry and inland climate. there is no reason for rusting parts. a quick search reveals other fj cruisers with the same issue concerning the front driver and passenger seat belts failing to retract.

Reported in: WOODLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F570

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated the driver's side door was rusted from the inside to the outside. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was contacted and stated that the failure was an isolated event caused by environmental conditions. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

ENGINE

i recently purchased a 2007 toyota fj cruiser with 95k miles on it. all was fine for about a month until i started experiencing unexplained accelerating and rpm surging when driving below 30 mph and regularly while stopped in traffic with my foot on the brake. it's not a huge rev, but rather the engine will suddenly rise from normal idle rpm to about 1300 rpm, then back down again. i can feel the transmission grabbing and i have to keep the brake depressed to keep from taking off. the surge generally lasts for less than 10 seconds and then goes away for a short time. i can get it to duplicate the problem (at a stop, in gear) almost anytime. if you are not paying close attention and happen to lift your foot off the brake, the vehicle will lurch forward start to accelerate until the transmission downshifts. i fear that this will cause a serious accident someday, and someone could get hurt or killed. i have taken it to my local mechanic who says that he can't quite figure it out.

Reported in: FOUNTAIN CITY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F070

STRUCTURE:BODY

the inner fender of my 2007 toyota fj cruiser has developed a noticeable tear, between the designed safety crumple zones. this area is obviously not sturdy enough to support normal driving conditions over time. once this weak point in the inner fender tore, it distorted the outside fender distance (gaps) between the fender and the driver side door. i find this tear to be an alarming alteration in my fj cruiser and i worry about the safety of myself and my family. please let me know if this is common and if a fix has been discovered!

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11FX70

POWER TRAIN

this problem started with my 2007 toyota fj cruiser (6 speed manual) with only 84k miles. there is this squeaky noise coming under the vehicle and every time i pressed the clutch about 1-2 inches that noise goes away. after taking this to the mechanic we have found that the noise was coming from the throw out bearing, after much investigation i also found that this a very common issue with this model transmission. and more than 65% driver have this issue in the past. i have contacted the toyota of north america hq and they bluntly refuses to take care of it, and also informed me that this is not a big issue. toyota forum or even a simple search from the website will explain that how much of a issue is this with consumer who owns this type transmission. i urge nhtsa to address toyota to take care of this major problem and recall all of this for consumer needs. thank you.

Reported in: ONTARIO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

dealer refuses to honor recall letter vissued by toyota corp. i have been to dealer twice and they say it doesny apply even though it does

Reported in: DORSET VT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F270

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact was able to apply the brakes and place the vehicle in park. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 74,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was driving on a surface street and felt a strange but and then a distinct thump, thump,thump, sound began emitting from the rear of the vehicle, i contacted my local toyota deal but they failed to provide me with any helpful information regarding any recalls regarding the rear differential. since i had the vehicle at a shop already and it was out of warranty, i allowed an outside shop to do the work. 1ea ring and pinion gear set, 1ea bearings kit, 1ea seals kit, synthetic oil, and labor for a total of $2002.20 i find it hard to believe a vehicle with 41.000 miles on would have it rear differential fail in the manner that this unit failed.

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the driver foot rest (dead pedal) on this car breaks loose easily and becomes a loose object under and around the driver foot pedals. i had mind come loose while driving and didn't realize it until i attemped to stop my car and was unable to depress the break pedal because the broken foot rest had lodged it's self under the break pedal after breaking loose. i ended up having to swerve around the car in front of me on the highway to avoid an accident, before stopping with the e-break on the side of the highway. extremely dangerous!

Reported in: CLOVERDALE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

POWER TRAIN

the transmission on my fj cruiser is shuddering. it first started at low speeds of 25 mph, it now does it at higher rates of speed (50 mph). i was led to believe that it was my tires since they are 21 inch tires. i brought it to a dealership a few weeks ago (august 2014) and was told it is the transmission. i then did my research and have learned that numerous drivers of the 2007 fj cruiser are experiencing the same issue, and now that the car has over 100,000 miles on it, it is no longer covered under warranty. one just needs to google "2007 toyota fj cruiser shuttering transmission" and you will find close to 60 pages of complaints about this very same issue. please help us. toyota knows this is an issue and needs to step up. this fix is costly... close to $5000.00 to rebuild a transmission.

Reported in: SWANSEA MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEBU11F870

POWER TRAIN

tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph he was unable to shift the manual transmission from 3rd gear to 4th gear due to a clutch malfunction which caused the vehicle to decelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clutch was defective and had broken. the clutch was repaired and the failure was remedied. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 97,000. jft

Reported in: STANTON ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

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