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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 593 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, most often about the body and structure (40% of complaints, typically around 66,500 miles). It is the most complained-about FJ Cruiser model year since 2000 and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
Body and structure
238 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
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…
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.
Visibility and wipers
80 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, glass, side/rear.
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…
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.
Other or unspecified
80 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
My vehicle has substantial frame rot in the rear section of the frame and the rear bumper reinforcement. I have attempted to cut out rotten sections of the frame and welded in steel plates to keep the frame from collapsing. I have also bought a new section of frame from Toyota to replace the bumper reinforcement. I…
Fuel tank straps rusted, as well as multiple areas in frame rusted from the inside out. Once vehicle was put on a lift, mechanic said gas tank straps needed replaced as well as some repair to the structural integrity of the frame.
Suspension
78 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 125,000 miles.
I bought a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and the body was in perfect shape couple months go by and I took it to my mechanic and he points out how I have a hole in my frame and as well and a hole where the welds to the frames are as well
Frame and parts badly rusted. Pieces falling off. Brake lines now rusting. Frame badly rusted as well. Internal fuel tank issues with corrosion
Brakes
72 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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…
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…
Transmission
51 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, manual transmission, clutch assembly, axle assembly.
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…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. While driving 60 MPH, an unknown grinding noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Fuel system
36 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 118,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
I am reporting the issue of frame rust and corrosion of the fuel tank straps. The amount of corrosion and frame flaking is alarming and poses a huge safety issue for my family, other drivers and myself. Since purchasing the vehicle I have done everything I can to maintain and fix this issue including complaining to…
Fuel tank straps rusted, as well as multiple areas in frame rusted from the inside out. Once vehicle was put on a lift, mechanic said gas tank straps needed replaced as well as some repair to the structural integrity of the frame.
Speed control
24 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
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…
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.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on july 14, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set number for this recall is set16b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2010 highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2007-2011 camry hybrid, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in january 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prius and corolla, 2009-2011 venza, 2006-2010 avalon, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2005-2011 sienna and sequoia, 2006-2011 tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, camry, highlander, tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 rav4 and 4runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on june 6, 2013. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor corporation (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 fj cruiser vehicles manufactured january 25, 2006 through february 23, 2013 and equipped with a toyota auxiliary driving lamp kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix: The safety recall began on june 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in april 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late may 2013. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 fj cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Wheels and tires: bead
Risk: If the tire loses air pressure it may lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the possibility of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all five tires, including the spare tire, to determine if they are within the affected tire-to-wheel assembly range and replace all involved tires with new tires free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Note: due to an error in the dot serial number section of the technical instructions, a number of vehicles were not inspected correctly. Toyota relaunched this campaign in mid-august 2006.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with either bridgestone dueler or dunlop grandtrek tires, there is a possibility that the inner bead of the tire may have been damaged. If the bead is damaged, a bulge may develop on the sidewall of the tire and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (238 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); visibility and wipers (80 complaints, typically around 3,500 miles); other or unspecified (80 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2016 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Toyota FJ Cruiser?
- It is the most complained-about FJ Cruiser model year since 2000, with 593 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.