IllustrationFACTORY RECEIVER ON FRAME DROPPED COMING TO A STOP WHILE TOWING A TRAILER DUE TO FRAME RUST/CORROSION.
2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Fj Cruiser years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser are substantially higher than the model-year median of 26.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1460–25K
6525–50K
5150–75K
4975–100K
76100–150K
55150K+
442 reports with mileage · 151 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 238 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 78 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 77 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports5 fire reports8 injury reports
Structure complaints
238 reportsFRAME SEEMS TO BE RUSTING QUICK. AIR CONDITIONING WATER DRAIN AND RUN OFF HITS FRAME AND RUSTS IN THAT SPOT
MY FJ HAS 63K MILES ON IT AND HAS RUST ALL OVER THE UNDERCARRIAGE INCLUDING THE SPRINGS, CONTOL ARMS, CALIPERS, FRAME, SWAY BAR, ETC...
I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR RUST OVERTAKING THE FRAME AND ALL SUSPENSION PARTS AND MOUNTS, EVEN THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REGULAR ISSUE. I AM VERY CONCERNED I AM GOING TO HAVE SUSPENSION PARTS BREAK OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING, I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE …
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I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR RUST OVERTAKING THE FRAME AND ALL SUSPENSION PARTS AND MOUNTS, EVEN THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REGULAR ISSUE. I AM VERY CONCERNED I AM GOING TO HAVE SUSPENSION PARTS BREAK OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING, I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS THAT RUSTED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOEN THE HIGHWAY.
SEVERE RUST ON THE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE
THE ENTIRE FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. THE CAR HAS BEEN REGULARLY WASHED AND WELL MAINTAINED. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS ARE IN GREAT WORKING ORDER, BUT THE CAR NOW NEED EXTENSIVE FRAME REPAIRS TO REMAIN ROAD WORTHY. IN ADDITION, THE STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE RUSTED THROUGH AND NEARLY CAUSED THE TAN…
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THE ENTIRE FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. THE CAR HAS BEEN REGULARLY WASHED AND WELL MAINTAINED. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS ARE IN GREAT WORKING ORDER, BUT THE CAR NOW NEED EXTENSIVE FRAME REPAIRS TO REMAIN ROAD WORTHY. IN ADDITION, THE STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE RUSTED THROUGH AND NEARLY CAUSED THE TANK TO FALL OUT OF THE CAR.
SEVERE RUST ON CRITICAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DESPITE FREQUEN UNDERCARRIAGE WASHING AND CARE. CONTROL ARMS AND TANK STRAPS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND MOUNTS WELDED
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER FRAME ROTTING FROM INSIDE AND OUT. REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS RUSTING LOOKING LIKE ITS ABOUT TO BREAK OFF. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 13 YEAR OLD FRAME SHOULD NOT BE ANYWHERE NEAR THIS CONDITION.
THE FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTY ON ALL OF THE FJ CRUISERS, JUST LIKE THE TACOMA AND SEQUOIA. THERE IS NO PAINT OR UNDERCOATING APPLIED ON THE INSIDE OF THESE FRAMES SO THEY RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
MY VEHICLE IS GETTING PRETTY RUSTY, EVEN WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING. THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PRETTY SOON ARE GOING TO BECOME UNSAFE. I'M NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK ANYMORE, THE VALUE IS STILL PRETTY HIGH, IT JUST HAVE 118.000 MILES.
Official recalls
816V396000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Jun 2, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
14V743000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Nov 19, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
13V163000 · Exterior Lighting
Apr 25, 2013
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
13V098000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Mar 15, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: 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.
10V036000 · Equipment:other:labels
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
09V223000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jun 15, 2009
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
06V235000 · Tires:bead
Jun 26, 2006
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE TIRE LOSES AIR PRESSURE IT MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.