2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and complaints

Owners have filed 593 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most-reported areas: Structure (238), Unknown Or Other (80), Suspension (78).

Key takeaways

  • 593 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 15 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Structure23840%
Unknown Or Other8013%
Suspension7813%
Visibility7713%
Service Brakes7613%
Power Train519%
Hydraulic468%
Fuel/Propulsion System305%
Seat Belts244%
Vehicle Speed Control244%
Steering214%
Electrical System142%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4-DR.Not ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Structure - filed 2026-06-25

Took FJ in for an inspection and was informed the frame was rusted to the point it could not pass inspection.

Suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-07

Frame is rusted to the point of failure

Structure - filed 2025-09-23

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the undercarriage and subfr...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.