2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and complaints
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most-reported areas: Structure (42), Service Brakes (37), Hydraulic (17).
Key takeaways
- 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 42 | 34% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 30% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 14% |
| Suspension | 14 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 8% |
| Electric | 8 | 6% |
| Power Train | 6 | 5% |
| Steering | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-11
While operating my vehicle at normal legal speeds on a public road, the aftermarket Rough Country lifted steering knuckle suffered a sudden, catastrophic structural breakage at the tie-rod mounting point after hitting a standard pothole. The complete fracturing of the steering knuckle resulted in an immediate, unpreven...
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-05-01
Chassis frame rotted
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-06
I have 47k miles on my car. I took it in for an oil change (Fox Toyota, Rochester Hills, MI) and was told that it was dangerous to drive. I needed a new rear axle and much more. No details were provided. I could not open the email link they sent to my phone. I left the car at the service dept. 10/21/25 -prior to this v...
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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.