2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and complaints

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (17), Structure (13), Steering (13).

Key takeaways

  • 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Service Brakes1726%
Structure1320%
Steering1320%
Wheels1117%
Hydraulic914%
Suspension711%
Unknown Or Other69%
Vehicle Speed Control58%
Air Bags46%
Seat Belts46%
Fuel/Propulsion System35%
Tires23%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR.Not ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-18

The truck's frame was found to be cracked / rusted through in spots. It was discovered during another attempted repair 8/17/26. Because of the split / crack in the frame, the vehicle is now not drivable as it is deemed not road worthy. This problem is known to Toyota as well as the NHTSA. The Tacomas of the same years...

Tires - filed 2026-06-22

Tires were purchased April 2026. Vehicle was then driven in June 2026 for off-road use, minimal usage prior to June due to mechanical issues). A structural failure occurred on 3 new truck tires (Size: 275/60R20, DOT: 0225) within 24 hours while driving under 10 MPH on a basic off-road trail. Day 1: Rear driver tire sud...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-11-21

The rear fuel tank mounting strap rusted in half. After filling vehicle with fuel and driving 10 miles home, I noticed the skid plate hanging down that covers the fuel tank. The plastic skid plate started to crack from the weight of the tank. The design of the skid plate to the tank allows moisture and contaminants to ...

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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.