2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems and complaints
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (17), Structure (14), Steering (13).
Key takeaways
- 67 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 17 | 25% |
| Structure | 14 | 21% |
| Steering | 13 | 19% |
| Wheels | 11 | 16% |
| Hydraulic | 9 | 13% |
| Suspension | 7 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Tires | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-10-30
My local mechanic, as well as the service manager that I spoke with at Toyota, both acknowledged that my 2010 toyota fj cruiser with 135k miles is in excellent shape EXCEPT for the frame...apparently, Toyota acknowledged there was structural deterioration occurring on models built of this era...Toyota stood by their pr...
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...
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More for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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.