Toyota / FJ Cruiser / 2008
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints about the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 25.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 10.2%.
Complaints166
Crashes7
Fires1
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 25.9% · 43
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.2% · 17
Suspension 9.0% · 15
Seat belts 9.0% · 15
Service brakes 7.2% · 12
Unknown or other 6.0% · 10
Service brakes, electric 4.8% · 8
Power train 3.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 32,735 miles.
In owners' own words
Excessive rust on the frame. Vehicle is maintained very well, but frame rust continues to get worse. This is a known issue with the FJ Cruiser on all the forms online. Toyota has yet to file a recall on our vehicles. Other Toyota vehicles that use the same frame have already been recalled. There are thousands of us with a rotting in frames and Toyota will do nothing. Structure · reported at 45,000 miles
2008 FJ Cruiser footrest on left side of driver floorboard broke loose and can interfere with safe operation of other driver's pedals. Failure occurred at 30,600 miles. Danger avoided by immediately pulling over to safe area and removing broken footrest from driver's area. Dealer called immediately and replacement to follow. Photos of this are available. Structure · reported at 30,600 miles
The vehicle developed a bulge on the driver side engine bay fender apron. I have seen many online and met others in person who share this problem on the fj cruisers. This concerns me because I feel that the structural integrity of the vehicle is now compromised and don't know how this will affect the safety of my vehicle in the event of a crash. Structure · reported at 46,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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