The frame on my 2007 Fj cruiser is in bad shape. Multiple areas of bad exfoliation corrosion, flaking off in large chunks nearly every part of the frame. Body is in perfect condition but the frame is terrible.

- Elsberry, MO, USA

Frame and parts badly rusted. Pieces falling off. Brake lines now rusting. Frame badly rusted as well. Internal fuel tank issues with corrosion

- Cresskill, NJ, USA

Undercarriage is covered in rust worried about shock mount failing because of the rust along with fuel tank straps

- Hastings, NE, USA

I bought a 2007 Toyota Fj cruiser and the body was in perfect shape couple months go by and I took it to my mechanic and he points out how I have a hole in my frame and as well and a hole where the welds to the frames are as well

- Glen, NH, USA

I came back from a trip from Florida driving and a wheel bearing went bad and I took it to a mechanic when I got back and he showed me more frame rust that connects to the lower control arm

- Glen, NH, USA

Frame rusted, rear cross-member rusted, gas tank straps rusted, suspension rusted/compromised

- Trenton, NJ, USA

My truck has moderate rust that im concerned will turn into structural failures after seeing the frames on the Fj cruiser rusted frame owners unite site. This truck is from Texas and is relocated to Chicago and the rust is accelerating at an alarming rate with the salt. Https://www.flickr.com/people/186600547@N07/

- Harvey, IL, USA

Fuel tank support straps rusting out.. also frame rusting all over. Rear support links connections on the frame are rusting out.

- Morgan, UT, USA

Excessive amount of rust for mileage of car 156K as of writing frame is flaking/scaling even after application of por-15 to try and salvage the frame to make it last a while longer. Replacement of tank straps at 120K due to failure from rust. Car will become unsafe to drive in a short period this seems to be a very common issue with this frame/year area as Toyota already has replaced the Tacoma frames that were rusting/rotting the same way.

- Lindehurst, NY, USA

My gas tank straps completely rusted off leaving the gas tank hanging down below the frame and in extreme compromised unsafe position. Multiple areas of frame rust completely through not supported by either end

- Sea Isle City, NJ, USA

Bought my fj new in 2007.when I did I asked if they had rusty jones or undercoating and was told with the new alloys I didnt need it. 3 weeks ago I was having my mechanic check the brakes and he called me down to show me a break in the frame connecting to the body.thankfully he found it because I was supposed to go to boston the next day. The truck only has 139,000 miles on it and the frame is completely rusted out so its not safe to drive.I brought it to the dealer I purchased it from and 2 reps came down from nh to look at who basically told me I had a good ride with it and they would do nothing.I then called Toyota cec and was told the same. I brought to a welder who specializes in this type of work and was told 5000+ in labor alone and thats without seeing under the gas tank so he said it wouldnt be worth it as he banged of the rust in other spots and there was no metal to weld to left.brake and fuel lines are swelled from the rusty metal tubing.I consider myself lucky as I often take my grandkids in the fj. So now im left with my other fj that I bought new in 2008 which is ok underneath.the issue is with all the 2007 fj frames like their Tundra and Tacoma. I have opened a case with Toyota but there are so many there should be a recall as these are unsafe to drive.the body is ready to collapse on the frame. I was told privately that Toyota chooses to ignore the issue as they no longer make the fjs but still sell Tacoma and Tundra. ## VIN passed ## 2007 Toyota Fj cruiser ##

- Eastham, MA, USA

Driver rear lower control link mount broken. Normal city driving. No hard stops no fast take off from stop sign. Also have broken body mounts. I had to replace upper mount two years ago. This truck gets driven on surface streets only 40mph top speed on my route to work.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

Excessive rust on lower control arm mount

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

Frame is rusting out- truck only has 142K on it. Told today it will probably fail inspection next year as it barely passed today. This is a huge safety concern and affects the structural integrity of the vehicle Toyota has settled with Tacoma, Tundra owners but ignores issue with

- Hatfield, PA, USA

Frame is rotted to the point of being very unsafe

- New Bedford, MA, USA

My vehicle is prematurely getting eaten by a rapid and uncontrollably growing rust issue. This is very unsafe as the gas tank almost fell off while driving due to the straps being corroded and the frame is getting weaker to the point I can feel the body flexing in situations it does not need to be flexing.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

Frame seems very rusted as do suspension components

- Temple, NH, USA

Frame completely rusted away from body of car. Engine and exterior body are in perfect condition due to the rusted out frame Toyota claims the car is unsafe to drive and they will not touch it. See attached. The frame looks like a pastry would as it flakes away in layers until there is nothing left.

- East Hampton, NY, USA

While driving normally and less than 10 miles per hour, thankfully on a regular, paved, local road with little traffic, the driver side rear suspension spring seat and stabilizer bar attachment point on rear axle suddenly, unexpectedly, and without warning just tore apart and off of the axle housing to which it was mounted and the resulting sharp and heavy metal edged parts completely sheared off a brake line releasing all hydraulic brake fluid and causing the immediate loss of all normal braking ability. Thankfully nobody was injured, but the car can't be driven at all now, because it has no brakes at all, other than the mechanical emergency brake, and by using transmission "braking." Lots of rust under car since we bought it used from dealer in morristown NJ, apparently due to low quality steel used in initial construction and apparent lack of adequate factory anti-rust treatment of frame and other undercarriage parts. Interior and painted top body parts show no rust issues. However, the underside, is full of lots of rust. This is apparently a well-known, very common problem with Toyota fj models. It is very dangerous, and it should be addressed by Toyota immediately! I'm making plans to have the car towed to a local Toyota dealership for inspection and possible repairs. Finally, as far as I am aware, this car has never done any significant or taxing "off-roading."

- Branchburg, NJ, USA

Chassis has excessive rust. Upper rear control arm mount on chassis rusted off. Causing loss of control when braking. Rear bumper support has hole in frame from rust. Body mounts are rusting off frame. Brake lines have rusted and leaked fluid. Gas tank strap mount is very compromised by rust. Front radiator support excessive rusting numerous soft spots and holes. Major flaking, and delamination of frame all over. Truck has 98,000 mile on it it is a manual 4WD. Located in Michigan.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA