10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,019 miles

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problem #9

Jan 012017

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Frame and undercarriage compromised by excessive rust on 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Substandard materials/process used in manufacturing by Toyota on the FJ cruiser undercarriage and frame, causing excessive rust damage. Widespread problem in the United States with excessive rust compromising the stability and safety of the vehicles. Toyota authorized Dealerships are no help. Expect consumers to pay out of pocket to repair frame.

- Hibbing, MN, USA

problem #8

Apr 042022

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Noticed rust on suv/frame confirmed by Faulkner Toyota Dealership, mechanic informed too address this problem soon.

- Harrisburg , PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 182022

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Excessive underbody and frame rust.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #6

Jun 122021

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
Too much frame rust on vehicle. Rust seems to be most prevalent around welds where cross members meet the frame. This frame is the same frame used for a number of other Toyota vehicles. In some places the rust is nearly bad enough for crucial body members to separate which would cause a severe accident. The frame on the Toyota FJ Cruiser is the same frame used in the vehicles outlined in the successful class action lawsuit, "Brian Warner et al. v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc." in the UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Case No. 2:15-cv-02171-FMO-FFM. That lawsuit only specified Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia vehicles though the frames are the exact same. My Frame is still under warranty.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #5

Oct 182020

FJ Cruiser

  • 130 miles
My problem my Toyota Fj cruiser burned 12 am midnight October 18 2020 was parking at front at my house it burned completely in the engine area I want to know what happened. If this electrical problems. I want to know if others vans experiences problems.

- Dover Plains, NY, USA

problem #4

Aug 282020

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
General personal use. Frame is rusting at an alarming rate. I feel it is crucial for me to get the existing rust removed and the frame protected if I want this vehicle to last me a reasonable amount of years without any structural failures. It has a little over 100K miles on it.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 152019

FJ Cruiser

  • 80,000 miles
I am one of the many who are experiencing rust problems with my fj. Recently had to have all calipers replaced due to rust. Oil pan cover and components around it are starting to show significant rust. Rust is in the early stages in several areas of the frame but very early stages. I am concerned that the rust will begin to affect the safety of the vehicle.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #2

Nov 202017

FJ Cruiser

  • 100,000 miles
Excessive rust on the underside of car - all over the frame and axels

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #1

Apr 272013

FJ Cruiser

  • 41 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Fj cruiser. The contact stated that there was a wheel chair lift installed in the vehicle and when it was being utilized, the rear bumper would sink two inches. The front end of the vehicle would rise by two inches. The total weight for the wheel chair lift and the wheel chair was 300 pounds. The weight capacity for the vehicle was labeled as 500 pounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however no assistance was offered. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 41. The current mileage was 3,600.

- Pearce, AZ, USA