2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,578 miles

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problem #3

Dec 052022

FJ Cruiser

  • miles
the brakes are constantly binding up due to rust and need replaced, recently ABS brake lines rusted off causing me to miss a stop sign, very dangerous, Upper rear control arm mount rusted and cracked completely off causing steering and braking problems and had to be replaced to even use this vehicle, , The front rack has been replaced due to excessive rust of lines and fittings, same with transmission cooler lines-rotted off...brake backing plates rotted off.. Even though I have had this undercoated and rust treated, the frame is rusting inside-out...frame braces, everything on the frame is rusted much more than one would expect, even in a salt state like Ohio....my safety was put at risk by faulty brakes, the frame is not safe under hard braking and may cause an accident, the dealer has seen this vehicle, a local independent says "get rid of it"...no warning lamps, just wild things happen with brakes, pulls left, pulls right, front, then back and this past time...NONE!...only 111,000 miles.

- Perrysville, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 162021

FJ Cruiser

  • 137,000 miles
My steering had become stiff, no steering fluid leaks or issues with the rack, dealer drove vehicle said nothing it wrong. I got home and took a better look, the U joints on the lower intermediate steering shaft are rusted and rotted. The steering in noticeably tight and has trouble returning to center.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

problem #1

Jul 152012

FJ Cruiser 6-cyl

  • 32,735 miles
Every time I drive between 60 to 65 mph the steering wheel shakes back and forth. Also the front end shakes. It can be difficult to control at times. Had tires re-balanced and the 4 wheel alignment checked. I have also had the front end checked. Everything checks out. This appears to be a dangerous situation that seems common in a large population of fj's on the road.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA