Two problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2007 FJ Cruiser.
My 2007 Fj Cruiser has about 125,000 miles on it. Last week I noticed that when I drive 45-50 mph the truck makes a noise and shaking in the rear end and bounces slightly. The truck is automatic but when this happens it feels as if I'm driving an automatic vehicle and am in the wrong gear. (loose feeling power train) they checked the universals and they were fine and changed the fluid in the rear pumpkin but still no fix. Now they are telling me try replacing the fluids and filters in the transmission. (another $180. 00 repair bill) this sound only happens when I'm coasting with accelerator at 45-50 mph and not going up any hills or heavy acceleration. I have an appointment to do the transmission service and I hope it fixes the problem.
This problem started with my 2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser (6 speed manual) with only 84k miles. There is this squeaky noise coming under the vehicle and every time I pressed the clutch about 1-2 inches that noise goes away. After taking this to the mechanic we have found that the noise was coming from the throw out bearing, after much investigation I also found that this a very common issue with this model transmission. And more than 65% driver have this issue in the past. I have contacted the Toyota of north America hq and they bluntly refuses to take care of it, and also informed me that this is not a big issue. Toyota forum or even a simple search from the website will explain that how much of a issue is this with consumer who owns this type transmission. I urge NHTSA to address Toyota to take care of this major problem and recall all of this for consumer needs. Thank you.