general problems of the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Four problems related to structure have been reported for the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2008 FJ Cruiser.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2012

The foot rest broke free of its attachments and shifted to the right under the brake pedal.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2010

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.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2008

Had vehicle lifted by Toyota and paid Toyota for this modification. Approx 10 month later I showing sign of fenders bulging and tearing. They had me sign a wavier that warranty may not cover modifications after accepting vehicle. Yet there having vehicles lifted and put on there lot to sell. I have talked to many others who have this problem some lifted some not. Also Toyota have a upgraded the parts to fix problem . Which I have pictures of. The problem is frame flexes to much and rips in wrinkle zones on vehicle for frontal crashes. I uses vehicle for trail riding and hunting . And I also own 2 other 4x4 Ford, Jeep and have no body tearing on them.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2008

Half of my 2008 Fj Cruiser needed to be repainted due to cracking and flaking off of the paint.


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