Toyota FJ Cruiser owners have reported 10 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The foot rest assembly which is plastic and fastened to the floor board with protruding screws, snapped off while driving. The dangerous aspect of it, was that it slid towards the brake pedal and caused me to skillfully pull over the vehicle while sliding the part from under pedal with left foot. This could have been an extremely dangerous situation.
I attempted to submit my vehicle to the service department at Toyota of longview, in longview, texas, in response to safety recall notice titled "certain 2008 through 2011 model year Fj Cruiser vehicles equipped with trd accessory wheels and Toyota-recommended light truck tires. " I requested the tpms ecu be replaced, the cold tire inflation pressure be revised and a new tire/loading label installed. Toyota of longview refused to perform the recommended work unless I paid a $99. 00 diagnostic fee. The recall notice stated these components will be replaced at no charge to me. I believe these components must be replaced notwithstanding the service department mechanic's opinion. Please advise on how to proceed.
As I approached a red light in my 2010 Fj Cruiser the brakes seemed to have a mind of their own in that when I depressed the brake the vehicle would lunge forward and stop repeatedly I narrowly avoided rear ending the vehicle in front of me. I have read about this being a problem for other fj owners on an internet forum and it appears to be a problem with the abs.
I own two 2007 Toyota Fj Cruisers, and both of the windshileds have cracked. I've looked up on several forums, blogs, etc. . . , in regards to this problem and it seem that many other Toyota Fj Cruiser owners are experiencing the same problem. I believe the design and the quality of the windshileds they isntalled on these vehicles are sub standard and hender the safety of these vehicles in an accidental rollover. Toyota fails to acknowlede this problem and blames road debri for this problem. I would like for an investigaton to be open so the can determine the integrity of the windshield, and hopelfully a recall will be ordered to replace these defective windshields.
I purchased 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser 4x4 automatic. It has part time 4 wheel drive system including 4h and 4l. I set into 4h (high speed 4wheel drive) and tried to park at the open parking lot. I found out car goes slow and stop before fitting into the spot. When steering is not straight, car slowly stops without braking under no accel. After that I tried to make a circle with my car, it did not work. I have to push the gas pedal to make a circle. In 2wd, I don't need to make circle with gas pedal on "d" drive. On 4wd, to make a circle, I have to push gas pedal and tire gets squeaking and making noise. I tested my cousin's 4 runner which I knew that both cars have same mechanism. On 4runner, we don't have no problem. The car goes very smooth on 4wd even make a circle. I went to the dealer to find out. First, "l" dealer, the guy said that 4h has center differential locked. So under 4wd, all wheels are goes same speed. So I shouldn't put 4wd on the paved road. 4wd in only for the off-road. I asked him "how about rainy day?" he said most of cars are 2wd. I went to "n" dealer. He doesn't know anything. I just dropped the car at "c" dealer now for 5k service. We talked long time for 4wd system. He does not know. He says that it might be different from 4 runner and characteristic. Personally, I think 4wd system helps on rainy road and also helps on curvy roads on the mountain. So I put 4wd time to time. I don't think the car should be designed to have all differential locked on 4wd. How do I make a sharp turn with 4wd? I have to hear tire squeaking and feel like harm the car. I feel bad. If it is a characteristic about the car, I am ok with it unless it harms my car. But, it possibly something need to improve, can you find out? I was about to call Toyota customer service, but I am afraid that they might say again "it is characteristic. You drive 2wd only on the road. " thank you.
My Toyota Fj Cruiser accelerates by itself. Typically, when it is is stopped and idling, like at a light or stop sign. It does this when either I or my mother is driving it. The particular event I want to tell you about happened in August 2009. I was at a stoplight, in the center lane, and was going to change lanes when the light changed. I turned the wheel to the left before the light changed. When I took my foot off the brake, the vehicle accelerated rapidly into the left lane. I did not touch the gas pedal. My vehicle was struck by a pickup truck approaching in the left lane. The young girl driving the pickup truck was talking on her cell phone and did not expect my vehicle to move in front of her so fast. Damage to my vehicle was about $1,800. I took my vehicle into a local shop for 30k service and shortly thereafter and they did not find any problems. I have seen that Toyota claims there is no problem, but this is a serious safety problem. I really never know when my vehicle is going to surge. I have sent a letter to Toyota requesting them to fix my vehicle and pay for the accident. I have not heard from them yet, but it has only been a few days.
Just bought a brand new Fj Cruiser and within 2 months the windshield is cracked. In two places. They are impact but I have heard this is a very big problem with the suvs.
I own a 2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser sport utility vehicle. I've owned the vehicle for 24 months and currently have 16,000 miles driven. The safety problem is the design of the Fj Cruiser windshield. I have now replaced the windshield six (6) times due to small rocks hitting the windshield. The safety issue is that the vertical position of this windshield absorbs the full impact of any road debris as opposed to deflecting. Of the six windshield incidents, 2 of those have been severe enough to completely penetrate the windshield and in to the passenger cabin. This poses a very serious safety issue if a rock should pierce the windshield on the drivers side and injure or distract the driver thus posing a safety risk to others in the vehicle or in close proximity. In addition, the impact is severe enough that the noise of the impact poses a dangerously high distraction. The impact is violent enough that I would equate the sound to exploding fireworks or a handgun sound in the cabin of the vehicle.
The paint on my new vehicle is chipping off.
Numerous paint flaking; even on non leading surfaces windshield pitting and sparkling in sunlight.