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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Problems and Repair Histories

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 48 FJ Cruisers, 9.3 months of data per FJ Cruiser, average 69600 miles

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 39000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 52000 0 Power steering pump failed 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 11000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 17000 0 Driverside diff seal replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 29760   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 44020 0 idler pulley bearing squealing. replaced item under extended warranty 
Jun 2012 55800 1300 PM on brakes in advance of an off road trip 
Mar 2013 71300 400 Wheel bearing front right replace 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 1000   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 1000 0 Used 4L for first time, transfer case locked up and dealer replaced 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 24000 0 Throw out bearing and transmission bell housing needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 42000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 34100   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 75640 250 Wheel bearing found to be worn. New part installed successfully. 
Feb 2011 78740 200 front axle seal found to be leaking and was successfully replaced by dealer. 
May 2012 102040 6000 Brakes became contaminated as a result of side axle seal leak and needed to be replaced. First set of brakes at 162k so not really surprised, but am concerned with blocked vent that created the issue. Both upper and lower steering shafts need replacing. 
Mar 2013 120280   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 16000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 17000 0 Deposits present in fuel filter and pump due to yet to be determined circumstances. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 2000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 30000 0 Right rear inner brake pad worn to wear scraper. Caliper failed to retract properly and caused uneven wear. All rear brake pads replace, rotors were turned, caliper slider replaced on right rear, and rear calipers reinstalled. 
Aug 2009 49000 0 Throw-out bearing in clutch was squealing when in neutral. Dealer initially denied it was a problem, then tried to deny warranty work, then warrantied it after much pressure. Problem has returned 7k miles later. Dealer was originally told to replace more. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 8000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 30000 175 Rear brake pads replaced. 
Mar 2011 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 54000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 62700 349 front caliper pistons rusted and would not move 
Jun 2012 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 60000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 91000 0 Check Engine light on. Looked up symptoms online, lubricated rubber seal on gas cap, light went off. 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 3000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 34000 0 Clutch throwout bearing was squeaking. 
Dec 2009 43000 30 Throwout bearing 
Oct 2011 58000 800 Water pump Cv shafts Timing plate cover 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alaska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 2100 I took my FJ in today for a maintenance check ($450 by the way). The dealership charged another $120 for "diagnostics" b/c I said it wasn't shifting properly. Turns out I needed a brand new clutch...at 48,000 miles!!! Don't buy an FJ! 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 11000   First odometer entry
Jul 2007 18000 0 Radio did not output strongly enough Adjustable height for passanger seatbelt shoulder strap was not adjustable replaced radio fixed 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Dakota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 47000   First odometer entry
May 2012 49300 200 Passenger rear brake caliper seizure at some point caused rear brake to stop functioning. Caliper working at time rotors and pads replaced. 
Jun 2012 50000 400 Seized caliper on front drivers corner seized, burning pads and warping rotor. 
Dec 2012 54000 500 Electronic Locking Differential actuator failure 
Feb 2013 54000 0 I started having random ABS lights in the vehicle, along with an inconsistent brake pedal. ABS module failure and ABS sensor failure, discovered when differential actuator replaced in December. Wheel bearing failure on way to dealership to dispose of vehicle Random check engine light for variable valve timing actuator failure during cold weather. 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 620   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 48980 0 Calipers needed to be adjusted. 
Nov 2011 64940 285 The heat plate loosened and fell partly off, causing a loud noise with any driving (it was rubbing on the drive train). The bolts had worn through the metal plate, so it was replaced. 
Aug 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 21000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 59000 0 Manual transmission commonly have failing throw out bearing. Expensive repair due to labor. Covered by powertrain warranty.  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Montana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 19000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 20000 0 CD player stopped working. New CD player installed Paint has been chipping from day one. Dealer admits it's a problem, but won't use 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, because I drive on "Montana roads".I have a friend w/exact car, same age, 4xs the miles, no chips in paint. Drives same roads I do. 
Dec 2012 82000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 56000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 56000 0 Front transfer case froze up. $3,500 billed to Toyota. 

 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 15000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 21000 0 Rear window weatherstripping was pinched on the defroster assembly above the window causing water to drip into the cabin. 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0 Window trim detached from door frame. Repaired under warranty. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 13000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 20000 0 interior leak through the roof rack 
Mar 2013 40000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Puerto Rico
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 47000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 61000 76 Rear driver door lock malfunction. Cost $26 for the part and $50 labor 
Mar 2012 80000 250 Front caliper, right side, locked open and worned the brake pads. 
Oct 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 21000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 63000 20 Changed rear brake pads  
Apr 2011 81000 240 O2 sensor Corrosion caused the radiator to leak, it need to be replaced but I patched it with stop leak as I'm thinking of trading it. 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 28520 0 rear diff seal pass. side 
Mar 2012 34100   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 57040   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 61380 0 Serpentine belt tensioner bearing failed. Tensioner replaced. 
Mar 2013 82460   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 46500   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 88660 236 Rear axle seal leak. Minor issue considering the time vehicle is driven off road. 
Apr 2011 90520   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Oklahoma, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 38000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 49000 0 Replaced driveshaft due to a clunk and bump at a stop and replaced rear differential bearing due to whining. 
Dec 2012 55000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 64480   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 109740 1400 rear driver side axle boot leaking and leaking into rear brake. Burned out headlight. 
Feb 2013 117800 1234 I'm not sure what the problem really was but my mechanic noted bad noises from the rear end at my last oil change. On this visit he replaced bearing hubs, axle seals, repaired left rear axle, bleed rear brakes. 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 58280   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 68200 42 heat shield over the muffler melted away were the bolts are 
Jun 2012 73780 585 replaced water pump that was cracked 
Feb 2013 79980 145 serpentine belt replaced 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 47000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 71000 0 4x4 would not engage. Tried numerous times & methods to shift into 4hi with no success. Research on FJ cruiser forum showed this is not uncommon. Fix was to slam it into gear 15-20 times, which fixed the prob. now 4x4 engages easily. 
Mar 2012 82000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 39000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 57000 500 bad caliper discovered when replacing brake pads. 
Apr 2012 66000 250 During state inspection a rear shock was found to be leaking. I was told both rears should be replaced together. 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 0 alternator replaced under warranty 
Sep 2010 24800 0 Right front axle seal leaking 
Jul 2011 29760   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 3000   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 17000 47 Rear differential ring gear failure. Broken teeth. Had trouble getting warranty coverage. Seems on a prior visit, dealer replaced the diff gasket and charged a complete diff against the warranty. They assume abuse with a second differential failure. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 6820   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 11160 0 Water leak around the seal of the driver's side door. Result was seatbelt wet when it rained. 
Dec 2007 13020 0 Water leak around drivers door. 
Sep 2010 32860 200 Water leak around the drivers door. Seal was redone and leak sealed. 
Mar 2012 60760 350 Both front rotors seized and needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2012 73160   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 7000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 16000 0 driver side seat belt latch would stick and not allow buckle in without a little playing around with ignition switch and opening and closing door. 
Mar 2013 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 5000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 7000 0 Transmission shudders in 5th gear 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 1000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 3000 0 The XM radio antennae needed to be changed out, failed to work when it got wet. 
Aug 2009 31000 0 volume control on the stereo would intermittently stop working(steering wheel control still worked). 
Dec 2012 70000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 4960 0 Rattle where seatbelt connects to the door on driver side. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Maine, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 17300 200 oxygen sensor replacement 
Jun 2012 19000 0 2 more sensors replaced 
Mar 2013 19000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 1000 0 LP trim was faided 
Sep 2011 39000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 10000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 21000 325 Passenger sway bar link broke and then proceeded to shred the passenger outer CV boot. 
Nov 2007 25000 0 Transfer case switch indicating 4WD status to computer failed and needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2007 27000 0 4WD indicator switch above transfer case failed and need to be replaced in order to use A-TRAC and the real locker. Also would not indicate the vehicle was in 4LO. 
May 2008 30000 0 Driver side strut inner seal failed requiring replacement of front strut. Drivers side stabilizer/sway bar link failed, snapped in half and tore open CV boot. 
Jun 2008 31000 585 Front differential bolts loose from the factory. Seal failed and needed to be replaced, bolts tightened to spec. Rear differential leaking at the seal between axle and carrier assembly. Seal replaced. Inner tie rod ends beginning to fail. Replaced, but not covered under warranty due to after market lift application. 
Nov 2008 32000 40 TRD supercharger internal parts failed. Replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 43000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 60300 0 FJ was running badly and brought to the dealer in April 2010. The shop stay was 7 days. The outcome was a diagnosis of a faulty fuel pump which was replaced under the powertrain warranty and now the FJ is running perfectly. 
Jun 2012 91000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 18000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 30000 100 Bad shock right front 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 13000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 70000 1100 Broken ring gear in rear differential. 
Jul 2009 85000 275 ADD actuator in front axle failed and was replaced with a new factory actuator.  
May 2013 137000 640 Replaced 3rd member (ring and pinion gears) in rear differential. 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 3000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 71000 0 Armrest on driver's door near where elbow rests, cracked in 3 places. Will need complete replacement or inner door panel to fix. Can't afford it and not under warranty. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 5000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 30000 0 A/C compressor needed to be replaced. 

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 4000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 14000 0 Rip in the inner fender flare. Toyota denied claim, rep from Toyota sent out after complaint made, claim denied again by rep. Going to sell vehicle... 
Feb 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 0 Report of engine noise. Sounds like lifters or sloppy head work. Later learned that many 4.0 owners have similar issue. As yet unaddressed, and unacknowleged as issue by dealership. 
Jul 2008 40000 0 Squeaky brakes, tsb, not repaired because my milage was 1500 miles over. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 18000   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 19000 0 Parking brake making clunking noise when pulled slightly while vehicle is in motion. Parking brake tending not to disengage on sub-freezing mornings. HVAC blower fan making strange noises. Dealer claimed there was no problem. Made service rep test drive a new FJ and noted that my fan was making abnormal noises. Determined problem would be looked at next time. Radio button crooked. New radio ordered. Replaced radio. Replaced blower fan. 
Mar 2009 31000 0 Replaced noisy vent fan. Turned front rotors to fix shimmy. 
Jun 2009 33000 0 Driver seat sinking slowly. Replaced driver seat under TSB. 
Mar 2013 62000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 16000   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 20000 0 Idler pulley replaced under warranty. Pulley failed due to mud getting into bearings. 
Aug 2008 35000 0 Drivers seat top portion (the part my back rests against) has developed a hole. Dealer states it is a wear item, however, an interior spring within the seat seems to be poking through just above the drivers belt line closest to the door.  
Apr 2009 49000 0 Display on factory FJammer radio not working intermittently.  
Jul 2010 80000 255 Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced along with seals. 
Nov 2012 120000 350 Four wheel drive actuator failed. New part ordered from dealer and I installed it in the front differential. 
Dec 2012 121000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 21000 0 Rear door stop rusty on drivers side. 
Nov 2008 25000 0 Rear door stop rusty on drivers side - replaced. Driver's door panel cracked under arm rest. Replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2008 27000 0 Noise when backing out of driveway every morning or when vehicle is cold. Defective front rotors. Replaced and no noise now. 
Apr 2009 31000 0 Bad odor coming from heater/ac blower 
Jun 2009 32000 0 Steering wheel cover delaminated 
Dec 2009 37000 0 Door light switch part replaced 
Jul 2012 67300 400 replaced rotors and pads in front 
Mar 2013 74000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Toyota FJ Cruiser in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 25000   First odometer entry
May 2007 28000 350 Front brakes scored rotors. 1 rotor replaced, 1 machined, 2 new brakes. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota FJ Cruiser in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 12000 0 Drivers side arm rest on the door cracked/broke and the entire door panel needed to be ordered and replaced. Dealer covered the repair under Toyota's manufacturer warranty. Driver's side seat height adjustment seemed to be malfunctioning. The hydraulic cylinder used for height adjustment (driver's side) would not hold its position (i.e., it kept sinking to a lower position). Installed new door panel to replace cracked arm rest. Installed new hydraulic cylinder for seat height adjuster. 
Apr 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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