2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 1, 2023ILFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSuspension

   I was driving down the street after filling up my fuel tank. I drove approximately 1/2 mile when I heard a sound, felt a clunk and stopped immediately. My fuel tank was hanging down on the ground. I called AAA and requested a flatbed and to bring a strap. He did not bring a strap and when my truck arrived at the mechanic the fuel tank had completely separated from the vehicle. The other complaint I have is the rusted frame. I purchased this vehicle used. I did not notice…

   NHTSA complaint #11535659 · source
2. Filed Feb 23, 2023PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Rust is inherently bad on these vehicles. The other day i heard a weird noise under my truck driving down the road. As if I flung a rock up and hit a spring or something. To my dismay, I noticed the fuel tank hanging. One of the straps rusted to the point that it broke allowing the fuel tank to droop.

   NHTSA complaint #11508823 · source
3. Filed Jan 29, 2023OHBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I recently purchased the used 2007 Toyota FJ with 101,000 miles. During maintenance and inspection, it was found that the fuel tank straps are rusted out and need to be replaced. The rear brake lines are rusted out and need to be replaced. The frame is severely rusted out and failing at the factory welds. I was referred to submit a report and investigate filing a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer for negligence, as this is apparently a known issue. I am hoping…

   NHTSA complaint #11504331 · source
4. Filed Dec 13, 2022INFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Serviced 99% of the time at Toyota dealer. Within a week of having the vehicle serviced by the dealer, I noticed a rattling/banging. One gas strap had completely rusted through, and the other was hanging on by about a quarter inch of material. I always ask the dealer to inspect the frame due to the history of rust problems on FJs—they have never flagged anything but I inspect it as I can myself, but have no way to lift the vehicle up thoroughly. I also have the service fluid…

   NHTSA complaint #11497287 · source
5. Filed Sep 28, 2022INFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I filled up my truck with gas. Upon driving to work I noticed a loud clank. I looked under the vehicle but it was dark and saw nothing obvious. I continued down the road and heard knocking only when braking hard. When examined in daylight, I could see that the Fuel Tank Support Strap (Rear) rusted thru and the weight of the tank/fuel caused it to shift toward and rub against the Drive Shaft. The loud clank I would hear was caused by the tank being struck by the Drive Shaft…

   NHTSA complaint #11486939 · source
6. Filed Oct 5, 2021TNBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   FJ Cruiser in Tennessee Was filling up gas tank and heard a noise under the car. I looked and noticed that the back of the gas tank was hanging down. After I got it home, I discovered that the rear fuel strap had broken due to rust. The front fuel strap was also extremely rusted and probably would have failed also

   NHTSA complaint #11435597 · source
7. Filed May 9, 2021INBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel tank strap rusted through, almost lost my fuel tank. I have since replaced it at the dealership. The frame is has also developed rust issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11415712 · source
8. Filed Apr 17, 2021120,000 miINFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Fuel tank straps rusted, as well as multiple areas in frame rusted from the inside out. Once vehicle was put on a lift, mechanic said gas tank straps needed replaced as well as some repair to the structural integrity of the frame.

   NHTSA complaint #11408585 · source
9. Filed Nov 17, 202071,000 miPABody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for tire repairs and the mechanic found that the fuel tank straps were severely corroded and the subframe was also severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.*dt the consumer provided photos.

   NHTSA complaint #11375059 · source
10. Filed Oct 24, 2020PABody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSuspension

    My 2007 fj cruiser has major problems with rust. This includes being informed today that the frame has holes that have rusted through and the vehicle would not pass inspection. I have already put a lot of money into the vehicle replacing rusted parts including replacing the fuel tank straps last year, parts of the suspension and radiator. This seems excessive damage due to rust and creates an unsafe toyota product.

    NHTSA complaint #11366125 · source
11. Filed Oct 11, 2020169,300 miIAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I have been having nothing, but problems with keeping my fj alive. It won't even keep a hold longer than a few hours. I have also had problems with the fuel tank as i can never go lower than 1/4 of a tank because it will die. I have read that other fjs have had their fuel pumps replaced under recall and i would like mine done as well.

    NHTSA complaint #11363755 · source
12. Filed Aug 10, 2020198,000 miOHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The straps that hold the gas tank up under the vehicle have rusted away and the gas tank has fallen out of the bottom of the vehicle. This incident occurred while driving on city streets near my home.

    NHTSA complaint #11348478 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology