Owners have filed 37 complaints
about the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser with NHTSA between 2014 and 2025.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 8 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 12
Against the median year of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 14
2.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
80% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2014 compares with every other Toyota FJ Cruiser
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
15.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
315.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
420.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
840.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
15.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
210.0%
150,000+ miles
15.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2014peak 3Nov 2025
Recalls on the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
20V012000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
15V081000
STEERING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Risk: If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
14V828000
EQUIPMENT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
14V539000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.
Risk: In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.
14V475000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202172355,683 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall 2020514126,597 units in Canada
Fuel System
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088). Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall 2020088111,835 units in Canada
Fuel System
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall SRC R95/SRC R96 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-005) Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall 201505336 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the intermediate shaft that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box might have been improperly welded during manufacturing. If the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the weld could separate, which could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the intermediate shaft.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 26,500 milesLatham, NYCrash
WHEELS
ON 7/18/15 AT ABOUT 11:10 AM IN THE NEWLY PAVED PARKING LOT OF THE LOWES, LATHAM, NEW YORK, THE ALLOY RIM OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL SPLIT (RIM INTO TWO PIECES) CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE VEHICLE TO GRAZE THE A LIGHT POLE. THE TIRE, WHEEL AND RIM DID NOT HIT ANYTHING PRIOR TO THE RIM FAILURE. THERE WERE NO POTHOLES OR OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE LOT. EVEN IN GRAZING THE LIGHT POLE, THE TIRE DID NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE POLE, ONLY THE OUTER FENDER FLARE MADE CONTACT. THIS WAS A SPONTANEOUS FAILURE OF THE RIM. INSURANCE INVESTIGATION CONFIRMS THE RIM FAILURE. TOYOTA DENIES RIM FAILURE. THE RIM AND ALL PARTS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10750168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Farmingtin Hills, MI
STEERING
Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld Failure: Recall concern. My car was built 7/25/2014. Recalls were initiated for FJ’s within the following date ranges 8/7/2013 - 8/20/2013 for this issue. My FJ has the same issue confirmed by three Toyota Dealership Service Departments. Revisiting the Recall Status is needed. Thank you for your attention.
NHTSA complaint #11701405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesMarshall, MI
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer made aware of the failure and advised them contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11700517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marblehead, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mice or rats consume the soy-based wires. They consumed one of the fuel injection wires on my 2014 FJ. The Toyota dealership charged me $896 for the new connector that was located under the intake manifold.
NHTSA complaint #11695714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooksville, FL
SUSPENSION
Excessive frame rust causing safety issue with suspension and crash danger. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection. My safety as well as other drivers safety are put at risk if the suspension fails causing my vehicle to veer into on-coming traffic. The problem is on going and can be confirmed by a dealer or independent service. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, but is available for inspection upon request. No warnings lamps. This is an undercarriage issue that is hidden by the tires and the body that sits on the frame.
NHTSA complaint #11564248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooksville, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
Excessive frame rust causing safety issue with suspension and crash danger. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection. My safety as well as other drivers safety are put at risk if the suspension fails causing my vehicle to veer into on-coming traffic. The problem is on going and can be confirmed by a dealer or independent service. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, but is available for inspection upon request. No warnings lamps. This is an undercarriage issue that is hidden by the tires and the body that sits on the frame.
NHTSA complaint #11564248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melbourne, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
Extensive rust in frame
NHTSA complaint #11540951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Royal OAK, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTING. WE TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALER TO GET A LOOSE SKID PLATE ATTACHED, AND MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THEY HAD TO REMOVE IT BECAUSE "THERE WAS NOTHING LEFT TO ATTACH TO AS THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY. THE FRAME, ATTACHMENT POINTS, SUPPORTS, AXLES AND SUSPENSION PIECES ARE EXTREMELY RUSTY. WE WERE ADVISED BY MECHANIC TO DISPOSE OF THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD SOON BE UNDRIVEABLE. 98000 MILE, 9 YEAR OLD, BABIED, DEALER MAINTAINED CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11534641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milford, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear Body Mount rotted, frame very rusted and thin, could pose issue with structure. All the times bringing to dealer, nothing was mentioned regarding how bad the frame was.
NHTSA complaint #11499924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 166,000 milesSt Augustine, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame corrosion and complete frame failure. The area compromised affected the steering of the vehicle. Luckily, the failure was discovered before failure at Highway speeds . No warning of any kind prior to failure. The vehicle is currently at a Toyota dealership awaiting a complete frame replacement . Should the failure have occurred at Highway speed, this would have been a catastrophic event as the front end/ steering would have been dramatically affected
NHTSA complaint #11488728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seminole, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
Notable frame rust and corrosion. Available for inspection upon request. Safety risk if any parts of frame are rusted through and vehicle has no structural support. Confirmed by independent service center. Inspected during each Toyota service, including one done in March 2021 prior to purchasing vehicle. Documentation does not mention frame/structural rust anywhere. Initial photographs of frame rust done prior to first oil change in July 2021. Was told it was just surface rust and could be "sanded down" and it would be good as new. No warning messages.
NHTSA complaint #11459852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSeatac, WA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITION IS CONTINUOUS: WHEN VEH. IS IN MOTION OR PARKED WITH MOTOR RUNNING OR MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING.. BACK DOOR OF VEHICLE CANOT BE UNLOCKED WITH A KEY AS SUGGESTED ON PAGE 40 OF OWNERS MANUAL.. OR WHEN USING WIRELESS REMOTE, OR DOOR SWITCH.THIS CONDITION WAS FIRST NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND MOTOR NOT RUNNING.. DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS DO WORK PROPERLY WITH THE KEY. BOTH SIDE DOORS WORK PROPERLY USING A KEY AS DESCIBED ON PAGE 35 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL., THE GLASS HATCH CANNOT BE OPEND WITH A KET AS SUGGESTED ON PAGE 45 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL, I DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION.,THESE CONDITIONS ARE A SAFETY HAZZARD.
NHTSA complaint #11373905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSeatac, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITION IS CONTINUOUS: WHEN VEH. IS IN MOTION OR PARKED WITH MOTOR RUNNING OR MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING.. BACK DOOR OF VEHICLE CANOT BE UNLOCKED WITH A KEY AS SUGGESTED ON PAGE 40 OF OWNERS MANUAL.. OR WHEN USING WIRELESS REMOTE, OR DOOR SWITCH.THIS CONDITION WAS FIRST NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND MOTOR NOT RUNNING.. DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS DO WORK PROPERLY WITH THE KEY. BOTH SIDE DOORS WORK PROPERLY USING A KEY AS DESCIBED ON PAGE 35 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL., THE GLASS HATCH CANNOT BE OPEND WITH A KET AS SUGGESTED ON PAGE 45 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL, I DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION.,THESE CONDITIONS ARE A SAFETY HAZZARD.
NHTSA complaint #11373905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keesler AFB, MS
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE VEHICLES FRAME IS CONSIDERABLY RUSTED WHEN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE AGE AND USE OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAS LESS THAN 50K AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #11365775 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSeatac, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA complaint #11349247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT CALLED THE DESERT TOYOTA OF TUCSON LOCATED AT 7150 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85710, (520) 296-8535, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11331940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesNEW York, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRESTMONT TOYOTA (730 NJ-23, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444) DUE TO AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR OF FUEL. TOYOTA OF MANHATTAN (645 11TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10036) AND CRESTMONT TOYOTA (730 NJ-23, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444) AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE MAY OF 2020. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11328118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davie,, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11327794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,000 milesBuena Park, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT MY 2014 FJ CRUISER BRAND NEW WITH 5 MILES ON IT. 6 MONTHS INTO OWNING IT THE DRIVER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. ABOUT A YEAR LATER THE PASSENGER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AND THEY REPLACED THOSE UNDER WARRANTY. ABOUT 1-1/2 YEARS LATER THE DRIVER LOCK (THAT WAS ALREADY REPLACED) STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. I HAD 34,000 MILES ON IT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT'S NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I TOLD THEM THAT THE LOCK THEY REPLACED WENT OUT BUT THE DEALER SAID THE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY IS ONLY GOOD FOR 1 YEAR AFTER THE REPAIR! SHORTLY AFTER THE PASSENGER LOCK WENT OUT AGAIN AS WELL. AND NOW THE BACK DOOR WONT EVEN UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB OR EVEN MANUALLY WITH THE KEY. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON THE CARS ARE TERRIBLE! I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THEY WERE HAVING A LOT OF ISSUES WITH THE TOYOTA LOCKS AND FOR ME TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR A RECALL! IT'S BEEN 3 YEARS NOW THAT I'VE BEEN WITHOUT LOCKS AND NO RECALL! DEALER QUOTED ME $900 TO FIX ONE DOOR! $360 FOR THE PART AND THE REST LABOR. RIDICULOUS ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THESE PARTS IN THE PAST UNDER WARRANTY!! WHAT GOOD IS IT TO PAY FOR THE SAME PART THEY ALREADY 'REPLACED' JUST FOR THEM TO GO OUT SO SOON!!!
NHTSA complaint #11316902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fenton, MO
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND PULLING INTO A DRIVE THRU, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V120000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11316305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesHawthorn Woods, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRAME IS RUSTING REALLY BAD. TOYOTA ALREADY REPLACE THE TRD COIL SPRINGS ON EACH SIDE DUE TO RUST
NHTSA complaint #11288776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesHawthorn Woods, IL
SUSPENSION
FRAME IS RUSTING REALLY BAD. TOYOTA ALREADY REPLACE THE TRD COIL SPRINGS ON EACH SIDE DUE TO RUST
NHTSA complaint #11288776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesNEW Lebanon, NY
STEERING
HAD VEHICLE IN SHOP, NEW TIRES AND BALANCE. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REBALANCE. HAD BRAKES DONE,( ROTORS AND PADS AND ALL FOUR TIRES REBALANCE). ONE MONTH LATER STEERING STARTED ACTING UP. STIFFING UP. NOW DEALERSHIP SAIDS NO RECALL. DIFFERENT SITES SAYING STEERING SHIFT NEEDS A WELT. DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE TO FIX IT.(600.00).
NHTSA complaint #11203036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarkston, MI
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FAILED. WHEN A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS OFF AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND BLANC TOYOTA MOTORCARS, LTD (9000 HOLLY ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, (810) 695-4400) SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND RECALIBRATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR, WIRING HARNESS, AND SEAT CAGE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11155684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarkston, MI
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FAILED. WHEN A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS OFF AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND BLANC TOYOTA MOTORCARS, LTD (9000 HOLLY ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, (810) 695-4400) SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND RECALIBRATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR, WIRING HARNESS, AND SEAT CAGE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11155684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,220 milesSeward, AK
POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA CONTINUES TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM WITH THE RA61F TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IN THEIR 2001 TO 2017 TACOMA & FJ CRUISERS THAT MOST PROBABLY AFFECT OVER 20,000 VEHICLES. THE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARINGS CONTINUALLY FAIL ACCOUNTING FOR SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, EXPENSE, AND RISK FOR THEIR OWNERS OVER THEIR YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. ONLY AFTER 9 YEARS WAS THE PROBLEM OFFICIALLY ACKNOWLEDGED WITH A TOYOTA TSB THAT DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM (T-SB-0365-10). INSTEAD, THE TSB RECOMMENDATIONS WERE NOTHING MORE THAN A THINLY VEILED ATTEMPT TO THROW PARTS AT THE PROBLEM IN AN EFFORT 'RUN-OUT' THE WARRANTIES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO AN ISSUE OF SAFETY, AS THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE'S POWER TRAIN, AND BY EXTENSION, LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURE'S IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IN THEIR WRITTEN ADVERTISING IS/WAS FALSE AND DECEPTIVE. TOYOTA CONTINUES TO SELL THESE VEHICLES WITH BOTH DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING AND PARTS IN THEIR TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES. TOYOTA HAVING IGNORED THE PROBLEM FROM 2001-2010 IS UNETHICAL, AND THE NHTSB'S COLLUSION WITH TOYOTA TO NOT ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND OWNERS COMPENSATED. THE TOYOTA TACOMA & FJ CRUISER BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 2001 AND 2017 SHOULD BE RECALLED, TOYOTA SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR COVERING-UP THIS ISSUE, AND AN ACTUAL FIX FOR THE PROBLEMS OR TOYOTA 'BUY-BACK' SHOULD BE OFFERED. AS THE OWNER OF A 2014 FJ CRUISER WITH ONLY 32K ROAD MILES, WHO RECENTLY HAD A CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING FAIL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY IN ALASKA - I DO NOT APPRECIATE HAVING MY LIFE, MY PROPERTY, AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS PUT AT RISK DURING THE OPERATION OF A DEFECTIVE UNSAFE PRODUCT.
NHTSA complaint #10960250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.