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2007 Toyota FJ CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 594 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, most often about the structure. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-396 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid8.2× the FJ Cruiser median · #1 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 24%Owner complaints59428 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser has problems

594 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure2385
Suspension781
Visibility771
Power train513
Service brakes, hydraulic461
Fuel/propulsion system300
Service brakes261
Seat belts250
Vehicle speed control242
15 other systems10015

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

24%repaired · 2017 Q4

Front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Recall 16V-396 · Jun 2, 2016 · 7,749 vehicles · 1,831 repaired

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2016 Q2

Front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Recall 14V-743 · Nov 19, 2014 · 3,233 vehicles · 871 repaired

Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 13V-163 · Apr 25, 2013 · 208,000 vehicles

Risk. Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 13V-098 · Mar 15, 2013 · 209,000 vehicles

Risk. If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 09V-223 · Jun 15, 2009 · 27,080 vehicles

Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: bead

Recall 06V-235 · Jun 26, 2006 · 9,434 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TIRE LOSES AIR PRESSURE IT MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

60kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 170 structure complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
56under 30k miles108under 100k miles62100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Power train

9 owners mentioned a cost

$2,200median

Middle half: $2,000 – $3,700

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other FJ Cruiser year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FJ Cruiser median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser safety ratings

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (26.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What FJ Cruiser owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the…
Complaint 11689262 · Sep 23, 2025 · 185,000 miles
Frame and undercarriage have excessive wear for age of vehicle despite normal maintenance and care. Rust and corrosion has made the vehicle unsafe to drive.
Complaint 11671174 · Jul 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that after it had rained, the front driver's side seat belt was wet, even though the windows were rolled up and the doors were closed securely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact…
Complaint 11642157 · Feb 12, 2025 · 90,000 miles

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