NHTSA Complaint #11535465 — 2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535465
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 26, 2023
Date Filed	July 31, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Took vehicle to a machine shop to have frame undercoated. The machinist found that the frame had holes in it due to rust. He found that the tab gusset bracelet was cracked ( the part of the frame that holds the A-Arm in place). He said that the vehicle was not safe to drive and needs a new frame. The vehicle has 109,000 miles on it. Toyota should have a recall on all Toyota FJ.I contacted Toyota and was denied any help in this matter.

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