NHTSA Complaint #11689262 — 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11689262
Vehicle	2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Date of Incident	September 2, 2025
Date Filed	September 23, 2025
Mileage	185,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

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 undercarriage and subframe were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle should not be driven because the wheels might detach from the vehicle. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

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