2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Wheels Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
7 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
Loss of brakes while driving. Brakes locking up. Complete frame rust
I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AN INDIVIDUAL ON DEC. 12, 2020. LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO. I BROUGHT IT TO THE BODY SHOP TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RATTLING SOUND THAT CAME FROM WHEN I HIT A BUMP. THE CARS BODY IS IN GREAT CONDITION. THE MILEAGE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR WAS 183,800. I ASSUMED I MAY NEED TO DO SOME WORK ON THE CAR, BUT THE BODY SHOP TOLD ME THAT THE SOUND I WAS HEARING WAS DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE THAT HAD RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THEY WHERE CLOSE TO FALLING OFF. INCLUDING THE GAS TANK. THEY TOLD ME THAT FJ CRUISERS WHERE KNOWN FOR RUSTY UNDER BOTTOMS AND THAT I WOULD BE A SAFETY RISK TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IF I DROVE THE CAR. THEY ALSO SAID THE CAR WAS BEYOND NORMAL REPAIR. I WILL ATTACHED PHOTOS THEY SENT ME. I HAVE DRIVEN...
REPEATED BEADING ISSUES. FORCED TO REPLACE RIMS.BEADING ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED OVER MULTIPLE YEARS...SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR NEW.
FRAME AND PARTS BADLY RUSTED. PIECES FALLING OFF. BRAKE LINES NOW RUSTING. FRAME BADLY RUSTED AS WELL. INTERNAL FUEL TANK ISSUES WITH CORROSION
THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING PRIOR, AND I TRIED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND BRING IT TO A STOP. I GOT IT TO BE ABOUT 40 MPH BEFORE I HIT THE CEMENT RAILING ON THE BRIDGE. PLEASE CALL [XXX] AT [XXX] CLAIM NUMBER PA[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHEELS ON TOYOTA 2007 FJ CRUISER, THE PAINT ON WHEELS STARTED BUBBLING, I THEN EXPERIENCED AIR PRESSURE LOSS IN ALL 5 TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRE. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AS ALL WHEELS CONTINUALLY LEAK AIR. CAUSING DIFFERENT AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *TR
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I RECENTLY BOUGHT OUT THE LEASE OF MY 20007 FJ CRUISER FROM THE HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I'M WRITING TO NOTIFY YOU THAT I AM EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH MY SERVICE AND THAT I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY TOYOTA VEHICLE. I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE MY FJ CRUISER TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY FRONT WHEEL NEARLY FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. WHEN I INSPECTED THE TIRE IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE WHEEL STUDS HAD BROKEN CLEAN OFF THE BODY. THE TIRE WAS BARELY HANGING ON BY A THREAD. I'D LIKE TO NOTE THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I PAID A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF EXTRA MONEY TO HAVE IT "CERTIFIED" BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THE CERTIFICATION AND IT HAS ONLY EVER BEEN WORKED ON BY TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIANS. I NEVER HEARD ABOUT ANY ISSUES WITH WHEELS...
Other 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Problem Areas
Structurebody
198 complaints
Unknown Or Other
79 complaints
Suspension
77 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
66 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
43 complaints
Power Train
40 complaints
Structure
33 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
30 complaints
Service Brakes
26 complaints
Seat Belts
24 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
21 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Visibility
11 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Structureframe And Members
9 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
4 complaints
Tiresbead
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint