2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
The 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER has received a total of 37 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (8 complaints), Suspension (6 complaints), and Structurebody (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 668,014 vehicles.
Recall 14V475000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 20,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners...
View full details →Recall 13V163000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 208,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary...
Consequence: Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 13V098000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 209,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over...
Consequence: 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 occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 13V123000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 7,525 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion...
Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 12E046000 — EQUIPMENT
| 200,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, P/N PTR09-35070, and TRD High-Performance brake kits, P/N PTR09-35100, installed by Toyota vehicle processing centers and sold by Toyota dealers as an optional accessory for model year 2007 through 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles. The subject TRD brake kit is specifically designed for the front wheels of 2007-2012 model year...
Consequence: If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a...
View full details →Recall 11V185000 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
| 1,489 vehicles affected
Defect: GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FJ CRUISER AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND AS A RESULT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE...
Consequence: DRIVERS WILL NOT RECEIVE A WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURING MONITOR THAT ONE OR MORE TIRES ARE UNDERINFLATED INCREASING THE RISK THAT A VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVEN WITH ONE OR MORE UNDERINFLATED TIRES AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATE TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TOLL FREE AT 1-800-444-1074 MONDAY...
View full details →Recall 11V148000 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
| 22,000 vehicles affected
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE...
Consequence: FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My Toyota fj cruiser has frame rot issues. Will not pass an inspection because of the frame rot problem.my Toyota has less than 79000 miles on it and looks to be in excellent condition on the interior and exterior. Toyota knows about the problem and refuses to take responsibility for it .Is there anything I can do about it.. Got a verbal quote to replace ( it's gonna cost about 9500 to repair ) could be more after they start to replace and if they find more problems.
RUST TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR NOT CONSUMMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, RUST TO THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK. POINTS THAT AFFIX THE BRAKE LINES TO THE VEHICLE FRAME HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT THEY'RE NO LONGER AFFIXED TO THE FRAME. THE RATE AT WHICH RUST GESTATES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND I AM MUCH MORE ATTENTIVE THAN THE TYPICAL CONSUMER) IS UNSAFE AND WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AS THESE VEHICLES RAPIDLY DETERIORATE. THE RUST PREVENTION METHODS USED BY THE FACTORY ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE.
RUST TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR NOT CONSUMMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, RUST TO THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK. POINTS THAT AFFIX THE BRAKE LINES TO THE VEHICLE FRAME HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT THEY'RE NO LONGER AFFIXED TO THE FRAME. THE RATE AT WHICH RUST GESTATES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND I AM MUCH MORE ATTENTIVE THAN THE TYPICAL CONSUMER) IS UNSAFE AND WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AS THESE VEHICLES RAPIDLY DETERIORATE. THE RUST PREVENTION METHODS USED BY THE FACTORY ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE.
RUST TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR NOT CONSUMMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, RUST TO THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK. POINTS THAT AFFIX THE BRAKE LINES TO THE VEHICLE FRAME HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT THEY'RE NO LONGER AFFIXED TO THE FRAME. THE RATE AT WHICH RUST GESTATES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND I AM MUCH MORE ATTENTIVE THAN THE TYPICAL CONSUMER) IS UNSAFE AND WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AS THESE VEHICLES RAPIDLY DETERIORATE. THE RUST PREVENTION METHODS USED BY THE FACTORY ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE.
LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTED. NEED REPLACED COULDN'T ADJUST THEM FOR ALIGNMENT. FRAME RUSTING FRONT AND REAR DIFF RUSTING. STOCK SKID PLATE REPLACED RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY. I THOROUGHLY WASH SALT OFF MY VEHICLE, YET IT STILL HAS RUSTED JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL FRAME RECALL TOYOTA HASN'T GOTTEN IT RIGHT. NEED ANOTHER RECALL. I'VE LIVED WITH MINE, BUT OTHERS HAVE IT MUCH WORSE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FR1_Remail_Deale — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had recall campaign repairs completed. We...
ER11_Re-Notifica — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
T-SB-0178-13 — STEERING
Some vehicles may exhibit excessive steering flutter condition, while being driven at approximately 55 ? 70 mph. In some cases, this condition is caused by a wheel imbalance or RFV (Radial Force Variation) that is out of range. If the tire and wheel assembly is satisfactory, a steering control valve...
T-SB-0046-12 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TOYOTA: 4WD REAR PROPELLER SHAFT(DRIVESHAFT) CLUNK/THUNK NOISE. IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE RAR PROPELLER SHAFT (DRIVESHAFT) TO REDUCE THIS CONDITION. *JS
TSB-0086-10 REV1 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TOYOTA: FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION DURING PDS. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN CORRECT POSITION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
- 2006 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 1 complaint
- 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 783 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 164 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 13 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 90 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (current)
- 2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 49 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 31 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 37 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 0 complaints
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