2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering Problems:

  • Vehicle cannot maintain safe highway speeds of 55-60 mph due to severe wheel shimmy
    
  • Steering wheel shake/vibration between 55-65 mph
    
  • Dangerous steering issue causing constant steering adjustments to stay in lane
    
  • Steering wheel vibrates and shakes at random times between 50-60 mph
    
  • Vehicle shakes violently at speeds between 50-60 mph
    
  • Vehicle exhibits steering shimmy between 40-60 mph
    
  • Steering wheel vibration at speeds between 55-70 mph
    

• 2. Brake Problems:

  • Brake failure at highway speeds
    
  • Wheel studs failed during tire rotation
    
  • ABS brakes release if one wheel locks
    
  • Undetectable leak allowing rainwater accumulation inside door
    
  • Brakes didn't seem to work until pedal was released and pressed again
    
  • Brakes failed driving at 20 mph over speed bump
    
  • Catastrophic frame failure due to delamination and rust holes
    

• 3. Frame and Rust Issues:

  • Catastrophic frame failure from delamination and rust holes
    
  • Frame covered in rust, causing safety concerns
    
  • Frame rusted and corroded, leading to safety concerns
    
  • Frame rusted badly, requiring replacement at high cost
    
  • Frame rusted severely, posing safety risks
    

• 4. Other Issues:

  • Airbag cover warped and peeling away
    
  • Torque converter weakness causing shaking and transmission replacement
    
  • Windshield cracking prematurely from minor impact
    
  • Excessive rust and corrosion on undercarriage
    
  • Fire originating in or near console between front seats
    
  • Excessive rust on metal parts, including brake lines which resulted in loss of fluid
    
  • Weak torque converter causing shaking between 35-45 mph
    
  • Weak torque converter in automatic transmission causing shaking, leading to transmission replacement
    
  • Windshield cracking from minor impact, known issue in FJ Cruisers
    
  • Vehicle throttle sticking intermittently, causing engine surging and deceleration hesitation