2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser electrical problems

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · NJ

I was driving the vehicle to work and was unable to stop. I had to use the emergency brake system.

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Electrical, Seats · IN

The heating unit under both front seats are coming on without the switch on. After tuning switch on and off several times it will go off,but it comes back on. On 11/19/14 there was a recall on this veh. Recall #14v743000. This has been going on for a couple months.

Filed Dec 17, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · 12,300 miles · IN

Driver seat and passenger seat heating unit is coming on without the switch turned on.

Filed May 22, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 130,000 miles · CA · crash · fire

I rear ended someone and I was going 30mph approx and my airbags did not deploy and the car engine area and battery caught on fire

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · OK

Master cylinder failed - have to slam the brake pedal all the way to the floor and then I was still unsure if the car would actually stop. Had twin 3 year old boys in the car, scared for our lives. Dashboard lite up like a christmas tree. Second shop diagnosed it as a failed master cylinder. Parts plus labor = $3,066. I work for the school system and we don't have that sort of money. Will tow it home, hopefully find a used part, and try to replace it ourselves. The only reason I'm logging a complaint (because cars need repairs and I understand that) is because I'm seeing the exact same complaint over and over again "master cylinder toyota fj cruiser 2007". How can so many of the same complaints on the exact same vehicle go unheard? Please help, make the master cylinder recall apply to the fj cruiser. It obviously should be included. Thank you for your time.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 35,000 miles · IL

Windshield wipers have failed to work for long periods or have to play with switch to work right. Took car in years ago while under warranty to fix and resolved problem for a few years but is now reoccurring. Also drivers side door window switch intermittenly works. I dont know if this is connected to wiper switch but have seen recalls on other toyotas that have this problem and had a recall but none for fj. Specifics turn on car, turn on slector switch for wipers "slow thru high it dont matter". Wipers dont work.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 110 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Both passenger and driver air bags did not deploy at the impact of a head on collision which totalled the car my son was driving,and he sustained head,back and neck injuries because of that.the car locked up after the crash,disabling him to exit the car and had to be pulled out from the passenger side of the car.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 166,405 miles · NC

When trying to put my car in reverse I could not move the gear shift lever. It was frozen. The ABS, all the trac annunciator lights stayed on. I had to bypass the gear shift to be able to move the car. I went on line to look up possible causes and was told to contact some of the auto parts companies like auto zone etc. And have them hook up their computer tester to troubleshoot this problem. I haven't had a chance to take it by yet.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 75,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota fj cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel lighting and gauges began to fluctuate erratically as the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the ABS system would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the instrument panel lighting would not illuminate and gauges would not provide a reading. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the brakes would not respond. After shutting the engine off the vehicle could not be restarted. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the battery was melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the battery, wiring harness, alternator and the fuse box would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 63,000 miles · NY · fire

I lease a toyota 2007 fj cruiser which caught on fire. Fire was to steering column area. 911 was called /police and fire responded. The fire was visible from the blinker arm hole. Fire was extinguished by myself. Toyota til this day has not told me the cause. It has been in the dealership since. I don't want the car. Toyota has been called numerous times. Yet no one gives me an answer. I don't want this to happen to any toyota owner. A guy named troy offered me a $1000.00 dollars to be on my merry way. I don't want it. Especially after their coverup.