2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser body problems

Filed May 1, 2026 · Body, Suspension · MA

Chassis frame rotted

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Body · MA

Premature frame rust

Filed May 17, 2022 · Body, Suspension · FL

After buying my vehicle I have began to notice a growing rust problem that is not due to salt water or other environmental conditions, but clearly a defect in manufacturing. After joining a few Facebook groups with other FJ owners I’ve found countless other people have had the same problem and that without massive trust removal my vehicle is expected to have failures in the frame and suspension at some point.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Body · TX

The frame of my Truck has started to rust out as to many FJ Cruisers. It's been a known issue that these frame have this problem along with the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra. Which Toyota have a recall on those two models but they've yet to recognize the Toyota FJ Cruiser for the same issue. If this issue isn't resolved, it can result in weak points in the chassis making those area fail and cause an accident underload. I have had my shop look at it and said they can only treat the affected areas so much but the issue will keep coming back over time as rust does not go away unless its cut out. For the safety for myself, any FJ Owners as well as the roads we share with the public I hope that we get this issue corrected through the Manufacturer. Thank you

Filed Jul 7, 2021 · Body · WI

While inspecting a broken rear fuel tank strap, several holes were noticed in the frame of the vehicle. Excessive corrosion was present all along the welds on the frame and its crossmembers. There were spots where I could poke my finger through the frame. There was no warning that this corrosion was happening. I am the third owner of this FJ and it was inspected before I purchased it. The vehicle has not yet been taken to a dealership, police or an insurance company.

Filed Apr 3, 2021 · Body · 188,900 miles · OH

Gas tank support straps failed while driving. Dealer installed temporary nylon ratchet straps until parts arrived.

Filed Feb 10, 2021 · Body, Brakes · 130,000 miles · GA

Frame, suspension, and brakes have extreme damage from rust. Rear brakes are non-functional because of rust.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Body · 50,000 miles · NC

Extreme rust and cracking in frame

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Body · MN

Excessive rust on the frame and undercarriage. Needed to be cleaned and treated.

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 35,000 miles · OH

This vehicle started to develope rust immediately after purchase. The vehicle is a 2008 and is scary rusty on the frame and other components. An abnormal amount of rust compared to other 2008 era vehicles. Eventually one of these faulty frames are going to break in a high speed scenario and serious injury or death will occur. My otherwise perfect fj cruiser only has 35000 miles on it and sat in storage for the winter of 2016 and 2017.