2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser problems

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

URGENT VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT — SEVERE FRAME CORROSION AND REPORTED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION Submitted by: [XXX] Address: [XXX] Telephone: [XXX] Date: XXX Vehicle: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser VIN: [XXX] Purchased: XXX Selling dealership: Shaker Autoplex, Inc., [XXX] Mileage at purchase: 51,995 Reported mileage at inspection: 55,583 To the Office of Defects Investigation: I am reporting a major structural-safety concern involving my 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. An independent repair shop has identified severe frame corrosion and a substantial hole in the passenger-side frame, described the vehicle as unsafe to drive, and indicated that a full frame replacement would be necessary to make it roadworthy. I request prompt review of this condition and guidance on the steps necessary to prevent this vehicle from returning to road use without a qualified structural assessment and appropriate corrective action. Discovery of the structural damage I purchased this vehicle from Shaker Autoplex on XXX, for $27,450. Its clean appearance and relatively low recorded mileage were important factors in my decision. Before purchasing, I specifically asked the salesperson, who identified himself as “[XXX],” about the underbody. My recollection is that he described “some rust” as typical for a vehicle of its age. My earlier written notice records similar wording on the Buyers Guide. I was not informed that the frame had a substantial hole, that the vehicle might be unsafe, or that a frame replacement might be necessary. In XXX, I sought brake work. As described in my attached complaint, two repair shops declined to work on the vehicle because of its corrosion. Nonstop Auto Shop, located at [XXX], examined it on XXX. The shop’s assessment, describes the passenger-side frame as severe corrosion un safe to drive on road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 25, 2025 · Steering · MI

Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld Failure: Recall concern. My car was built 7/25/2014. Recalls were initiated for FJ’s within the following date ranges 8/7/2013 - 8/20/2013 for this issue. My FJ has the same issue confirmed by three Toyota Dealership Service Departments. Revisiting the Recall Status is needed. Thank you for your attention.

Filed Nov 20, 2025 · Body · 120,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer made aware of the failure and advised them contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2025 · Electrical · MA

Mice or rats consume the soy-based wires. They consumed one of the fuel injection wires on my 2014 FJ. The Toyota dealership charged me $896 for the new connector that was located under the intake manifold.

Filed Jan 8, 2024 · Body, Suspension · FL

Excessive frame rust causing safety issue with suspension and crash danger. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection. My safety as well as other drivers safety are put at risk if the suspension fails causing my vehicle to veer into on-coming traffic. The problem is on going and can be confirmed by a dealer or independent service. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, but is available for inspection upon request. No warnings lamps. This is an undercarriage issue that is hidden by the tires and the body that sits on the frame.

Filed Aug 26, 2023 · Body · FL

Extensive rust in frame

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Body · MI

Frame is severely rusting. We took to toyota dealer to get a loose skid plate attached, and mechanic told us that they had to remove it because "there was nothing left to attach to as the frame has rusted away. The frame, attachment points, supports, axles and suspension pieces are extremely rusty. We were advised by mechanic to dispose of the car because it would soon be undriveable. 98000 mile, 9 year old, babied, dealer maintained car.

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Body · PA

Rear Body Mount rotted, frame very rusted and thin, could pose issue with structure. All the times bringing to dealer, nothing was mentioned regarding how bad the frame was.

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Body · 166,000 miles · FL

Frame corrosion and complete frame failure. The area compromised affected the steering of the vehicle. Luckily, the failure was discovered before failure at Highway speeds . No warning of any kind prior to failure. The vehicle is currently at a Toyota dealership awaiting a complete frame replacement . Should the failure have occurred at Highway speed, this would have been a catastrophic event as the front end/ steering would have been dramatically affected

Filed Apr 6, 2022 · Body · FL

Notable frame rust and corrosion. Available for inspection upon request. Safety risk if any parts of frame are rusted through and vehicle has no structural support. Confirmed by independent service center. Inspected during each Toyota service, including one done in March 2021 prior to purchasing vehicle. Documentation does not mention frame/structural rust anywhere. Initial photographs of frame rust done prior to first oil change in July 2021. Was told it was just surface rust and could be "sanded down" and it would be good as new. No warning messages.