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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Brakes Problems

Complaints
75about this part
Share
13%of 593 total for the year
Median mileage
55,280miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 13% of the 593 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,280 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Bought my fj new in 2007.when I did I asked if they had rusty jones or undercoating and was told with the new alloys I didnt need it. 3 weeks ago I was having my mechanic check the brakes and he called me down to show me a break in the frame connecting to the body.thankfully he found it because I was supposed to go to boston the next day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11291333, filed 2019-12, 139,000 miles

“I have had two brake lines burst in the past year due to rust. Both times I was lucky to not have been on the interstate and was traveling at a low speed. Both have been the back brake lines. This rust situation with the fj's is unacceptable and dangerous! Toyota should be held accountable and the situation needs to be addressed before a person is killed or seriously injured.”

NHTSA complaint #11297827, filed 2020-01, 119,000 miles

“Recently, my Fj Cruiser loses brakes and it has almost made me get into a couple accidents. The brake peddle will go all the way to the floor and I have had to use my e-brake to stop. Pumping the brake use to work but now the brakes wont come back for a while. This happens at any MPH and the brake have even gone out when I'm stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #10782500, filed 2015-10, 110,000 miles

“I have not been notified of any recalls by Toyota listed by the NHTSA for this vehicle. I have been experiencing longer, wobbly stopping for a while now. Recently replaced brake pads and it got a little better but not much. Had I been notified of the recall issues I would have taken it to the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10970876, filed 2017-04, 140,000 miles

“Vehicle was driving in traffic and multiple hazard lights came on, alarm came on, and as driver attempted to slow down brake pedal went to the floor and downshifting with emergency brake used to stop in middle of intersection.visual inspection revealed no brake fluid in master cylinder reservoir and leaking brake fluid on drivers rear brake cylinder.pics attached.prior reports appear of this fjcruiser issue but only tacoma vehicles recalled.I am contacting my lewisville Toyota where I purchased vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11340102, filed 2020-07, 175,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014310%
201329%
201212%
201129%
20101726%
2009114%
20083528%
20077513%

Other parts of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Body and structure
238 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
80 complaintsSuspension
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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