2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,219miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,219 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is rust on the vehicle frame that is far worse than reasonable for a vehicle of this age. This is a known problem with these vehicles from this time and is known to be caused by compromises that Toyota made in the manufacturing process.”
NHTSA complaint #11330423, filed 2020-06, 75,000 miles“Horrible frame rust. Rusty cross members that support engine and transmission. Rusty body and suspension mounts that attach to frame. All the weld beads on the frame are rusted inside and out.”
NHTSA complaint #11301623, filed 2020-01, 115,438 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10109397Nov 24, 2014Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations…
- 10109394Nov 24, 2014Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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