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2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Body and structure Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
20%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 20% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Own a 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser. The frame is covered in rust. I have researched this and know this is an on going problem with these vehicles. Toyota should be doing something about this. We found even more rust recently once we had a change to get under the vehicle. No car I have owned at this much rust on it in such a short time.”

NHTSA complaint #11287733, filed 2019-12, 67,300 miles

“2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser; the hood latch keeps releasing thanks to the safety catch it hasn't opened all the way yet. This has happened three (3) times already on the highway I am going to have to tie it down I cant figure what is wrong why it stays shut for some time then just happens to open and I can see the hood bounce up and down.this could cause a real problem if the safety catch fails as well?”

NHTSA complaint #10515891, filed 2013-06, 26,000 miles

“Woke up and found my windshield cracked from the bottom driver's side corner to the middle of the windshield. Upon closer inspection, it appears that if it was caused by anything striking it, it was most likely a large bug. The suspected point of impact was not pitted and the grime at that point rubs away easily. I was told before buying this vehicle that the windshield has been replaced once already. Talking with other Fj Cruiser owners, I found out that cracked windshields on these vehicles are fairly common and it was suggested that I file a complaint here. …”

NHTSA complaint #10733037, filed 2015-07, 122,440 miles

“The frame has rusted so badly it no longer is road safe and the frame needs to be replaced. Large hole in frame on front passenger side, and bad rusting all over. Mechanics said this is a known issue with FJ and Tacoma frames , and in my case the only solution is to replace the frame, which will cost (with associated work) $22K.”

NHTSA complaint #11512618, filed 2023-03

“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota fj crusier. The contact stated while washing his vehicle he noticed that the frame was corroded. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10478464, filed 2012-10, 14,500 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20141033%
20131043%
20121229%
2011522%
20101320%
2009229%
20084234%
200723840%

Other parts of the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Brakes
17 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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