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2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
22%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
28,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 22% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,750 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.

“At 55,000 miles (6 years old) my front gravel shield had completely rusted off and was found in my driveway. I took my car to my Toyota service center and they notified me that both control arms and both front struts were very badly rusted and needed to be replaced. I called Toyota corporate and after much debate, I was told there was no recall for this matter and therefore they would only reimburse me 50% of all costs to replace said parts. I found Toyota has recalls for rust issues on other models and would like this matter looked into. …”

NHTSA complaint #10954912, filed 2017-02, 55,000 miles

“Lower control arms rusted. Need replaced couldn't adjust them for alignment. Frame rusting front and rear diff rusting. Stock skid plate replaced rusted through completely. I thoroughly wash salt off my vehicle, yet it still has rusted just like the original frame recall Toyota hasn't gotten it right. Need another recall. I've lived with mine, but others have it much worse.”

NHTSA complaint #11287857, filed 2019-12

“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Fj Cruiser. While parked, the contact noticed excessive corrosion throughout the undercarriage of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. During cold weather, the contact also noticed that the rear view camera fogged and froze, making the visibility blurry and difficult to see. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500. ..updated 04/26/12 updated 06/15/2012”

NHTSA complaint #10454963, filed 2012-04, 2,500 miles

“The vehicle has heavy rust all along the undercarriage and frame. I have friends and acquaintances that have the same problem and to remove as much of this rust as possible Toyota will charge somewhere between $800 and $1,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11258376, filed 2019-09

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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 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Steering
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology