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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

36Structure:body complaints
29.3%Of all 123 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY36 · 29.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17 · 13.8%
SUSPENSION13 · 10.6%
SEAT BELTS13 · 10.6%
SERVICE BRAKES12 · 9.8%

Share of the 123 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser overview page.

What owners report

“After buying my vehicle I have began to notice a growing rust problem that is not due to salt water or other environmental conditions, but…”NHTSA complaint 11465065 — filed 05/17/2022
“The frame of my Truck has started to rust out as to many FJ Cruisers. It's been a known issue that these frame have this…”NHTSA complaint 11431265 — filed 08/31/2021
“GAS TANK SUPPORT STRAPS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INSTALLED TEMPORARY NYLON RATCHET STRAPS UNTIL PARTS ARRIVED.”NHTSA complaint 11406282 — filed 04/03/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Structure:body complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser: 36 of 123 complaints on file (29.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser have in total?

123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.