Toyota FJ CRUISER brakes problems
185 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
906 owner complaints analyzed
17 distinct recall campaigns
41,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2015 model years. Data snapshot: . 662 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
185 of 906 complaints match this topic (20.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11019994 · 2017-08-27 (August 27, 2017)
BRAKES FAIL AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMP WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. ALSO, BRAKES LOCK UP SUDDENLY AFTER SOFTLY APPLYING BRAKES.
Owner-reported narrative. 132,459 miles reported. Look up ODI 11019994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161834 · 2006-07-07 (July 7, 2006)
THE VEHILE JUST STOPPED RUNNING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND STEERING BRAKES FAILED AND COASTED TRYING TO START CAR NO START TRANSMISSION DAMAGED BY EXTENSIVE COAST TO STOP AND STARTER DAMAGEG BY TRYING TO START ON HUGHWAY. THIS WIL CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY--THIS IS A COCEPT VEHICLE PUT OUT TOO EARLY! *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161834 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171990 · 2006-10-27 (October 27, 2006)
WHILE TRAVELING A FREEWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND DISABLED THE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. I VERIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 1/4 TANK OF GASOLINE AND ALL OF THE FUSES CHECKED OUT OK. CALLED TOYOTA ROADSIDE SERVICE AND THEY DISPATCHED A TOW TRUCK AND DROPPED OF VEHICLE AT THE NEAREST DEALER. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 5,149 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182004 · 2007-02-08 (February 8, 2007)
ENGINE ACCELERATES TO 1500 RPM WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE THROTTLE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS (UNDER 1500 RPM). THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) TO SPEED UP INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE OF THE "ENGINE BRAKING" THAT ONE WOULD EXPECT. I FEEL THIS PRESENTS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND / OR ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 21 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182038 · 2007-02-08 (February 8, 2007)
MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH FAILING TO QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE SPEED WHEN I LET OFF THE THROTTLE OR SHIFT GEARS. IT DOES THIS CONSISTENTLY AND REPEATEDLY. THE OTHER DAY IT ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. WHEN I LET OFF THE THROTTLE, THE RPMS WILL CONTINUE AT A RELATIVELY HIGH RPM OR ACTUALLY CLIMB. THEN ABRUPTLY THE THROTTLE WILL "STAIR STEP" DOWN. IN THE SITUATION WHERE IT BECAME VERY DANGEROUS. I AM CRUISING ALONG ABOUT 40-45 MPH IN A DIFFERENT AREA. I POP OVER A LITTLE RISE AND ALL I SEE ARE TAIL LIGHTS AND CARS S…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182038 at NHTSA ↗