Toyota FJ CRUISER transmission problems
42 complaint narratives mention transmission 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.
Transmission and shifting evidence
42 of 906 complaints match this topic (4.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 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 10257254 · 2009-02-02 (February 2, 2009)
2007 FJ CRUISER WAS SERVICED BY BIG ISLAND TOYOTA MULTIPLE TIMES IN 2008. FEBRUARY 11, 2008 - 31649 MILES ' 30,000 MILE SERVICE, INCLUDES UNDER VEHICLES INSPECTION. APRIL 16, 2008 - 33007 MILES ' SAFETY CHECK INSPECTION, SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT, CABIN FILTER REPLACEMENT AUGUST 20, 2008 - 34418 MILES ' STEREO INSPECTION FOR WARRANTY ISSUE AUGUST 27, 2008 ' 34582 MILES - WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN STEREO THE FEBRUARY 11 SERVICE STATES THE FOLLOWING PARTS UNDER VEHICLE WERE MARKED "CHECKED AND OKAY": SHOCK ABSORBERS / SUSPENSION STEER…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,679 miles reported. Look up ODI 10257254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10257382 · 2009-02-04 (February 4, 2009)
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN THE SNOW IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE WHEN IT STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING AS IF IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. BECAUSE OF THE ROAD CONDITIONS VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT. FAILURE WAS CATASTROPHIC AND DID NOT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COAST TOO LONG AS THE VEHICLE JAMMED, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN SEVERAL GEARS AND BINDED. VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP ENGULFED IN SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. UPON A QUICK INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FRONT SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF FROM THE TRANSFER CASE, OIL WAS P…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10257382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10319675 · 2010-03-15 (March 15, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, PROCEEDING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE SURGED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THERE WAS A SLOW RESPONSE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,000. UPDATED 6/1/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON DRY ROADS AND THE INCIDENTS HAS HAPPENED THREE OTHE…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10319675 at NHTSA ↗