2010 Toyota FJ CRUISER - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR has a mixed safety rating according to the available data. While it received a top score of 5 for the front crash driver side and passenger side ratings, as well as for the overall side crash rating, other important ratings such as the overall rating and rollover rating are listed as "Not Rated." The vehicle is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which is a positive safety feature that can help prevent accidents caused by skidding or loss of control.

However, it is worth noting that the car does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which are features that can enhance safety by alerting the driver to potential dangers on the road. In terms of feedback from consumers, there have been 62 complaints reported for this model, indicating some issues that drivers have faced. Additionally, there have been 12 recalls for this vehicle, suggesting that there may be recurring problems that need attention from the manufacturer. Overall, while the Toyota FJ Cruiser has some strong safety ratings in certain areas, the lack of comprehensive ratings and advanced safety features, along with the number of complaints and recalls, raise some concerns about its overall safety performance.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

62

Recall Count

12

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR. Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR. Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/SAB 4-DR. Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2010 Score 2014 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2010 Score 2014 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2010 Score 2014 Score
Rollover Rating 3 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2010 Toyota FJ CRUISER

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"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."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2023-09-02

Complaint:
"the frame has alot of rust on metal and on welds affraid of frame failing and coming apart."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2022-08-02

Complaint:
"owner of a 2010 fj cruiser. the amount of corrosion on the frame and components is very high for the age of the vehicle, it leads to significant safety concerns (including gas tank straps are corroded). toyota should rectify this issue as it seems like they did a poor job on this model to isolate against rust the frame. there should be a recall for a re-treatment of the frame (just like they did on the tundra and tacoma models)."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2022-10-11

Complaint:
"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."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2019-07-12

Complaint:
"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? *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2014-12-05

Complaint:
"tl* 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."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2013-05-09

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota fj crusier. the contact stated that he noticed there was rust on the frame of the vehicle. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 14,500."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2013-05-09

Complaint:
"to whom it may concern: i am writing to bring to your attention an issue that i feel should be addressed by toyota due to the simple number of occurrences found in searches on the internet dating back to 2007. vehicle: 2010 toyota model: fj cruiser windshield: unreasonable/premature cracking vin #: [xxx] the angle at which the windshield is mounted is of grave concern to me, simply because of my recent experience 2 days ago. while driving to the gym i received 2 mere pebbles hitting my windshield, and immediately 2 cracks developed right in front of me. i am not talking about long running cracks, i am not even talking about the kind that spread like sun rays in all different directions. but i am merely saying that the marks on the outside of the windshield hardly even show an indention in the glass. and yet the cracks are deep in their single spots and as of yet they have not started to spread. i am not a tail gaiter, nor was i too close to the vehicle in from of me when this even took place. considering the sound that it made when i heard it i simply cannot believe the amount of damage that has occurred. if you simply do a google search for "fj cruiser windshield issues/complaints" you will find a plethora of complaints/blogs/rants & raves about how this has happened from 2007 onwards and all complaints have seemingly fallen on deaf ears. repairs range anywhere from around $500 - $1200 depending on where you go to replace it. and as far as i am concerned that after spending $38,000.00 on a vehicle this simply shouldn't happen. this is an issue that honda faced in certain year/model "honda elements". not only was there issue complained about enough to get free replacements but it also spurred honda to totally re-design the windshield for the following years. please do something about this issues as i am sorely disappointed. i do not feel as though i should come out of pocket for this repair nor that of my insurance company! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2012-01-10

Recalls for the 2010 Toyota FJ CRUISER

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 fj cruiser and tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. the affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars.""
Consequence:
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2014-08-04

Recall:
"southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 toyota tundra, 2010-2012 rav4, 2012 toyota sequoia, 2010-2011 toyota corolla, 2010-2011 toyota camry and camry hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota fj cruiser, 2011 toyota land cruiser, 2010-2013 toyota venza, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, 2010-2013 toyota tacoma, 2011-2012 toyota sienna, 2012 toyota prius, 2013 scion fr-s, 2011 scion xd, 2011 scion xb, and 2012 scion tc vehicles. these vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims.""
Consequence:
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy:

Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2013-04-09

Recall:
"gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels."
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2010-02-03

Recall:
"southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels."
Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2010-02-03

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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