Toyota Fj Cruiser 2009

Model Fj Cruiser made in 2009 by Toyota got 25 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and service brakes, electric. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags, equipment and tires. The car has one 4 engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsR17/21/1820.7/29.2/23.8203Premium3586S.U.V. - 2WD7-Aug-08
4 6Manual, 6 gears414/19/1617.8/25.7/20.6575Premium4031S.U.V. - 4WD7-Aug-08
4 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gears416/20/1719.5494/27.9321/22.6018Premium3793S.U.V. - 4WD7-Aug-08

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
13V014000Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC V (Vehicle)3235MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION01/16/201301/17/2013
Defect SummarySoutheast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. during modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence SummaryIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. this could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Corrective SummarySoutheast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT
12E046000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing E (Equipment)65512/17/2012MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION10/17/201210/22/2012
Defect SummaryToyota is recalling certain toyota racing development (trd) brake kits, p/n ptr09-35070, and trd high-performance brake kits, p/n ptr09-35100, installed by toyota vehicle processing centers and sold by toyota dealers as an optional accessory for model year 2007 through 2012 toyota fj cruiser vehicles. the subject trd brake kit is specifically designed for the front wheels of 2007-2012 model year fj cruiser vehicles. due to the shape of the outer brake tube of the brake kit, the clearance between the outer brake tube and a trd 16 inch 6-spoke alloy wheel is minimal. if wheel balance weights are installed in an incorrect location, there is a possibility that the outer brake tube could be damaged due to interference with the balance weight, and brake fluid could leak from the damaged tube.
Consequence SummaryIf a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryAll known owners of 2007-2012 model year fj cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. if the vehicle is equipped with one of the trd brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a newly designed one at no charge. during this service, if necessary, the dealer will make wheel balance adjustments. this remedy will be performed even if the vehicle has original equipment 16 inch or 17 inch wheels or trd 16 inch beadlock ring type wheels, which are not affected by the condition, to assure sufficient clearance in the event wheels are changed at a later time. notification to owners began on december 17, 2012. owners may contact toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
10E043000MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC. E (Equipment)29409/14/2010MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION09/03/201009/10/2010
Defect SummaryMarathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. the heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
Consequence SummaryAn improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
Corrective SummaryMarathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, ford, chrysler, toyota, or nissan vehicles.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
10V036000SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC V (Vehicle)15341805/27/2010MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/03/201002/03/2010571110
Defect SummarySoutheast 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 between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Consequence SummaryA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 1-954-420-2000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V223000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 01/01/2006 to 05/04/2009V (Vehicle)2708009/18/2009OVSCTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION06/15/200906/15/2009571110
Defect SummaryToyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. these vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryToyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 31, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V035000GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. V (Vehicle)27141705/27/2010MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/03/201002/03/2010571110
Defect SummaryGulf 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 SummaryThis does not meet the standard requirements.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
11V148000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)2200003/31/2011MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION03/04/201103/04/2011571138
Defect SummaryToyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). when factory-installed wheels and tires were replaced with toyota authorized accessory wheels and lt tires prior to first sale, the tire pressure monitoring systems were not re-calibrated correctly and therefore do not start illuminating the low tire pressure warning telltale at the required minimum activation pressure.
Consequence SummaryFailure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFor the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge. for the fj cruiser vehicles, the tpms cannot be reset so the electronic control unit (ecu) for the tpms will be replaced. toyota is currently developing the remedy ecu. if an owner is not certain whether his or her vehicle is equipped with these accessories, please contact any toyota dealer for an inspection at no charge. the safety recall began on march 31, 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
TSB-0122-1109/06/201110042555Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe12/16/2011
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SB-0026-1103/31/201110037586Toyota: there may be a fluid leak from the accessory meter assembly on the dashboard. 2007-2009 fj cruiser. *rm05/26/2011
SB-0026-1103/31/201110037586Ready05/26/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-0064-1002/04/201010034284Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de11/01/2010
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
SB-TC-09-01708/03/200910030867Toyota: update to load carrying capacity modification. addendum label was installed at vehicle processing center when accessories were installed. the addendum label must be installed when accessories are installed which exceed 1.5% of th12/16/2009
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB-0049-1105/31/201110039109Toyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch. *rm07/08/2011
TSB-0049-1105/31/201110039109Ready07/08/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
SB-0129-1005/12/201010033748Toyota: drivetrain/clutch. some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the clutch pedal is slow to return when operated in sub freezing temperatures. *pe09/17/2010
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
SB-0129-1005/12/201010033748Toyota: drivetrain/clutch. some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the clutch pedal is slow to return when operated in sub freezing temperatures. *pe09/17/2010
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
T-SB-0046-1202/23/201210044160Toyota: 4wd rear propeller shaft(driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise. improvements have been implemented on the rar propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition. *js05/16/2012
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TSB-0049-1105/31/201110039109Toyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch. *rm07/08/2011
TSB-0049-1105/31/201110039109Ready07/08/2011
SEATS
TSB-0122-1109/06/201110042555Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe12/16/2011
TIRES
NCC-B0B-13812/21/201110044075Toyota: information is provided regarding racing development (trd) off road wheels and tires that fails to meet tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). *pe05/09/2012
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NCC-B0B-13812/21/201110044075Toyota: information is provided regarding racing development (trd) off road wheels and tires that fails to meet tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). *pe05/09/2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TSB-0087-1206/13/201210045140Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe08/21/2012
WHEELS
NCC-B0B-13812/21/201110044075Toyota: information is provided regarding racing development (trd) off road wheels and tires that fails to meet tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). *pe05/09/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
07/05/201260000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while entering into traffic, he heard a breaking noise as the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission had fractured into several pieces. the vehicle was repaired after the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the symptoms of the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a second dealer. the second dealer stated that a component had been installed in the vehicle backward. the vehicle was then taken back to the original dealer who then repaired the vehicle at no cost. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 60,000.
07/05/201260000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while entering into traffic, he heard a breaking noise as the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission had fractured into several pieces. the vehicle was repaired after the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the symptoms of the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a second dealer. the second dealer stated that a component had been installed in the vehicle backward. the vehicle was then taken back to the original dealer who then repaired the vehicle at no cost. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. kmj
07/05/201260000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that when pulling into traffic he heard a breaking noise and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was informed that the transmission had broken into pieces. the vehicle was repaired after the dealer was reported to the manufacturer. the vehicle was taken to another dealer after the repair was completed as it was exhibiting the same symptoms. the second dealer stated that a part had been put in backward. the vehicle was taken back to the original dealer who then repaired the vehicle at no cost. the vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileage was 60,000. dt
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/01/20091
 The toyota fj cruiser's seat belt is engineered hazard based on in seam design of the chasis. in the event of a side impact collision or the severance of the door from the body or shell of the vehicle the passenger can be extremely injured by the design of seat belt, or catapulted from the vehicle. the inner seam or floor would be a better position for the harnessing of the seat belt apparatus. in addition, the power train tends to be a little sticky possibly due to the oaring of the metal, viscosity enhancement can be made or research and design for better performance of gearing. *tr
SEAT BELTS
06/01/20091
 The toyota fj cruiser's seat belt is engineered hazard based on in seam design of the chasis. in the event of a side impact collision or the severance of the door from the body or shell of the vehicle the passenger can be extremely injured by the design of seat belt, or catapulted from the vehicle. the inner seam or floor would be a better position for the harnessing of the seat belt apparatus. in addition, the power train tends to be a little sticky possibly due to the oaring of the metal, viscosity enhancement can be made or research and design for better performance of gearing. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
09/19/20093000
 1-cruiser control over-speeding. it was observed that the cruise control system exceed the set vechicle speed in these three conditions 1a.one the cruise control resumes speed after deceleration. 1b.whilst the vehicle negotiate uphill driving condition 1c. if there is a strong head wind. this will keep the driver distracted to just monitor his/her speed so that he/she will not get flashed for speeding ! 2-speedometer reading deviation compare with gps speed reading when the odometer reading is 87.5 mph you are actually doing 81.88 mph. 3-abs abnormal operation when brake is applied on unpaved pebbles laden road. it was observed that you lose breaking power or the car applies the break so strong in a way it panic the driver which might lead to a crash, this behavior of the breaks is irelevent to the depressing pressure on the break pedal by the driver. 4-a/c airflow foot mode air flowing at windsheild defoger. it was obverved that if the (foot only) mode is selected the air will get out of the foot exsit as well as the upper windsheld defoger and if used with the a/c switched on it will lead to condinsiation of the fog on the front windsheld (as cold air will cool down the windsheild) which will block the visibility! 5-rear camera monitor exhibits dark patch on both upper and lower corners of the screen (if fitted) ! 6-remote start function exhibit starter motor over-run condition after engine has started (if the car has a remote startup-facility) i have taken the issues with the local agency of my car in my country and i would like to know if you have similar complains about the same with regards to the us version of the fj cruiser 2009. it will be greate if you investigate these complains as the factory is denying that there is any manufacturer defects ! which i totaly disagree as i am sure there is a manufacturer defects which the factory is tryign to hide in order to avoid a recall. if you have any question query please contact me
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/19/20093000
 1-cruiser control over-speeding. it was observed that the cruise control system exceed the set vechicle speed in these three conditions 1a.one the cruise control resumes speed after deceleration. 1b.whilst the vehicle negotiate uphill driving condition 1c. if there is a strong head wind. this will keep the driver distracted to just monitor his/her speed so that he/she will not get flashed for speeding ! 2-speedometer reading deviation compare with gps speed reading when the odometer reading is 87.5 mph you are actually doing 81.88 mph. 3-abs abnormal operation when brake is applied on unpaved pebbles laden road. it was observed that you lose breaking power or the car applies the break so strong in a way it panic the driver which might lead to a crash, this behavior of the breaks is irelevent to the depressing pressure on the break pedal by the driver. 4-a/c airflow foot mode air flowing at windsheild defoger. it was obverved that if the (foot only) mode is selected the air will get out of the foot exsit as well as the upper windsheld defoger and if used with the a/c switched on it will lead to condinsiation of the fog on the front windsheld (as cold air will cool down the windsheild) which will block the visibility! 5-rear camera monitor exhibits dark patch on both upper and lower corners of the screen (if fitted) ! 6-remote start function exhibit starter motor over-run condition after engine has started (if the car has a remote startup-facility) i have taken the issues with the local agency of my car in my country and i would like to know if you have similar complains about the same with regards to the us version of the fj cruiser 2009. it will be greate if you investigate these complains as the factory is denying that there is any manufacturer defects ! which i totaly disagree as i am sure there is a manufacturer defects which the factory is tryign to hide in order to avoid a recall. if you have any question query please contact me
VISIBILITY
09/19/20093000
 1-cruiser control over-speeding. it was observed that the cruise control system exceed the set vechicle speed in these three conditions 1a.one the cruise control resumes speed after deceleration. 1b.whilst the vehicle negotiate uphill driving condition 1c. if there is a strong head wind. this will keep the driver distracted to just monitor his/her speed so that he/she will not get flashed for speeding ! 2-speedometer reading deviation compare with gps speed reading when the odometer reading is 87.5 mph you are actually doing 81.88 mph. 3-abs abnormal operation when brake is applied on unpaved pebbles laden road. it was observed that you lose breaking power or the car applies the break so strong in a way it panic the driver which might lead to a crash, this behavior of the breaks is irelevent to the depressing pressure on the break pedal by the driver. 4-a/c airflow foot mode air flowing at windsheild defoger. it was obverved that if the (foot only) mode is selected the air will get out of the foot exsit as well as the upper windsheld defoger and if used with the a/c switched on it will lead to condinsiation of the fog on the front windsheld (as cold air will cool down the windsheild) which will block the visibility! 5-rear camera monitor exhibits dark patch on both upper and lower corners of the screen (if fitted) ! 6-remote start function exhibit starter motor over-run condition after engine has started (if the car has a remote startup-facility) i have taken the issues with the local agency of my car in my country and i would like to know if you have similar complains about the same with regards to the us version of the fj cruiser 2009. it will be greate if you investigate these complains as the factory is denying that there is any manufacturer defects ! which i totaly disagree as i am sure there is a manufacturer defects which the factory is tryign to hide in order to avoid a recall. if you have any question query please contact me

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ARFORT SMITH72908J. PAWLEY MOTORS, INC.646-7800
AZSIERRA VISTA85635PANDEMAC, INC.458-88880
CAEl Monte91731D. LONGO, INC.580-6001
CAHOLLYWOOD90028HOLLYWOOD MOTOR CARS, LLC.467-6161
CAPASADENA91107SYMES MOTORS, INC.7959787
CASAN JUAN CAPISTRANO92675Hogan SRK, Inc.493-4100
FLDavie33331AN IMPORTS ON WESTON ROAD, INC.659-1800
FLHollywood33021TRIANGLE AUTO CENTER, INC.9662150
FLJacksonville32225ARLINGTON TOYOTA, INC.7213000
FLMIAMI GARDENS33169FRL AUTOMOTIVE, LLC.7493820
FLORLANDO32808CENTRAL FLORIDA MOTOR SALES, INC.2984500
FLPinellas park33781SUTHERLIN IMPORTS, LLC.577-1231
GAKennesaw30144KENNESAW MOTOR SALES, INC.422-8555
GAroswell30076ASBURY ATLANTA TOY LLC8324214
GASAVANNAH31420COASTAL MOTOR SALES, INC.
LAMetairie70002LAKESIDE IMPORTS, INC.
LASLIDELL70461VGB, INC.6430005
MIhattiesburg39401PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC.5449630
NCFayetteville28314FAYETTEVILLE AUTO CO LP.868-5071
NCGreensboro27408RICE'S MOTOR CO.2881190
OKTulsa74145SAI Tulsa T, LLC836-2769
SCMyrtle Beach29579RICK SPARKS ENTERPRISES, INC.2362161
TXHOUSTON77070FRED HAAS COUNTRY, L.P.3574000
TXHOUSTON77054MIKE CALVERT, INC.5588100
TXSan Marcos78666JMC IMPORTS, INC.