How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2010 FJ Cruiser, which is 26% of all 66 complaints filed for that model year — the highest brake share among the years in this dataset.

Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brakes on this model year.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 5,900 miles, suggesting many issues surfaced early in ownership.

Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, and injuries linked to these brake complaints on the 2010 FJ Cruiser.

What kind of brake problems do owners describe?

Owners describe ABS activating unexpectedly over bumps or wet surfaces, brief loss of braking power at low speed, pedal pulsation, and in one case pedal fade over potholes at higher mileage.

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 17 of 66 complaints (26%) on the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Median mileage at failure was 5,900 miles, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. No related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints: 17; 26% of 66
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe the ABS activating over bumps, potholes, or wet/muddy surfaces and momentarily cutting braking power, causing the vehicle to keep rolling instead of stopping.
Several drivers report the brake pedal pulsating or the vehicle lunging forward repeatedly when braking near intersections, sometimes at low speed approaching a red light.
Multiple complaints describe total or near-total loss of braking at low speeds (under 30 mph) on wet pavement, often shortly after purchase and at low mileage.
One owner reported brake pedal fading to the floor when hitting a pothole or broken pavement at higher mileage, with the issue recurring on multiple occasions.
At highway speed, some owners noted vibration in the brake pedal and steering wheel, which one attributed to warped front rotors.
One unrelated report described a chewed wiring harness disabling ABS and stability control after rodents accessed the engine compartment.

When 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2010, latest Nov 22, 2019.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Nov 2019; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by FJ Cruiser model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201017 (26%)
20112 (9%)
20121 (3%)
20132 (9%)
20143 (10%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser?: NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2010 FJ Cruiser, which is 26% of all 66 complaints filed for that model year — the highest brake share among the years in this dataset.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brakes on this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 5,900 miles, suggesting many issues surfaced early in ownership.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, and injuries linked to these brake complaints on the 2010 FJ Cruiser.
What kind of brake problems do owners describe?: Owners describe ABS activating unexpectedly over bumps or wet surfaces, brief loss of braking power at low speed, pedal pulsation, and in one case pedal fade over potholes at higher mileage.