Table 1 shows 18 common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (14 problems).
The vsc system in the vehicle becomes disabled due to a firmware 'glitch' identified by Toyota when an emission system issue is detected by the onboard diagnostic system. The vsc system is listed as an 'essential safety feature,' so I'm curious why a recall was never ordered to patch defective Read details...
Only a few months after complete front brake replacement:rotors, calipers, pads,when braking at high speed downhill on good highway, the vehicle began vibrating strongly. Stopped at mechanics to have it checked. I had the tires balanced and rotated. Read details...
Driving on a 3 lane interstate highway, stopped traffic, avs/abs/brake lights came on with a piercing noise. Traffic began moving approx. 10 mph, behind semi, brakes went to the floor. No brakes!!!! from center lane was able to go the the left lane into the the shoulder. Read details...