Two problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2004 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2004 4Runner.
While driving, noticed that the vehicle decelerated quickly when letting off the accelerator. Returned home and after exiting the vehicle found flames in the area of the left, front wheel. The brake rotors on both left and right front were glowing red hot. Root cause was found to be a yaw rate sensor failure caused a computer to apply the brakes and leave them applied while driving.
Consumer complained that tracking sensor was defective. Vehicle stalled, and sometimes when pressing the accelerator vehicle got no power and stopped in mid stream. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and contacted manufacturer. Since problem occurred intermittently dealer claimed there was nothing they could do unless it happened when they were evaluating it.