Four problems related to brakes failed 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.
I was driving my car on pooler parkway in pooler, GA on a city street in heavy traffic when all of a sudden a buzzer goes off and my dashboard immediately gives off multiple warning signals. Vasc trac, trac off, abs (I) brake. I immediately pull off to the side of the road and try to stop the car, but the brakes fail. This incident could have killed my whole family. I had to have the car towed. Chatham Toyota in savannah GA informed me that I was very lucky that I nor my family members were hurt or killed. They also stated to repair this would be $4,000. 00 unbelievable! Toyota should warn and inform all buyers of this!!!!.
I was driving at a speed of 50 mph on pooler parkway in heavy traffic and a buzzer went off. All of a sudden my dashboard gives off multiple warning signals: vasc trac, trac off, abs (I) brake. I do not know what the problem is so I pull off the road and try to stop the car, but the brakes fail. I had to have the car towed. Chatham Toyota in savannah GA tells me it's about $4,000. 00 to repair this. This failure could have killed my whole family.
Brakes failed while driving with 3 year old in back seat. Had to have vehicle towed to dealer to replace faulty abs actuator pump. Luckily not on the highway when brakes went out. Over $2,000 to replace part.
Suffered sudden, catastrophic failure of vsc/abs brake system while driving. Vsc, abs, brake dash indicator lights illuminated with an audible alarm. Vehicle operated normally for about 1 mile, then lost most braking control. Narrowly avoided collision with another vehicle due to having minimal brake system. Had to use evasive steering and emergency brake maneuvers to slow and stop vehicle. After researching this issue on auto repair blogs there seems to be a common issue with the vsc/abs system in most Toyota vehicles, especially camry's. Replacement of the defective part costs $3200 and Toyota refuses to acknowledge the problem or help pay for the repair since my vehicle is out of warranty. Catastrophic brake failure should not be tolerated by any manufacturer. Personally, I believe a recall is needed on all Toyota vehicles using the vsc/abs systems before more serious accidents, injuries or deaths occur.