general problems of the 2016 Toyota 4Runner

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2016 4Runner.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2025

On 5/11/2025, my husband and I were returning home from the grocery store. I was operating the vehicle at the time of the incident. Upon arriving at our residence, I pulled into our driveway, which has a slight downward incline. As in our usual practice, I attempted to stop in front of the garage to unload groceries before entering, as the hatch of our vehicle can come in contact with the garage door when opened inside. While aligning the vehicle with the garage door, I began breaking and turning slightly to the left. However, as I attempted to come to a complete stop in front of the closed garage door, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward. Despite applying the brakes, the vehicle continued moving and crashed through the closed garage door. Due to the steering wheel being slightly turned, the vehicle veered left upon entering the garage, striking the left interior wall and a 32 foot ladder that was leaning against it. The impact with the wall and ladder brought the vehicle to a stop although the engine continued to rev and the vehicle attempted to move forward. My husband instructed me to shut off the engine, which I did immediately. My husband was not injured in the incident. I sustained pain in my left shoulder and upper left back. A medical evaluation indicated that the pain is expected to subside within a few weeks; imaging will be conducted if symptoms persist. I have filed both auto and homeowner's insurance claims regarding the incident. Additionally, I contacted the dealership, which advised me to report the issue to the manufacturers corporate office. They noted that the vehicle is equipped with a fail-safe system designed to prevent simultaneous engagement of the brake and accelerator. This was a very scary incident that I don't want to have happen to someone else.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2018

Started with shaking while driving, then they say they couldn't reproduce the same feeling. Then the front car would squeak like and old coil, they say they can't reproduce that. Now they said I needed new brakes and then the abs, brake, and skid control lights keep coming on and off which coincides with a coil/click feeling under the brake and gas pedal. Car still shakes and squeaked. Toyota keeps saying my car is fine.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2018

Have an intermittent issue with the right front tire locking during breaking. Feels like the you suddenly mashed the break pedal to the floor. Happened on dry pavement while going straight down the road approx 50mph constant break pressure. Has done this at slower speeds going forward and backing up, just seems to drag the rf tire while other three are rotating normally. Have taken to dealer for inspection and they can't figure out what is causing it. Included images of drag marks in shop floor.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2016 Toyota 4Runner

Service Brakes problems
3
Brake Light On problems
1


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