Parking Brake Problems of Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 8 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Toyota 4Runner


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Toyota 4Runner

The Parking Brake problem

Toyota rav4 2010 - on stop and go traffic I was going about 5 mph and I looked down for a second and rear ended another car. Before I hit the car I slammed on my brakes and based on my many years of driving experience (12+) I believe the car should have stopped but it did not.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

The seals on the rear axle blew out, saturating the rear brakes with differential, rendering them useless. The emergency brakes would not hold either.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Actuator problem

I bought a 2002 4runner sport from jim barkley Toyota in asheville nc. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle I noticed a vibration in the brakes. I had them checked and was told the rotors were warped and had them turned. A few months later it happened again ,and I had to put a new set on.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Indicator Light problem

I recently purchased a new 2006 Toyota 4 runner. I have had nothing but motor transmission, electrical failures. I have only had my vehicle for 1 month and anything and every thing has gone wrong. I even had to give my daughter cpr on the side of the road due to carbon monoxide inhalation.   Read details...




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