Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 527 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (236 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (58 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On August 29, 2026, I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake when I noticed the vehicle moving forward even though I was pressing the brake pedal. I immediately entered a nearby parking lot at very low speed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that while making a right turn into his neighborhood, the brake pedal was depressed along with parking brake to stop the vehicle. Read details...
2010 Toyota 4runner. Larger SUV so I thought loss of control in the snow twice was due to weight increase to new vehicle. Be more careful. But in the last two weeks I have had the front brakes lock up twice on dry pavement. This was not emergency braking but harder than normal. Read details...
2002 Toyota 4 runner. Brake rotors are wearing unevenly, causing shaking when slowing down. Dealer said the brake pads haven't even been used 50%. 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...