1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Service Brakes

1999 Toyota 4Runner Service Brakes Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 6 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • rear axle · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi3
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 25, 2017

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    Abs light ;po500 code speed sensor a speedometer not working, wont shift into gear with abs light on windows malfunction and all electric windows stopped working possibly due to same abs circuite as noticed same exact timeframe. Apart from that prior malfunctions include airbag light stays on needs restting from dealer and also horn does not operate. Missing/no factory installed fog lamps --dealer wants over…

    ODI 10957316

  • April 19, 2016

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes

    Went to get and oil change, when my car was returned the car started to vibrate very time i was at a stop sign, then the check engine light came over 12-13 times all with different codes... My car keeps stalling and restarting... The brakes is making a grinding sound just got the brakes done... Fuel injection cleaning ... And the right rear light keeps malfunctioning even after i've change the bulbs on several…

    ODI 10899463

  • January 2, 2015 · 160,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    I do not know if the stopping problem is the brakes, tires, both, or something else. At one point i got new tires and the stopping problem still occurred. My family has been in 3 accidents with other cars and many more incidents by the car itself. When braking in rain/snow/ice and even slight damp roads the car skids forward. We have to keep extra distance in front of now compared to other cars we drive. Also during…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11196179

  • August 15, 2014 · 200,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels

    Perpetual rear brake failure due to leaking rear axle grease seals which throw grease onto rear brake shoes. Soaking them and rendering them useless and innefective. Causing unsafe braking. According to toyota dealer, and sears auto service in dover, delaware., repairs similar to this are being performed on similar vintage toyota four runner models on a weekly basis. The average repair cost is over $1000,. This…

    1 injury

    ODI 10820148

  • July 31, 2012 · 286,000 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension

    The rear axle seals repeatedly fail on this vehicle, i'm now having to make a fourth costly replacement of both the rear axle seal and contaminated brake shoes. For the fourth time the rear axle seal has failed which leaks brake fluid onto rear brake shoes, resulting in severe reduction of rear braking power. Also, as a result the front brakes are placed under undue pressure and warping of front brake rotors occurs…

    ODI 10468512

  • June 25, 2008 · 80,000 miles

    Body · Service Brakes · Suspension

    BAD FRAME ROT. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ANYMORE.

    ODI 11129247

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 Toyota 4Runner.

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