1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Service Brakes

2002 Toyota 4Runner Service Brakes Problems

9
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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi5
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 2, 2019

    Power Train · Service Brakes

    When the check engine light is illuminated, the traction control and anti lock brake features are automatically disabled.

    ODI 11229403

  • May 13, 2019

    Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension

    I have a 2002 toyota 4runner with a severely rusted frame. My vehicle has less than 70k original miles on it, no body rust, but an extremely rusted undercarriage and frame. I feel it is unsafe to continually drive with this problem, as it will only get worse and could affect other components such as steering, suspension, brakes, etc. Seeing as how toyota has already had a class action lawsuit against their trucks of…

    ODI 11299973

  • September 10, 2018 · 263,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Skidding when pumping brakes lightly on gravel (only going 15 mph)

    ODI 11128494

  • April 15, 2018 · 354,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Suspension

    Takata recall: i was driving on. Freeeway (5) freeway and ball joints busted off and lost wheel and slid about 60 feet before stoping. Busted break line and bent control joint.

    ODI 11085188

  • July 18, 2016 · 181,900 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension

    Traction control system malfunctions intermittently while driving around curves. Several times while driving approximately 30-40 miles per hour on a mountain road, the anti skid light illuminates without warning on a dry paved road with a subsequent sudden pull to the right and "grinding" noise. This has happened multiple times without warning. The toyota dealer can not help, since he can not replicate the problem.…

    ODI 10886135

  • June 15, 2016 · 145,000 miles

    Body · Service Brakes

    The frame of this 4runner has been experiencing excessive rust since the time i got it used from a dealer. Once their undercoating wore off, my mechanic replaced rusted up brake lines back about 9 years ago. He said it was because the frame was very rusty and they did a new rust treatment. For the past few years i have been battling issues related to the frame. A plate was put in to strengthen an area. It only has…

    ODI 11194759

  • December 17, 2014 · 175,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vsc, trac off, abs and brake lights came on while driving. High pitched buzzer/alarm started and remained constant. Brakes became very hard to depress and i lost most braking power. *tr

    ODI 10668016

  • July 15, 2013 · 170,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Vibration from braking causing very decreased vehicle control posing very increased accident risk. Toyota four runner 02 limited, recurrence of pulsing brake pedal and very high vehicle vibration when braking. This occurs after short or long mountain descents at normal / posted highway speeds under normal passenger loads (not hauling), clear dry conditions. This is the second time this low mileage vehicle has…

    ODI 10525062

  • January 3, 2011 · 138,000 miles

    Body · Power Train · Service Brakes

    Vehicle frame, front & rear bumpers and undercarriage have excessive / unsafe rust corrosion. *tr

    ODI 10559158

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Toyota 4Runner.

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