2003 Toyota 4Runner Service Brakes Problems
- 35
- 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 35 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- front brake · 5 records
- lights came · 5 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
- brake caliper · 4 records
- trac brake · 4 records
- brake calipers · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
My front brake calipers continue to freeze or seize and causes the brake pads to stick to the rotors. This is the third time this has occurred since i owned the truck. Recently, upon replacing the both front calipers, brake pads, and rotors, after bleeding the brakes the brake system now only worked in the front brakes and not the rear brakes. *tr
ODI 10713279
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was idling, the abs, parking brake, vsc and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact lost all braking control immediately. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the master cylinder that controls the abs and booster was defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10712683
Service Brakes
Exact same issue identified in: date complaint filed: 01/07/2015 component(s): service brakes date of incident: 01/05/2015 nhtsa id number: 10670783 drove car to shop without losing brake power. Quoted $3,000 and told the abs actuator requires replacement. I've replaced transmissions and engine parts over car lifetimes, but never run into this part failing before, not even in a ford. Would like to know if this is a…
ODI 10693410
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving normally with no issues on local streets. Suddenly the vsc,trac, and e-brake lights came on the dashboard with a very loud audible alarm. No prior issues with this system. I was able to drive slowly home on side roads (1.5 miles away). I made it to my driveway, pulled in on my upsloping driveway and then i had no brakes. Pedal went all the way to the floor. I was able to get the car into the street and…
ODI 10670783
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving along normally, the vsc, trac, abs and e-brake lights came on the dashboard, along with an audible alarm. Then we had no brakes. I had to push with all my strength just to slow down at all. We were lucky we did not crash, we could have been killed. I am finding out it is a common problem on this year and model, as well as other toyota models that use the same brake master cylinder/traction control…
ODI 10660271
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection when they detected that the rear differential, rear lower control arm and frame were severely corroded. One of the two rear lower control arms had become slightly detached from the vehicle. In addition, the emergency brake also exhibited corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10548693
Service Brakes
My 4runner was making a funny noise, and the brakes felt weird. I was due for an oil change, and that's when i had the mechanic at the newark toyota world in newark, delaware, which i always use, check the brakes, and that's when i was told it would cost approximately $1,200.00. Which is very difficult for me at this time to come up with since my husband has been unemployed since october of 2012. But, i need a car…
ODI 10510991
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 65 mph, the brakes failed to respond to deceleration attempts and the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was awaiting diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10506090
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On approximately february 28, 2012, the abs/trac control/vsc lights came on and remained lit on my 2003 toyota 4runner. I called the dealership and they said to bring it in right away. They diagnosed the car and came up with "no sensor reading?. It cost me $150 for the diagnostic test. I picked up the car and a few weeks later i brought it back for the same problem. The computer then indicated that there was a…
ODI 10472640
Service Brakes
I purchased my vehicle in february of 2010. I have had to replace both front brake calipers three times each. I had to have both rear brake calipers replaced twice each. Currently my right rear brake caliper is malfunctioning. All of my brake calipers have been seizing up and the cost to have them repaired is expensive. This is a serious safety issue along with an expensive one. I have read numerous internet…
ODI 10546840
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