2006 Toyota 4Runner Service Brakes Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- both front · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
The breaks pulse when your stopping and there have been two instances when i experienced the breaks unexpectedly went out or slipped...it's hard to explain exact feeling but it was scary. The traction control light came on when i was at a stop sign at a slight hill and the breaks made a strange noise this happened twice however the light only came on the one time. Then while driving the abs, traction, break, and…
ODI 11282724
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
RUSTY FRAME, RUSTED BRAKE, TRANSMISSION LINES
ODI 11124585
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. While driving 30 mph, the brakes failed to operate properly. The vehicle was towed to ira toyota of tewksbury ([redacted], tewksbury, ma 01876, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also noticed rust on the frame. The dealer informed the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 11149862
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My 2006 toyota 4runner limited has excessive rust corrosion throughout the undercarriage of the vehicle including but not limited to the frame, suspension, brakes, wheels, exhaust system and bolts/bracing. Since purchasing the vehicle, i have had to replace both front axles due to excessive rust at the recommendation of both the dealership and a third party mechanic. While driving, the skid plate detached from…
ODI 11165597
Body · Service Brakes
4runner has been garage kept, and the exterior looks perfect, lost all brake fluid, mechanic put on lift and found left rear brake line rusted through and then pointed out that the frame is severly rusted and would not pass inspection. Trailer hitch, will fall off if i try and use it. Box frame is rusted out on the bottom from front of vehicle to the very back. My wifes 2000 lexus suv has no rust on frame and drives…
ODI 10960352
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
I have a 2006 toyota 4 runner that has been developing excessive rust flaking on the rear axle housing,brake components, frame and rear suspension componets.we have had warranty work performed approx. 1 year ago and the mechanics at toyota stated they needed to replace or repair various transmission lines before they would return the vehicle to my wife. I asked them what am i suppose to do about all the rust…
ODI 10904524
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Takata inflators,abs. Purchased vehicle used 08/12/2016 the following mil codes were cleared by selling dealership. C1223, p0456, b1150, cr123, c1241, b1152. Needed repair immediately, passed state inspection even needing the following repairs, both front axles, serp belt, sway bar link and rear brakes.08/24/2016 vehicle repaired by selling dealer and returned with flat tire, i had it towed to tire garage because…
ODI 10916385
Service Brakes
We were stopped at a stop light at the time of the incident. An alarm went off in the car and the red brake light came on. At that point we rolled the car to see if the brakes were working. This is when we realized there were no brakes and the only break we had was our emergency brake. It was taken to a nearby mechanic where it was determined that a caliper over-extended causing the brake fluid to leak out- losing…
ODI 10509569
Service Brakes
Coming to a stop sign at about 30 mph i applied brakes at normal pressure. There was a loud snap and car suddenly veered hard left. Took it to service center for evaluation. The front right rotor was broken. The disc had separated from the hat. Service center replaced both front rotors and inspected all brakes, on july 24th, the same thing happened with the front left rotor, which is only a few months old. Something…
ODI 10531706
Service Brakes
Driving in rain on freeway connector road , 25 mph, required to use brakes due to another driver illegally swerving from slow lane of freeway adjacent to connector road, across two solid lines, in front of a car that hit their brakes, and was rear-ended by a second car, which was in front of me. I had plenty of distance to stop, but when i stepped on my brakes, they instantly locked up and my 4runner immediately…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10487203
Service Brakes
I brought my car in for regular service and new brake pads and rotors. I was told one of the brake calipers on the front wheels was frozen. If the brake caliper is frozen, then the car has significantly reduced stopping power. There was no engine light indicating the problem. Multiple people have complained about calipers on the 4 runner. Please conduct an investigation and seek a response from toyota. *tr
ODI 10460204
Service Brakes
The pistons in both front calipers have frozen up and had to be replaced twice. The first time at 90,000 miles and again at 160,000. Many forums on the 4th gen 4runners document many people others having had the same problem. I asked the dealer and they said that it was not a problem they were aware of. This seems to be a design/factory defect. It is very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10564367
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, the technician stated that the pistons were frozen and the front brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the front brake caliper was replaced once every year from the date of purchase. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10677072
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