2008 Toyota 4Runner Service Brakes Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
I have gone through 2 sets of front brake calipers on my 2008 toyota 4runner. It is a common issue where over time, the calipers will seize up and stick on. The only way to tell that there is an issue is either by touch, smell, or feel. Touch, because the rotors get to be over 250 degrees and they cannot be touched. Smell, because the smell of burning brake pads is present feel, because there is a loss of braking.…
ODI 11190068
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tamara recall prev owned veh, bought from dealership as "safe" to operate,110,000 mi on 11072016. Prev owner and current owner had ve had veh serviced regularly. Undercarriage and braking noise while in motion on hwy. Rear door not able to open, manually or with remote. Maint light and tire light came on. Post noise inspection by mechanic, left (?)front axle boot is split. Front noise undetermined (sway bar links or…
ODI 11165443
Service Brakes
When braking, any bump or pothole will cause the system to lose brake power for about one (1) second, causing the vehicle to continue at the same speed for tens of feet further than expected. Hidden potholes by standing water can cause the vehicle to travel into an intersection or other vehicle. This is the third 4-runner that i have experienced with the same problem. Previous vehicles were from 1994 and 1998, and i…
ODI 10877014
Engine · Service Brakes
During a maintenance visit to east coast toyota of carlstadt, nj an "update" to the ecu computer system was performed. After this "update" i noticed the engine stalling, then recovering and auto then surging forward. This was explained by toyota as "smart technology" to modify eng/ect system. In my opinion this is a dangerous "fix": example --when trying to enter a traffic lane from a dead stop, with foot on break…
ODI 10649497
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration of engine which did not respond to braking. High speed, turned off engine in an attempt to stop, but car did not stop until it collided with a tree. Airbags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10513512
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and applying the brakes, the traction control off button illuminated as well as the abs light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was unable to be diagnosed due to the warning lights not being illuminated at the time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage…
ODI 10495238
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
There is corrosion in the frame and drive-train components. There is pitting, rusting throughout the frame undercarriage and the suspension and differential components. This barely 4yr old vehicle is a southern vehicle. Regardless, this corrosion is a safety issue in any vehicle let alone in a 4runner with a service inception date of 11/30/2008 with 19k miles. This is totally irresponsible of the manufacturer and…
ODI 10485047
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Toyota 4Runner.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.