2004 Toyota 4RUNNER brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 83 complaints for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 69 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 69 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
When coming to a stop & braking, car accelerated forward. This caused me to have an accident with much damage to the front of my car. This caused me to hit the building in front of me with extensive damage to the building. It was amazing part of the building did not fall down on the top of my car which would have caused me serious injury.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While operating the vehicle, a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side braking mechanism. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered the subframe experienced severe rusting and corrosion. Also, the rear passenger side brake caliper and brake line were rusted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and atlantic toyota (193 sunrise hwy, west islip, ny) were notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 310 complaints
- Suspension 113 complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints