Happened to noticed fluid around rim. Repeated rear axle seal leak. Believe back spacing of seal against the ABS ring is of a quarter of inch. Causing vehicle to vibrate and create loud grinding hum. Brakes have become soaked in gear oil. Causing brakes to lock up and smoke profusely. Believetoyota is aware of issue.
1996 Toyota 4RUNNER: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 161 complaints about the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
While driving at 35mph & was turning into curb, road was wet, and vehicle started to accelerate. Applied the ABS and rpms revved up. Lost control of vehicle & spun around, and hit a utility pole with rear of vehicle. Vehicle towed dealer for repairs.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also, dealer replaced two master cylinders and leaking caliper, which did not correct the problem.
On a straight decent road I applied a brake. Suddenly my tire is locked w/ no steering. The road was partly covered by slushy snow and wet. Since the car is equipped with ABS, I did not try to pump. As the result my car hit a snow bank and rolled over. The user's manual does not indicate ABS may not work.
Ongoing problem with ABS system failing to work properly,and will not work at all in wet weather. Vehicle been inspected on three occasions and repaired on one occasion ( replaced both front rotors and pads), problem still occuring. Help in this matter is needed.
Going down hill, vehicle began to shake as if ABS is trying to operate. Several weeks later, the brake pedal begins to pulsate and rotors are then found to be warped.
While driving experienced ABS brake warmup and violent vibration throughout vehicle upon braking.
Service bulletins that may apply
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Front brake vibration
- Subject regarding new front brake pad kits to reduce the possibility of front brake vibration
- Information on reducing front brake groan noises
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER?
7 of 161 owner complaints about the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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