2002 Toyota 4RUNNER: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 225 complaints about the 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2025
1
2021
1
2019
2
2017
1
2016
3
2015
4
2014
1
2013
1
2012
3
2011
1
2010
2
2008
1
2007
10
2006
7
2005
4
2004
27
2003
24
2002
5
2000
2
1999
6
1998
2
1997
8
1996
7
1995
4
1993
1
1992
1
1990
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 175,000 miles · CA

Vsc, trac off, ABS and brake lights came on while driving. High pitched buzzer/alarm started and remained constant. Brakes became very hard to depress and I lost most braking power.

Filed Aug 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 94,000 miles · TX

I own a 2002 toyota 4runner with approximately 94,000 miles. The vehicle primary use is driving less than 10 miles a day off highway. The following alarm lights came on: brake light, check engine light, vsc light, trac light, ABS light, and the speedometer quit working. The vehicle was taken to mike calvert toyota in houston, tx to diagnose the problem. Their scanner was unable to identify a code for the problem. The conclusion was that the ads control module (skid control sensor) was at fault and thus had to be replaced. The assistant service manager, grant miles advised me not to drive the vehicle until the ads control module was replaced. The cost for the parts and labor was quoted as $2377.01. It would take 3 to 5 business days for the part to be ordered and replaced. I had to rent a car from the dealership because of the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and because of the lengthy repair time. The cost of the rental car is approximately $289.00. Because of the possible safety issues with the ads control module (skid control sensor-part # 8954035270), I am registering this notification with the federal safety agency.

Filed Oct 12, 2010 · Brakes · 258,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and all the service lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to apply more pressure to stop the vehicle. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The failure continued after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 258,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2008 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · PR

When turning to either side the vsc light comes on and the ABS system activates. Tis is in dry road on the highway.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: ithe contact had 2002 toyota 4-runner serviced at dealership because of brake problems and the ABS light was on. Had brake problems several times ,and had vehicle serviced several times. The contact told dealership wheels kept locking , and she did not feel safe drivingthe vehicle. Dealership left parts off the brakes. The contact found the parts in trunk. Took vehicle back to the dealership who said it happend because brake fluid leak. Also, a tail light was out. The contact's vehicle was involved in an accident two weeks ago, did not hit anyone. Was going south and ended up going west. The wheels locked, and vehicle went completely to the right, hit the shoulder, and flipped over. The contact sustained injuries. A police report was taken. The contact wore seat belts, and was traveling 55 MPH. The roads were clear and dry. The manufacturer has not been contacted.