2005 Toyota 4RUNNER: brake failure

Filed Jul 19, 2021 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, she was informed that significant corrosion had developed on the front end of the undercarriage. The contact was then referred by the independent mechanic to the dealer where she was informed that while was rust found on the undercarriage of the vehicle, the vehicle was safe to operate and no repairs were needed. A month after the dealer inspection, the contact stated that an abnormal sound was coming from her brake pedal upon depression without warning. Once the contact made it home, she had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic initially informed her that the vehicle was a total loss however, he and another mechanic were able to remove a large portion of the rust and replaced the brake pads, rotors, power steering line, hose, and brake pads. Recently, contact stated that her son had driven the vehicle and that the vehicle began to exhibit the same brake failure that had been replaced by the mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2013 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NC

I was leaving my house and my brakes completely failed! Foot to the floor and nothing happened. There was no warning or back up to help me stop. Luckily I was in my neighborhood and only ran into a neighbors yard (and did not hit any children). I had the car towed to a mechanic who told me the master cylinder was broken and needed to be replaced. After contacting toyota, the parts dept acknowledged that this was a common issue, and then asked if I wanted the part (for a small fortune). Basically he said either you fix it, or don't drive the car anymore. In addition he compared the brake failure to a tv breaking! A tv?! A complete break failure puts not only the driver, but the general public in serious jeopardy. What has to happen for toyota corporate to acknowledge this issue and issue a recall?

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · AL

Vehicle brakes failed completely. No warning prior to event. The brakes failed while driving. We had to coast into a parking lot and then apply the emergency brake. Multiple dashboard warning lights came on but none prior to the brake failure. There were no symptoms whatsoever of the impending failure. The dealer says the master cylinder failed. There were no serious injuries, however, if this had occurred just moments before we would have been on the interstate driving 60+ MPH!

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · PA

Front brakes pistons seized to rotors and will not release. Vehicle would barely slow down. Called toyota hotline and they said there's nothing they will do to help fix the problem. Called dealer and they are well aware of the problem. They said they have replaced many front calipers and this is a common problem for 2004 and 2005 4runners. I almost lost control and crashed car when the brake went out and toyota can't even help fix there faulty products. Vehicle has 85k miles. I counted over a dozen similar complaint on the federal safety agency website regarding 04 and 05 brake calipers seizing. Calipers should be recalled, this is just as dangerous as the sticking gas pedals they put in the new cars.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · GA

While applying brakes, a small bump was hit and the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle eventually stopped, but without the assistance of power breaks. This has happened on several occasions, so far without a collision. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership several times and they have been unable to find the problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Brakes · 7,124 miles · NV

Dt: on 7-4-2005. While driving about 35 MPH at a 8 lane stop brakes were applied and they failed. No pressure was felt in the pedal, and the brake went to the floor. There were no warning lights on and no noise. There was almost an accident. Owner had the vehicle towed. There were no brakes all the way home. Owner drove very slowly, and used emergency brake to stop. Then the dealer called owner and reported no problems. Owner called toyota, and they said there was nothing they could do. No other problems with vehicle before. Owner did want to take car back because it was not safe to drive.