2007 Toyota 4RUNNER: brake failure

5 of the 154 complaints about the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2025
1
2022
3
2021
2
2020
1
2017
3
2016
2
2013
3
2011
1
2010
1
2008
3
2007
5
2006
4
2005
6
2004
16
2003
15
2002
3
2000
2
1999
7
1998
2
1997
6
1996
2
1995
1
1994
1
1993
1
1992
1
1991
1
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Nov 29, 2020 · Brakes · 289,089 miles · CO

The battery died unexpectedly (about 3 years old) and when we replaced it and tried to drive it, there was a loud continuous beep from the dash and no brakes. We replaced the ABS fuse, which blew again immediately. We had to have it towed to the shop and it was confirmed it was the brake module. This exact issue just happened with our 2013 camry and it was replaced under a manufacturer warranty. I drive my kids in this car. We could have died.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Brakes · PR

Complete and permanent damage of ABS and brake module ian's results in no brakes while running the car.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Brakes · 109,300 miles · CA

The dashboard alarm sounded and the ABS, vsc, brake, and traction control warning lights illuminated. This was followed by complete brake failure. Fully depressing the brake pedal would not stop the vehicle. Dealer diagnosed a failed master cylinder assembly.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Brakes · 42,662 miles · TX

No brakes: brake pedal went all the way to the floor without vehicle stopping. Upon my personal inspection at time of incident, I found the brake fluid reservoir to be full and no brake fluid leaks,anywhere, were found. The toyota service manager where I bought the vehicle stated that cause was a defective master brake cylinder assembly. I believe this is a manufacturing quality issue as I have not heard of a master brake cylinder assembly malfunctioning within a two year time frame.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · MD

Purchased pre-owned 4 runner ?certified? From russel toyota 12/07 with approx 21k miles. Complained of unusual brake performance immediately but was told the vehicle was ?performing to factory specs? Brake performance issues including aggressive stopping, stiff pedal, loss of pressure, and random ?anti-skid system? Responses nearly caused a few accidents. On 3/14, approx 23k miles, complete brake failure, no pressure, accident avoided and coasted vehicle to a stop, pressure did not return. 4runner towed to dealer, master cylinder was ?internally leaking? And replaced. Symptoms continue and vehicle is completely unsafe. Numerous attempts have failed to re-produce the intermittent problem at the dealer and therefore the dealer keeps saying there is nothing wrong. Vehicle is unsafe and toyota unwilling to help and referred us to ncds dispute resolution program or told us we can file a suit. This vehicle is unsafe and should be replaced. Breaks continue to fail/malfunction approximately 1 time per week. Dealer always says no problems found.