1996 Toyota 4 Runner service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Toyota 4 Runner — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consistent brake pad cracking on toyota high performance, trd, brakes. The trd semi-metallic brake pads have been replaced twice in the last 6 weeks after hearing and feeling grinding noises when brakes are applied. Inspection with the dealer verified that the contact portion of the brake pads…”
filed Nov 13, 2003
“I have a 1996 4runner and I have noticed that it vibrates when I brake hard, especially when I go downhill. I can feel it in the steering wheel. When I applied the brakes my truck started shaking like a earthquake. It was very serious. I almost lost control and I could have died. It only has about…”
filed Sep 12, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front brake vibration. *tt
390 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 27 | 26% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 9 | 8% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 22 | 18% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.