2000 Toyota 4 Runner service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In cold weather brakes do not work immediately after starting engine resulting in car backing up or moving forward when placed in gear. This occurs in spite of pressing hard on brake pedal. The brakes pedal feels like you are secure but they are not working. This is an accident waiting to happen.”
filed Jan 28, 2005
“Experience heavy vibration when brakes are applied especially when going down hills. I have been through 2 sets of rotors in 2 years. Dealer is of no help. I am a single mom and drive my children around in this suv daily. This seems to be a safety issue, just wanted it out there in case anything…”
filed Dec 17, 2004
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, 2000Subject regarding new front brake pad kits to reduce the possibility of front brake vibration. *tt
BR00700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 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% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 9 | 8% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 22 | 18% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 16 | 18% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.