2003 Toyota 4Runner Brakes Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Toyota 4Runner Brakes and traction control problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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Toyota 4Runner
2003 Toyota 4Runners for which no Brakes and traction control problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Brakes problem frequency.
For 2003 Toyota 4Runner Brakes problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Toyota 4Runner Brakes and traction control problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota 4Runner Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Toyota 4Runner | 16 4Runners, 8.5 months of data per 4Runner, average 113700 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 4Runners, 8.5 months of data per 4Runner, average 113700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 122140 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 138260 | 400 | replaced front pads rotors and calipers. calipers siezed. service rear e-brake shoes and rear calipers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 147560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 60000 | 1450 | Brake Rotors and Drums damaged. Front Caliper seized. No brake warning light was ever noticed. Took car to Mechanic because braking took longer. |
| Jan | 2012 | 68300 | 50 | Traction control and stability control lights were on. Mechanic diagnosed the code and reset the computer |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 96720 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 106020 | 550 | front calipers replaced for the 3rd time! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 115000 | 400 | Vehicle stability control light on, dealer replaced sensor $165 plus labor |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 79000 | 2400 | They use some sort of 4 prong caliper in the brakes for the 4 Runner along with some Lexus models. The calipers on both wheels dug into the drum ruining the pad, rotor etc. Entire new brake assemblies had to be ordered. About $1200 for just the brakes. |
| Sep | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 650 | seized RF caliper | |
| Apr | 2012 | 99200 | 1000 | E-brake adjustment. |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 95000 | 1200 | Right and left front brake calipers replaced. Remanufactured parts used. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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