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2003 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

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2003 Toyota 4Runner brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (28%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

79000 mi

US $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. 
106020 mi

C $550
front calipers replaced for the 3rd time! 
130000 mi

US $395
Brake pads were worn and needed replaced 
60000 mi

US $1450
Brake Rotors and Drums damaged. Front Caliper seized. No brake warning light was ever noticed. Took car to Mechanic because braking took longer. 
49500 mi

US $50
Traction control and stability control lights were on. Mechanic diagnosed the code and reset the computer 
93200 mi

US $1500
Check engine light. Traction control stability control stopped working. 
170500 mi Rear brakes were dragging. Pins in callipers were replaced. 
115000 mi

US $400
Vehicle stability control light on, dealer replaced sensor $165 plus labor 
138260 mi

C $400
replaced front pads rotors and calipers. calipers siezed. service rear e-brake shoes and rear calipers. 
145700 mi vsc lights on after emission test.test erased settings in ecm and required a dealer reset.zero point calibration..after several calls to dealer and drive clean was cost covered 
159340 mi free up stuck caliper slider pins on both front calipers 
159340 mi

C $450
repl front calipers again...seized and service rear,repl all brake fluid 

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2003 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

103000 mi

US $600
front calipers seized again.. 2nd time owning vehicle, 
119000 mi

US $260
After having brakes flushed, ABS and Traction control lights came on. 
95000 mi

US $1200
Right and left front brake calipers replaced. Remanufactured parts used. 
93000 mi

C $650
seized RF caliper 
99200 mi

C $1000
E-brake adjustment. 
170500 mi

C $450
seized right front caliper 

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2003 Toyota 4Runner Brake Problems

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