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2004 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (20%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 210 repairs.
2004 Toyota 4Runner brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (12%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| 123000 mi US $2000 |
Substandard factory calipers warp rotors on all 4 wheels. Had to replace calipers, rotors and pads on all 4 wheels. |
| 63000 mi US $800 |
Brake calipers froze. One in the front and one in the rear. |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 144000 mi US $830 |
brake pads, rotors and one caliper |
| 172000 mi US $2800 |
Rotors and calipers were badly corroded due to salt from car being in snow belt area of NY for 4 winters. |
| 176000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Front Rotors and Pads. |
| 209000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced brake master cylinder, brake boosters, and ABS control unit |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 83000 mi US $600 |
Front caliper pistons were frozen. One piston on each Replaces all 4 rotors and pads |
| 155000 mi US $230 |
stability and traction control lights stay on. Dealer reset system |
| 145980 mi C $575 |
checked parking brake cables - to be replaced later |
| 162940 mi C $1317 |
replaced all brakes calipers and pads cleaned brake cables |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Stuck Caliper |
| 97000 mi | 2 caliper pins replaced |
| 154000 mi US $850 |
Frozen brake caliper- replaced pads, rotors and calipers |
| 70000 mi US $120 |
Yaw sensor recalibration. Was caused by battery change at non-Toyota repair shop. |
| 103000 mi US $129 |
The "brake switch" was faulty, making it difficult to get the car out of Park when facing uphill; also caused the ABS, TRAC and VSC warning lights to come on after stopping. The transmission override always worked to get the car out of Park. |
| 39000 mi US $450 |
Frozen front calipers, both sides. |
| 51200 mi US $385 |
Both front calipers had frozen pistons, so they were replaced with remanufactured calipers. |
| 165400 mi US $650 |
Both brake lines blew, at same time. |
| 135700 mi US $2100 |
Two front caliper pistons were frozen |
| 124000 mi US $450 |
Replaced frozen front brake caliper and both front rotors |
| 138700 mi | While doing brakejob noticed both front inner small caliper pistons were sticking. Ordered new AM (German) calipers for $180 both, replaced myself. |
| 78000 mi US $600 |
front calipers worn out both sides, replaced. |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 118300 mi US $500 |
Right front caliper frozen. Replaced caliper, and performed routine brake service |
2004 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 162000 mi US $1500 |
Pulsating brakes: replaced front rotors & calipers |
| 37180 mi C $410 |
Front calipers seized. Calipers and front rotors replaced under warranty. Front and rear Pads and rear rotors replaced at own expense. |
| 153000 mi US $900 |
brake rotors, calipers, pads replaced |
| 63000 mi US $400 |
Front caliper seized, both rotors turned, new pads. Extended warranty only paid for one side rotor/pads, but both sides had to be replaced at once. |
| 70700 mi US $114 |
Right rear caliper rebuilt, not covered by warranty. |
| 159960 mi C $364 |
The caliper on the front passenger side was seized and needed to be replaced. The brakes were beginning to audibly squeal most of the time when I took it in. |
| 261640 mi C $200 |
Front right caliper seized; replaced. Date of repair: May 25, 2016 |
| 298840 mi C $1700 |
brake pads, rotors, and one front caliper. |
| 82000 mi | replaced two seized front brake calipers |
| 128700 mi US $400 |
Rear calipers seized |
| 35000 mi US $571 |
Replaced Seized Driver Side Front Brake Caliper under extended warranty. Replaced brake pads on all wheels. Turned all brake rotors. Brake Fluid Changed. Cost listed does not inlude cost of warranty repair. |
| 42000 mi | Frozen Passenger Side Brake Caliper. Caliper replaced. Brake Pads and Brake Rotor were not replaced since they were not worn or damaged. |
| 88000 mi US $483 |
Front left caliper rubbing constantly. Replaced. Also replaced both rear brake rotors and pads as a maintenance issue. |
| 155000 mi US $1100 |
Replace front rotors and calipers |
| 227000 mi | Caliper was not releasing, generating a lot of heat. Replaced calipers, rotors and pads |
| 236000 mi US $700 |
Front calipers sticking again, replaced and also new pads. |
| 178560 mi C $2400 |
front new calipers, rotors, break pads, running board bracket repair (rock damage)Total tax included $ 2,400 CA |
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