

Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (16%)
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
9920 mi | Squeaky brakes, pads replaced, all good! |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
66000 mi US $675 |
Front calipers were frozen. Dealer covered cost of replacement parts, I covered cost of repair. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
9000 mi | Adjusted parking brake as it was not holding vehicle on inclines |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
36580 mi C $377 |
Brake service. Not a replacement. Pads were at 50%. |
28520 mi C $245 |
Front brake rotors were warped - replaced rotors and new brake pads in front only |
13020 mi | front brakes sticking on |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
20460 mi C $700 |
Drums and rotors replaced on front wheels |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
55000 mi US $550 |
brakes had to be fully replaced, first time since new |
Engine not specified
73000 mi US $1000 |
Front brake calipers, rotors and pads |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
89000 mi US $650 |
Rear brakes and rotors |
734500 mi US $650 |
Disc replacement and rotors |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
108000 mi US $650 |
Rear brake pads have started wearing at the rate of 1 set per 15k miles. The original set was replaced at about 82k miles. Now at 109k miles and have gone through 2 complete sets of pads and rotors since the original. Switched back to all Toyota parts as the shop was not able to find anything actually wrong with the brake system. It could be a brake proportioning issue. |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
88900 mi US $750 |
turned rotors |
30000 mi | Since I purchased this vehicle I have been reporting a serious life threatening mechanical problem and have not to this day had it fixed by Toyota care specialist. When pressing the brake pedal firmly to stop the front wheels lock up + skid |
81000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Brake pads and rotors front and rear |
60000 mi US $540 |
New brake pads and resurfaced the rotors |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
26040 mi C $75 |
ABS engages in dry conditions under moderately strong braking |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
57660 mi C $25 |
Front right wheel speed sensor ordered. Checked the wire but it tested ok. Wire breakage is common on these models. |
63240 mi C $180 |
traction control, abs, slip sensor dash lights on. front right abs wheel speed sensor and wiring harness found to be open internally. |
70680 mi C $700 |
Front right wheel speed sensor not working. Was replaced already but repair didn't fix all the lights on dash, abs, traction control. needed high quality sensor, and lights went away on next start. also replaced both rear brake pads and rotors. pads worn down to metal, but front still has 3/4 pads. |
85000 mi | After the last brake service, there was an annoying sound when I would apply the brakes, so, the dealer corrected the issue during this service. All is well. They also adjusted the parking break at this time. |
151000 mi US $70 |
Factory rotors installed last year weared unevenly causing shaking while braking. Resurfaced rotors and fixed the issue. Not a heavy braker, assume the cheaper brake pads may be the issue. Calipers are still functioning perfectly. |
100440 mi C $3268 |
Rotors calipers pads front and back rebuilt calipers put in T R D parts.and new bushings front and back |
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
145000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors |
40700 mi | Brake calipers, rotors, and pads replaced. We do get harsh winters up here and there is a lot of road salt put down and also a solution of brine and beet juice is used. |
54366 mi C $3267 |
All rotors, pads, callipers |
94240 mi C $270 |
Thanks youtube. Pretty easy brake job and only damaged and had to replace one part that was self inflicted. Saved over $1000. |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
152000 mi US $2000 |
Brake pads, rotors, and lines all replaced (preventive), fluid flushed |
100000 mi US $1500 |
new calipers |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
111000 mi US $1100 |
normal maintenance [brakes] |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
120000 mi US $1100 |
Full front brakes with rotors and calipers |
57320 mi C $1800 |
Two front calipers seized at certain extent. Replaced both. |
32240 mi C $150 |
Calipers |
105000 mi US $80 |
While replacing brake pads and rotors, found that the front passenger caliper had a seized piston (the inner rearward piston). Bought new brake calipers for all the wheels to head off any further issues. Everything is good now. |
167000 mi US $80 |
Found the front driver side brake caliper had a seized piston. (Previously the passenger side was seized.) Replaced both front brake calipers. |
206000 mi US $300 |
This time the driver rear and the passenger front calipers had seized pistons. Replaced all calipers with Stoptech branded ones. Painted all calipers and made sure to grease around all piston boots during Stoptech Z36 pad installation. Hope this lasts longer than one year... |
250000 mi US $150 |
Front calipers seized. One piston on driver side, three pistons on passenger side. Painted piston cups with ZRC zinc treatment to act as anode to prevent rusting of pistons to caliper body. |
131000 mi US $967 |
Brake repair |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
155700 mi US $350 |
Rear calipers were shot. Replaced both rear calipers with new loaded calipers and bled brake system. |
180000 mi US $540 |
Front calipers were replaced. Replaced front rotors and pads. |
120000 mi US $740 |
And I replaced the calipers and pads. l added ss break lines. |
185000 mi US $2200 |
ABS/master cylinder replacement |
104000 mi US $700 |
Stuck front calipers, replaced both front calipers |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
84200 mi US $320 |
During brake pad replacement the calipers could not open wide enough for the new pads...new calipers were installed. |
122000 mi US $900 |
brakes and rotors and calipers |
185000 mi US $2300 |
Front brakes with both calipers and rotors replaced. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
95000 mi US $250 |
Stuck left front caliper |
243000 mi US $5000 |
New brakes and rotor The Abs system lights are on |
136000 mi US $900 |
New pads, rotors and calipers in front L&R |
195000 mi US $450 |
Brakes were spongy |
157480 mi C $120 |
Rear right brake caliper seized. Replaced caliper and pads. |
179800 mi C $110 |
rear right caliper seized. NAPA part fitted a year ago |
114000 mi US $450 |
Front brake lower piston rusted and seized in the caliper. I had to replace both front calipers. Appears to be know problem with this Gen 4runner |
68000 mi US $700 |
calipers |
130200 mi C $2000 |
Needed new pads, rotors machined, front and back brakes |
Engine not specified
111300 mi US $450 |
calipers front |
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
184000 mi US $500 |
Frozen brake calipers. Replaced all four. Replaced front brake lines. |
185000 mi US $100 |
Rusted hardware. Needed replacement. |
99200 mi C $240 |
Broken parking brake cable pin on rear right wheel. |
105400 mi C $1200 |
Right rear brake calliper broken. Replaced. |
139500 mi C $500 |
Seized rear caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, discs and pads. |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
183000 mi US $611 |
Steering angle sensor was failing and needed to be replaced |
290000 mi US $500 |
New brake rotors & pads. |
172000 mi US $100 |
Frozen Calipers |
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
62200 mi US $680 |
Replaced brake pads and rotor in front. Rebuilt calipers (jammed) front and back. |
63000 mi US $240 |
Replaced rear wheel speed sensor. |
50000 mi US $600 |
Seized calipers on front rotors. |
14000 mi | ABS, VSC and other brake related warning lights came on. Also had trouble getting out of 4WD with center differential locked. Dealer found no problem and reset computer. |
94000 mi US $250 |
Lower Piston on the calipers were frozen. Had to replace both Drivers and passenger side calipers |
119000 mi US $300 |
front caliper pistons siezed. damaged rotors and brake pads. |
152000 mi US $95 |
replace right front caliper due to seized pistons. |
93000 mi US $525 |
Both driver side and pass. front caliper pistons were seized up. This is the 2nd time the driver-front has been replaced. Well known weak spot on 4th gen 4runners. |
144000 mi US $1100 |
Frozen front calipers - again. Both front calipers pads and rotors replaced, rear pads and fluid flush. While apart I had a front CV axle replaced which had a torn boot for about 2 years (but was still driving fine). |
60000 mi US $1000 |
Brake Calipers replacement |
86000 mi US $850 |
Replaced all four rotors, brake pads, both front brake calipers (seized). |
103000 mi US $400 |
Front calipers froze (2nd time). Replaced calipers, rotors, and pads. |
110000 mi | Brakes make squeaking noise while braking lightly. Replaced "caliper parts kit". Fixed for approx 3-4 weeks. Vehicle will be returning for repair again. |
73320 mi C $150 |
pulsating in brakes caused by seized caliper (one of four pistons). replaced with new pads. pulsating is gone. |
93000 mi C $60 |
seized rear caliper replaced & pads |
107880 mi C $250 |
1 caliper seized. Brakes pulsating so new rotors & pads |
151600 mi US $350 |
Rotors warped, calipers seized |
135000 mi US $640 |
Lower piston on driver side front brake caliper froze. Likely cause is rust due to operation in mid-west winter road conditions. |
167000 mi US $2000 |
Replace calipers, lines, rotors, and pads all around. Majority of calipers were sticking (known issue on front calipers). Also topped off AC. |
270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
76880 mi C $1400 |
Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads. Stuck Piston in caliper |
109000 mi US $652 |
Calipers frozen on front. |
131000 mi | Frozen front caliper (again), inboard lower piston seized. Replaced caliper under warranty. |
107000 mi US $600 |
All four brake calipers had one or more seized pistons and had to be replaced. Wear items were not included in the cost. |
35000 mi US $2600 |
Brakes needed calipers to be replaced. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
116000 mi US $300 |
Stuck front caliper, replaced pads, rotors, and calipers. |
181000 mi US $1700 |
Brake line and caliper due to seepage of fluid |
158000 mi US $900 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors on all four wheels. |
139000 mi US $1000 |
shop notice the left axle broken in addition to rear brakes worn. left rear caliper was broken too |
183000 mi US $540 |
brake lines replacement |
196000 mi US $1200 |
front pair brakes /pads/ rotors / brake line/ calipers replacement - worn and rusted |
216000 mi US $240 |
Rear brake lines corroded Brake fluid leak on rear axle |
220000 mi US $1200 |
calipers completed rusted thru - brake failure due to brake fluid leak- require new rotors/pads/dics/brake lines main rear brakes line also completely rotted out noticed rust damage on left and righjt arms of frame behind front wheels - require patching to slow rust damage |
98000 mi US $165 |
Stuck RF brake caliper. Replaced them both. |
112000 mi | My left front brake caliper seized again. I replaced it under warranty, but had to do a complete brake job (rotors and all) because the rotor was so hot it became warped. It pretty much needed pads anyway (40%) but annoying about the caliper |
164700 mi | Caliper piston stuck |
186000 mi US $200 |
Replace both front calipers and pads, replace rear pads, both front and rear rotors turned. |
60000 mi US $350 |
Needed front brakes done. Said R & L calipers needed replaced. Inner piston frozen. Rotors fine. Bought rebuilt lifetime warranty calipers. Saved $500. |
82000 mi US $75 |
Front calpers went bad lower piston sticking on both left in right side. purchase aftermarket parts previously so this time warranty on parts just paid labor |
158700 mi US $350 |
Replaced rotors, calipers, pads. Bled brake lines. |
182000 mi US $80 |
LF caliper froze. Replaced caliper and rotor on the drivers side only. |
221000 mi US $250 |
Replaces both right and left front calipers and pads. Did not replace rotors. |
91000 mi US $1200 |
Front brake calipers suffered frozen pistons, a known issue for these units. Cost includes pads, rotors and brake hoses (preventive) as well. |
59000 mi US $266 |
Replaced seized brake caliper Brake caliper had siezed causing excessive heat and friction. Replaced caliper. |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
65000 mi US $665 |
Bad filter set engine light killed traction control. Part replaced. |
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. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
209000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced brake master cylinder, brake boosters, and ABS control unit |
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. |
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
155000 mi US $230 |
stability and traction control lights stay on. Dealer reset system |
90000 mi US $200 |
Stuck Caliper |
97000 mi | 2 caliper pins replaced |
124000 mi US $450 |
Replaced frozen front brake caliper and both front rotors |
78000 mi US $600 |
front calipers worn out both sides, replaced. |
138700 mi | While doing brakejob noticed both front inner small caliper pistons were sticking. Ordered new AM (German) calipers for $180 both, replaced myself. |
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. |
165400 mi US $650 |
Both brake lines blew, at same time. |
83000 mi US $600 |
Front caliper pistons were frozen. One piston on each Replaces all 4 rotors and pads |
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 |
135700 mi US $2100 |
Two front caliper pistons were frozen |
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. |
154000 mi US $850 |
Frozen brake caliper- replaced pads, rotors and calipers |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
118300 mi US $500 |
Right front caliper frozen. Replaced caliper, and performed routine brake service |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
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. |
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. |
178560 mi C $2400 |
front new calipers, rotors, break pads, running board bracket repair (rock damage)Total tax included $ 2,400 CA |
162000 mi US $1500 |
Pulsating brakes: replaced front rotors & calipers |
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. |
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 |
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. |
82000 mi | replaced two seized front brake calipers |
128700 mi US $400 |
Rear calipers seized |
153000 mi US $900 |
brake rotors, calipers, pads replaced |
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. |
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. |
115000 mi US $400 |
Vehicle stability control light on, dealer replaced sensor $165 plus labor |
106020 mi C $550 |
front calipers replaced for the 3rd time! |
170500 mi | Rear brakes were dragging. Pins in callipers were 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. |
84000 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. |
130000 mi US $395 |
Brake pads were worn and needed replaced |
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 |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
103000 mi US $600 |
front calipers seized again.. 2nd time owning vehicle, |
93000 mi C $650 |
seized RF caliper |
99200 mi C $1000 |
E-brake adjustment. |
170500 mi C $450 |
seized right front caliper |
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. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
156000 mi US $301 |
Replaced sway bar link. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
117000 mi US $100 |
The parking brake was sticking |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
48900 mi US $700 |
Brake calipers causing pulsation when stopping. Replaced calipers, rotors and pads. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
279500 mi US $405 |
Drove 40,000 miles in 18 months after last brake service. The front right caliber leaked and had to be replaced along with both my front brake pads that were 70 percent worn. It was an easy job. Luckily the rotors and drums were fine. In 18 month I did 40,000 miles on my brakes and the front right caliber leaked and had to be replaced along with both my front brake pads that were 70% worn. It was an easy job. Luckily the rotors and drums were fine. |
167000 mi US $600 |
rear axel seal leak, caused rear brake to drag, replaced seal, pads, and wheel cyl |
211000 mi US $550 |
Front caliper was sticking so wore the brake pads unevenly. Needed new front brake pads and calipers. |
124500 mi US $700 |
Parking brake frozen on left side. Drilled out and repaired. Also, leaking wheel cylinder. Caused the need for new rear brakes to be installed as well. |
151700 mi US $1854 |
Emergency brake was rusted and was dismantled and then fixed. Two new calipers - mechanic noted it was stuck. New rotors up front and turned drums in back. New brake pads up front. |
216200 mi US $970 |
Left rear parking brake bell crank assembly seized. Replaced bell crank assemblies on both sides. |
245000 mi US $423 |
Both wheel cylinders leaking. Replaced. |
160000 mi US $120 |
Front brakes had severe shaking during hard braking. Rotors did not have much wear but pads were 75% consumed. Replaced rotors and brake pads, problem solved. |
174900 mi US $722 |
Brake caliper seized. Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads. |
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
73000 mi US $100 |
Took delivery of new to me car. Rear Emergancy brake stuck on left side. |
Engine not specified
159000 mi US $300 |
The steering wheel would shake violently when braking because the rotors warped. I understand why now. The rotors are too thin for a truck this heavy. I Replaced the front calipers, rotors and pads and flushed fluid. |
6-cylinder manual 4WD
195000 mi US $120 |
Brake hydraulic line broke, but found out frame is rusting through, fixed line, but vehicle is on short list for end of life. |
270000 mi US $900 |
Brakes had been shuddering on hard braking, now were squeeling all the time. Replaced front brake pads, rotors and calipers |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
207000 mi US $200 |
Replace brakes, rotors, drums |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
212000 mi US $300 |
Brake booster and master cylinder failure |
Engine not specified
189000 mi US $1000 |
Front left caliper was locked up and applying excess pressure on the front left rotor. New brake pads, rotors, and calipers for the front were installed. Front brakes and steering work great now. Pivots on the rear emergency brakes needed to be replaced. |
6-cylinder automatic AWD
235000 mi US $600 |
Replace rotors and pads |
4-cylinder manual 4WD
128960 mi C $150 |
seized rear E-brake |
Engine not specified
217700 mi US $100 |
Rear drum brakes self over-tightening to the point of rubbing(every 1000mi or so), causing a major rumble. This also warped drums. Problem began after rear axle seals were replaced; possible blame on questionable job done by mechanic |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
143000 mi US $400 |
brakes were becoming increasingly worse; replaced front calipers and rotors and pads all in one trip |