2007 Toyota 4RUNNER Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 19%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,481miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER, 19% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,481 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The battery died unexpectedly (about 3 years old) and when we replaced it and tried to drive it, there was a loud continuous beep from the dash and no brakes. We replaced the ABS fuse, which blew again immediately. We had to have it towed to the shop and it was confirmed it was the brake module. This exact issue just happened with our 2013 camry and it was replaced under a manufacturer warranty. I drive my kids in this car. We could have died.”
NHTSA complaint #11376935, filed 2020-11, 289,089 miles“When I am driving on a bumpy unlevel street and stepping on the brake paddle to slow down the brakes give out and then catch again, I find this to be very dangerous and might even cause an accident especially if there is another car to my front, this has happened to me quite a few times. The brake system has to be checked on a bumpy paved road, brakes will catch and release and catch and release. This happens every time I am on a bumpy paved road.”
NHTSA complaint #11103735, filed 2018-06, 126,000 miles“While driving with my entire family on I-95, the vehicle ABS assembly began cycling repeatedly. When depressing the brakes while the ABS was cycling, the brake pedal would grind and slippage occurred in the pedal pressure. No warning lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10629970, filed 2014-09, 96,000 miles“2007 Toyota 4runner with 55,000 miles. Hydroboot assembly (ABS brake system computer and motor assembly) abruptly went out on march 22 with my 18 yr driving. He could not immediately get the car to stop using all of his strength and force. Toyota dealership claims this is a freak occurrence. If this would have been on a highway or my 15 yr with learners permit driving, this would have been a fatal accident. Toyota says out of warranty and sorry .”
NHTSA complaint #10394037, filed 2011-04, 55,000 miles“I come to a stop and my vehicle pulls, like somebody hit my vehicle from behind. Its constant , it happens all the time. I did take it to a dealer and they said there was nothing that could be done, they advised Toyota had not come out with a recall yet for that problem. They advised it was a common problem with the drivetrain . I really do not want this vehicle any more if it is always going to do this.. What makes me mad is that I just bought this vehicle in july....... What can be done .”
NHTSA complaint #10485461, filed 2012-11, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10133723Apr 1, 2014It has been brought to our attention that claim processing for LSC BST Phase 3 (2003-2009 4Runner and 2007-2010 Tundra vehicles) we be delayed until Monday April 7, 2014.
- 10133716Mar 31, 2014As part of the settlement described above, Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the above listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case…
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 43% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 | 5 | 13% |
| 2021 | 6 | 17% |
| 2020 | 5 | 15% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 9 | 25% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 14% |
| 2012 | 7 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 16% |
| 2007 | 29 | 19% |
| 2006 | 34 | 9% |
| 2005 | 32 | 8% |
| 2004 | 82 | 12% |
| 2003 | 74 | 11% |
| 2002 | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 26 | 8% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 29 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 9% |
| 1993 | 8 | 16% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
| 1990 | 9 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 40% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER
40 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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