1999 Toyota 4 Runner service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Toyota 4 Runner — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer complained about vehicle vibrating when applying the brakes. Consumer replaced the front pads and both front rotors. Within two weeks the problem recurred. Dealer was contacted. *ak”
filed Aug 5, 2004
“Experiencing severe vibration when braking at speeds over 50 mph. Steering wheel vibrates and control is difficult. Identified as warped rotor. Toyota dealer wants to charge to replace front caliper/rotor with larger design. Claims that its common to have it fail shortly after warrantee coverage…”
filed Jun 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front brake vibration. *tt
390 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2000Subject regarding new front brake pad kits to reduce the possibility of front brake vibration. *tt
BR00700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 27 | 26% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 9 | 8% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 22 | 18% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 16 | 18% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.