This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Consumer states that the front rotors have been replaced twice, and now needs to be replaced for a third time due to warpage, consumer was informed by mechanic that this is a known problem with the alloy chosen for the rotors.
Consumer states that the front rotors have been replaced twice, and now needs to be replaced for a third time due to warpage, consumer was informed by mechanic that this is a known problem with the alloy chosen for the rotors.
After putting a few thousand miles on truck, consumer would apply the brakes and steering wheel would vibrate in hands. Brakes on truck have been changed twice. Mechanic had indicated the problem was with the rotors. Consumer replaced rotors, drums, tires, shocks and balanced wheels, problems with warped drums and vibration still exist.
When applying brakes there is pulsation in front rear tire. Rotors and drums are wearing out prematurely. Consumer has been to dealer 4 times for same problem.
- Merritt Island, FL, USA
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Brakes warp (front and rear) cause vehicle to shake violently when brakes are applied dealer repaired 3 times and then told me it was my fault - no more warranty repairs. Since then I have talked to numerous people with same problem. Toyota employees even acknowledge there is a problem. Several complaints from other owners listed on the internet. Vibration causes ABS to activate prematurely - unsafe!
Front rotors and rear drums are warping about every 15,000 miles requiring replacement of rotors, drums, shoes, and pads. This has been happening since the vehicle was new. Several tsb's have been issued on this subject to no avail. My concern is that there is a design flaw in the brake system that may lead to either catastrophic or repetitive system failure which may in turn lead to personal injury or death. It is clear to me that the brakes are not properly designed and Toyota should issue a recall to rectify. It is obvious that there is still a problem that has not been solved. If it not with the brakes, I would not be so alarmed.
When brakes are applied ABS brake system seized, causing total brake failure, nearly resulting in a collision. Also, there are signs of metal chafings inside wheel well. Cause has not been determined.
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- Cedar Park, TX, USA