2015 Toyota 4Runner: Brake pedal makes a squishy sound
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 4Runner report: brake pedal makes a squishy sound. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 19,150 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2015 4Runner in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11163297 (filed 12/24/2018): “At 20,202 the suv's steering wheel would shake when brakes were applied. the dealer noted that the rotors were warped, glazed and had heat spots. vehicle qualified for replacement brakes under warranty, replaced brake pads and rotors front only. since repair…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11033358 (filed 10/14/2017): “While braking aggressively on a dry street in a straight line, the abs system kicked in for a brief second and then it released the brakes all together - resulting in complete loss of all braking capability. braking capability was restored after the pedals wa…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: dealership says its normal (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Brake pedal makes a squishy sound (2015 4Runner)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2015 4Runner
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