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2008 Toyota 4Runner Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota 4Runner, 16% of all 96 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 21 4Runner model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 36,685 miles.

Brakes complaints
15
16% of 96
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
36,685 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota 4Runner brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2009, latest Feb 2, 2023.

2008 Toyota 4Runner brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2009Jun 2010Nov 2012May 2013Jun 2016Mar 2019Dec 2020
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Feb 2023; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 4Runner model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200536 (8%)
  2. 200638 (10%)
  3. 200730 (19%)
  4. 200815 (16%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 201017 (12%)
  7. 20119 (6%)
  8. 20127 (7%)
  9. 20135 (14%)
  10. 20145 (6%)
  11. 20157 (8%)
  12. 20166 (8%)
  13. 20179 (25%)
  14. 20188 (14%)
  15. 20195 (8%)
  16. 20206 (18%)
  17. 20216 (17%)
  18. 20225 (13%)
  19. 20232 (6%)
  20. 20242 (25%)
  21. 202523 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota 4Runner have brake problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota 4Runner, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 36,685 miles.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has the most brake complaints (38), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota 4Runner is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.