prado 250 brake Noise Manufacturing Issue

[ICE]

I want to highlight key issues regarding the Prado 250: the brake noise problem and dealer transparency.

Firstly, for anyone considering purchasing a brand-new Prado 250, be aware that this vehicle has a manufacturing defect causing brake noise—something the dealer will likely not disclose at the time of sale. Believe me, the noise is not just unpleasant; it can also be embarrassing. Until Toyota provides a proper fix, I strongly advise against purchasing this model.

However, if you still decide to go ahead with the purchase, I highly recommend including a contractual clause stating that if the issue persists, you have the right to return the vehicle for a full refund.

Secondly, as an owner of the Prado 250 who paid full price for the vehicle, I would like to understand whether we, as customers, are entitled to compensation from Toyota or the dealer for failing to disclose this issue at the time of sale. This lack of transparency has impacted the ownership experience, and I believe affected owners deserve a fair resolution.

If anyone has insights or has pursued this matter, please share your experience.

 

[Markarian421]

A great place for this post would be:

Brakes Squeal

 

[HammerTheWall]

I've had my brakes squeal in reverse immediately after starting probably twice, maybe three times. Never happened again.

 

[cprrowberry]

I've had my brakes squeal in reverse immediately after starting probably twice, maybe three times. Never happened again.

Had it happen this morning for the first time. Once they bed in I'm assuming I'll never heard it. Only has 700 miles so far.

 

[ptahkeem]

I’ve had the squeal happen but only on reverse and I would love to get confirmation that it’s because of semi-metallic brake pads. Seems like this material is known to squeal but is suitable for truck applications. I bet switching to a different pad material would eliminate the squeal.

 

[Roonie]

It still happens on mine but rarely now in reverse and minimal screech. I am at 7000 miles. It originally only happened occasionally and usually after sitting for awhile. Try a couple hard brakes from 40 down to 10 then repeat.

 

[katekebo]

Yes, they squeal occasionally in reverse after sitting for a few days. The squeal lasts for maybe a second or two.
Is this a deal breaker? Absolutely not. If somebody believes that an occasional brake squeal in reverse is a "serious problem" and more important than long term reliability, safety, performance, he/she are looking at a wrong car.
I'd rather live with an occasional brake squeal than with a rubber wet belt driving the oil pump like Ford, or camshafts that fail after 60k miles like Jeep.

 

[2025LC250]

I want to highlight key issues regarding the Prado 250: the brake noise problem and dealer transparency.

Firstly, for anyone considering purchasing a brand-new Prado 250, be aware that this vehicle has a manufacturing defect causing brake noise—something the dealer will likely not disclose at the time of sale. Believe me, the noise is not just unpleasant; it can also be embarrassing. Until Toyota provides a proper fix, I strongly advise against purchasing this model.

However, if you still decide to go ahead with the purchase, I highly recommend including a contractual clause stating that if the issue persists, you have the right to return the vehicle for a full refund.

Secondly, as an owner of the Prado 250 who paid full price for the vehicle, I would like to understand whether we, as customers, are entitled to compensation from Toyota or the dealer for failing to disclose this issue at the time of sale. This lack of transparency has impacted the ownership experience, and I believe affected owners deserve a fair resolution.

If anyone has insights or has pursued this matter, please share your experience.

Do you really care?

 

[jmac705]

Yes, they squeal occasionally in reverse after sitting for a few days. The squeal lasts for maybe a second or two.
Is this a deal breaker? Absolutely not. If somebody believes that an occasional brake squeal in reverse is a "serious problem" and more important than long term reliability, safety, performance, he/she are looking at a wrong car.
I'd rather live with an occasional brake squeal than with a rubber wet belt driving the oil pump like Ford, or camshafts that fail after 60k miles like Jeep.

Occasional for me is every time I reverse after car sits for more than a couple hours. It's like a backup alarm on a school bus.

 

[Newbee1958]

Occasional for me is every time I reverse after car sits for more than a couple hours. It's like a backup alarm on a school bus.

Same here. Every time it sits for just a few hours and I go in reverse it makes a high pitch squeal. I just mentioned to dealer yesterday and they just gave me a story about the humidity in the garage... I saw another post and it mentioned we should all call Toyota. I would agree. The more they hear from all the owners the better.

 

[Ed1]

I see from many posts and from my own experience that this brake noise happens when first starting out after several hours of being parked. Most of the posts state that it happens when first backing out of the garage in the morning. I'm wondering if this noise occurs only when first moving in reverse, or only when first starting out in either reverse or going forward (obviously, when not backing out of a garage) after the LC sits for a long while?

In my case, it is only in reverse. But, I always start out in reverse first so I'm not sure which.

 

[AlexGates]

Mfg date 1/25, just ticked over 1k, never any brake squeal.

 

[lmwong]

8500 miles on mine and mine still squeal occasionally gong in reverse.

 

[xswatchx]

Mine has been doing it (squeaking in reverse first thing in the morning when I leave the house) the whole time and I am at 20k miles. The dealership has assured me the brakes are fine and said the pads and rotors are good and that ‘it must be moisture’

 

[landkruiser]

11k in my '24, still squeal loudly after sitting a day or two

 

[Ishtar]

Got mine last August. Squealed 2X last summer and once about a week ago. Mileage is about 7K.

 

[Pavman2473]

I still get it intermittently. Most notable after it rains or is really cold in the morning.

 

[Allbiz2]

24 with 5000 miles and brakes squeal in reverse like everyone is describing. Hoping for a fix when I take it in for her her oil change.

 

[guy]

Same here - at 500 miles!!! I called my salesman and he never got back to me

 

[thognar]

Like many others, I had brake squeal a few times when first starting, in reverse. Nothing for 3k+ miles. Never any brake noise in any other situations.