2000 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 483 owner complaints about the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
483 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 256 | 6 |
| Suspension | 102 | 8 |
| Power train | 42 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 31 | 5 |
| Steering | 21 | 4 |
| Tires | 16 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 12 |
| 16 other systems | 56 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do structure problems start?
145kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 204 structure complaints. 9% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Structure
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2000 vs. every other 4RUNNER year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4RUNNER median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2000 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The frame is rusted almost in half a mechanic said it's not safe to drive it will kill someone. The car lot that is selling me the car said he can fix it but it's being held together by welds and c foam. He wants me to still pay for it. I've complained about not being able to drive over 45 without…
The frame rusted and is available for inspection. My daughter was driving our 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 which I purchased new in 2000 when she noticed the truck started to wobble when she hit small bumps. I drove it to the garage the next day which is 2 miles from my house. It was doing the same for…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while at a local mechanic he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
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