2000 Toyota 4RUNNER Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4RUNNER years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER. That ranks 3rd out of 32 4RUNNER model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (256 complaints, 53%), typically at around 145,000 miles. Complaints mention 30 crashes, 1 fire, 31 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 483owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 30complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 256 | 53% | 145,000 | “frame rusted” (21%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 102 | 21% | 165,000 | “control arm” (20%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 59 | 12% | 169,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 42 | 9% | 126,547 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 4% | 179,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 3% | 31,934 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 3% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 2% | 104,962 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | 163,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | 171,065 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 560 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 196,729 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The hole underneath frame is rusted into and there is a bunch of wielding done to it and it's very unsafe to drive and the car lot guy keeps saying he wants it back on the road
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…
We recently looked at this vehicle at Toyota of Ann Arbor car lot. After taking the vehicle to a private Professional Certified Car Inspector we were told that that the passenger side Frame had a catastrophic Crack that ran 7' from front to back and over the forward facing Rear Leaf Spring Shackle…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after disconnecting the battery from the vehicle, it was later discovered that the both the driverâs and passengerâs side doors and the hatch door could not be opened manually or remotely. The cause of the failure was not…
Section of frame broke and fell to the pavement. Vehicle bouncing and went off road causing damage to front driver side bumper, turn signal light housing, headlight. Extensive Back frame rusting has made vehicle dangerous. Frame has many soft spots. Both back shocks rusted and broken. Replace…
Other Toyota 4RUNNER years
← 1999 4RUNNER · 2001 4RUNNER →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 4RUNNER | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 4RUNNER | 60 | 1 |
| 2024 4RUNNER | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 32 | 1 |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 39 | 3 |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 36 | 1 |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 33 | 1 |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 65 | 4 |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 58 | 5 |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 36 | 5 |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 79 | 8 |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 86 | 9 |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 77 | 7 |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 36 | 6 |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 96 | 8 |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 163 | 10 |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 146 | 12 |
| 2009 4RUNNER | 22 | 6 |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 96 | 5 |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 154 | 5 |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 381 | 5 |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 425 | 5 |
| 2004 4RUNNER | 678 | 2 |
| 2003 4RUNNER | 695 | 3 |
| 2002 4RUNNER | 225 | 1 |
| 2001 4RUNNER | 185 | 1 |
| 2000 | 483 | 0 |
| 1999 4RUNNER | 330 | 0 |
| 1998 4RUNNER | 250 | 1 |
| 1997 4RUNNER | 261 | 1 |
| 1996 4RUNNER | 161 | 2 |
| 1995 4RUNNER | 172 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 256 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 4RUNNER model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.