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2000 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the body and structure (53% of complaints, typically around 145,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about 4Runner model year since 2000.
Most common 2000 Toyota 4Runner problems
Body and structure
256 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 145,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I am writing to report a defect in the frame of my 2000 Toyota 4Runner. The frame exhibits extensive rusting. The frame has holes and has separated along the bottom weld. The source of the worst rusting appears to be condensation from the AC unit dripping onto the frame and running along it. Toyota has declared the…
2000 Toyota 4 runner sr 5 with 143,000 miles per Toyota dealer the frame is rusted through and unsafe to drive. Unlike Toyota tacoma, no 4 runner recall.
Suspension
102 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 165,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
While having my 2000 4Runner serviced recently, my mechanic advised me that my carriage frame was cracked and rotting. I took it to Toyota dealer in bristol ct, who put vehicle on hoist and confirmed the problem. I was advised there was no recall or tsb on my SUV, and probably nothing they could do. They said they…
Severe corrosion of the frame and suspension components of my vehicle. Rust has completely perforated and separated structural suspension components (rear passenger side front control arm mount). Vehicle is unsafe to drive until major repairs or complete frame replacement is performed.
Other or unspecified
59 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 169,500 miles.
4Runner was in shop for muffler repair when rusted right side of frame near rear torsion bar was pointed out to me. My concern is torsion bar will brake away and cause accident.
I bought a Toyota year ago, my first ever car payment, counting on toyotas being reliable. Now I have 4Runner in drive way with broken rear trailing arm & frame rott I wish dealer which should it to me or Toyota would step in. Wife & 15 month old baby traveling 35-40mph felt right rear drop like tire went side ways...…
Transmission
42 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 126,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, axle assembly, clutch assembly.
I discovered this morning that the rear differential housing cover is leaking oil the vehicle has had some major rust issues which have affected the structural and mechanical well being of this vehicle.
Rear axle seals leaking gear oil from rear differential into rear brake drum housing covering brake shoes, drums, and braking components in gear oil. Loss of gear oil in rear differential can cause differential failure as well as failure in rear braking. A notorious issue with 3rd generation Toyota 4runners due to…
Brakes
32 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Experience heavy vibration when brakes are applied especially when going down hills. I have been through 2 sets of rotors in 2 years. Dealer is of no help. I am a single mom and drive my children around in this SUV daily. This seems to be a safety issue, just wanted it out there in case anything ever happens.
Warped rotors on my 2000 Toyota 4 runner 2wd sr5 causing vibrations problems at 37,000 miles. This very common problem should be fixed at Toyota's expense.
Fuel system
25 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 112,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Vehicle stalls and dies on freeway almost causing wreck. Find out there is no fuel in tank even though fuel gauge reads 1/2. Toyota says tsb el010-00 addresses known defective 1999 and 2000 fuel gauges and also addresses some gauges inaccurately reading empty when 4 gallons remain, vehicle is out of warranty.
2000 sport edition 4 runner, all working components and frame are badly rusted. Nothing can be worked on without breakage of parts and bolts. There has been a recall on tacomas and tundras from the east coast where salt is used on the roads. Customers have been given replacement frames or their vehicles have been…
Wheels and tires
22 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 156,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall.
2000 Toyota 4Runner has major frame issues that could break at anytime and cause an accident! These frames rust out without the owners knowing. These are family vehicles that are driven for many years and Toyota has had issues with other frames on different models but same year vehicles. Toyota has had numerous…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4Runner equipped with spector advanta SUV lt265/70/r16 tires. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate while driving at various speeds. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that there were blisters on the sidewalls of the front passenger tire, exposing the white…
Steering
21 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 179,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
On 08/13/2014 my 16year old son was driving his 2000 Toyota 4Runner on the interstate at highway speeds when right side lower control arm bracket build into the frame fell off the frame and cracked. Upon further inspection the frame had rusted from inside out causing the welded bracket to break at the factory weld. It…
Frame has rotted through and caused the bar from axle to frame to break at the frame. This happened while I was driving causing the car to sway seriously. I was able to pull off the road preventing a possible accident.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Toyota 4Runner recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Toyota 4Runner
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (256 complaints, typically around 145,000 miles); suspension (102 complaints, typically around 165,000 miles); other or unspecified (59 complaints, typically around 169,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota 4Runner have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about 4Runner model year since 2000, with 483 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.