Complaints
520
Crashes
18
Fires
2
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Toyota 4Runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1177 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:152,198 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
#294 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:163,015 mi
Crash-related:5
#341 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Avg mileage:152,891 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 177 | 5 | 1 | 152,198 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 94 | 5 | — | 163,015 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 41 | — | — | 152,891 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 31 | — | — | 168,238 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | — | 140,731 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | — | 167,558 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | — | — | 146,948 mi | |
| Driveline | 8 | — | — | 122,493 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 117,867 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 103,375 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — |
Body Structure
177
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
152,198
Suspension Failures
94
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
163,015
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,891
Structure:Frame And Members
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,238
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,731
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
167,558
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,948
Driveline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,493
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,867
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,375
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Toyota 4Runner has 520 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 177 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (177 complaints, avg 152,198 mi); Suspension Failures (94 complaints, avg 163,015 mi); Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields (41 complaints, avg 152,891 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 154,320 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner include 18 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Toyota 4Runner shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4Runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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