There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner, but owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Toyota 4 Runner problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | |
| Tires | 14 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Air Bags | 10 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 12
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 9
- Air Bags › Frontal — 7
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 6
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 3
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,300 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Toyota 4 Runner complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 82,000 miles · reported Jul 30, 2006
I had a complete failure of my automatic transmission in my 2000 4runner sr5. I was traveling at about 65 MPH when I completely lost power. There were no indications of a problem with the vehicle prior to this. The motor was racing but no power was getting to the wheels. It was a sudden and total loss of power transmission. I had to coast across three lanes of traffic to get to the right and was fortunate to be able to exit the freeway. I then tried all gears including reverse but none worked the transmission had to be replaced. A used transmission was used (Rebuilt was also available for…
Power Train · at 85,254 miles · reported Apr 4, 2006
Loud noise in rear end of vehicle. Toyota dealership kept saying it was my tires. Until, I took it to another mechanic. Rear differential failure at 85,000 miles. Front & rear bearings were gaulded. "never" drove 4 runner under special conditions! Vehicle maintenance was always kept up to date. Have "all" records. Rear differential pinion bearings, carrier bearings, crush sleeve, pinion seal, differential gasket, spacer and gear oil all had to be replaced and repaired. When asked to see old parts. We were told they were sent back to toyota!
Power Train · at 91,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2006
The cv joint bolt and clip on my 2000 toyota 4 runner fell off causing the spindle to bend, the axle and cv joint to be destroyed. The clip couldn't be found, only the bolt. Luckily we were in a parking lot or serious consequences would have occurred. We met a mechanic who had just seen the same problem w/ another 4 runner and we live in a small community.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 82,000 miles · reported Sep 21, 2005
The vehicles fuel sending sensor is malfunctioning causing the fuel gauge to read inaccurate fuel quantities. This has LED to fuel starvation which could be a serious safety issue should it happen at highway speeds. No corrective action taken as of yet. This has already been identified by toyota as a known defect in toyota service bulletin el010-00. Since toyota has identified this as a known defect issue; manufacturer should be ordered to recall and replace defective parts.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 2, 2005
2000 toyota 4 runner engine seized up after the vehicle lost all of its oil. This was a result of the technician forgetting to tighten the oil filter and the oil drain plug.*** the oil change facility only offered partial reoimbursement for the cost of a new engine. The consumer believes that since they are fully responsible that they should cover the entire cost of a replacement engine.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (27 reports), followed by tires (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,300 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.