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Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about this model year[1]. The structure group is the largest, with 256 of them[2].

483owner complaints[1]
16–19MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2000 4Runner[11].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
4Runner 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] 17 / 22 / 19 $3,550
4Runner 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[12] 16 / 21 / 18 $3,700
4Runner 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[13] 16 / 19 / 17 $3,950
4Runner 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[14] 17 / 20 / 18 $3,700
4Runner 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[15] 15 / 19 / 17 $3,950
4Runner 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[16] 15 / 18 / 16 $4,200
4Runner 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[17] 15 / 18 / 16 $4,200

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR None[18].

How 2000 compares with other years

1995: 172 complaints, 1 recalls19951996: 161 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 261 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 250 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 330 complaints, 0 recalls19992000: 483 complaints, 0 recalls48320002001: 185 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 225 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 696 complaints, 3 recalls20032004: 678 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 425 complaints, 5 recalls2006: 381 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 154 complaints, 5 recalls20072008: 96 complaints, 5 recalls2009: 22 complaints, 6 recalls2010: 147 complaints, 12 recalls2011: 163 complaints, 10 recalls20112012: 96 complaints, 8 recalls2013: 36 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 77 complaints, 7 recalls2015: 87 complaints, 9 recalls20152016: 80 complaints, 8 recalls2017: 36 complaints, 5 recalls2018: 59 complaints, 5 recalls2019: 65 complaints, 4 recalls20192020: 33 complaints, 1 recalls2021: 36 complaints, 1 recalls2022: 39 complaints, 3 recalls2023: 33 complaints, 1 recalls20232024: 9 complaints, 1 recalls2025: 62 complaints, 1 recalls2026: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 4Runner model year. The 2000 is highlighted[11].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951721
19961612
19972611
19982501
19993300
20004830
20011851
20022251
20036963
20046782
20054255
20063815
20071545
2008965
2009226
201014712
201116310
2012968
2013366
2014777
2015879
2016808
2017365
2018595
2019654
2020331
2021361
2022393
2023331
202491
2025621
202672

NHTSA's counts for the 4Runner show 483 complaints and 0 recalls for 2000[11]. Among the 32 model years listed, 29 have fewer complaints than 2000 and 2 have more[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (7) and the most are for 2003 (696)[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2000 4Runner?

The 2000 4Runner has a sizable complaint record, with 483 owner reports on file[1]. Structure stands out, with 256 complaints[2], and owners in the stories we read tie it to corrosion. Suspension follows with 102 complaints[4]. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales[1]. If you are shopping for one, have the frame and underside checked closely by a mechanic you trust.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
Structure leads the complaint groups with 256 complaints[2], followed by suspension with 102[4] and power train with 42[6]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
Does the 2000 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
The recalls section of this page lists any recalls on file for this model year. The by-year count is in the year comparison[11].
How many complaints has the 2000 Toyota 4Runner received?
NHTSA has 483 owner complaints on file for it[1]. These are unverified reports from owners.
What is the gas mileage of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2000 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Complaint counts are one signal, and they are not adjusted for sales[1]. Structure and suspension are the biggest groups[2][4]. Check the year comparison section to see how this year sits against others.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 483 owner complaints on file for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner (30 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 31 injuries, 2 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 256 complaints name the structure component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 145,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. EPA rating for 4Runner 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. 102 complaints name the suspension component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 164,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 59 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 169,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 42 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 120,912). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 32 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 21 complaints name the steering component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 179,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 17 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 128,900). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 16 complaints name the tires component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota 4Runner model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  12. EPA rating for 4Runner 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA rating for 4Runner 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for 4Runner 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for 4Runner 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for 4Runner 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for 4Runner 4WD, 3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR None: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.