MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota 4 Runner

● Typical for this model
2000 Toyota 4 Runner
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:07.961Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota 4 Runner Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1998: 120 complaints 1998 1999: 110 complaints 2000: 104 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005
2000: 104 complaints
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YearComplaints
199452
1995125
199689
1997122
1998120
1999110
2000104
200131
200232
2003168
200466
200515

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
TIRES 13%

13% of complaints: tires — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER 3 TIMES. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL BLIND CURVES AND A SIGNIFICANT DOWNHILL GRADE, AS CONSUMER CAME AROUND THE CURVE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRES LEFT THE PAVEMENT ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, IN ATTEMPTING TO RE-ENTER THE ROADWAY,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20021022

CONSUMER'S FRIEND CALLED & STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND CONSUMER DIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991206

Also filed under STEERING

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exterior and rearview mirrors/devices.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Toyota 4 Runner — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.