MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota 4 Runner

● Typical for this model
2000 Toyota 4 Runner
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:35.251Z

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
104
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 104 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints
1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1997 1998: 120 complaints 1998 1999: 110 complaints 1999 2000: 104 complaints 2000 104 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2003 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005
1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1997 1998: 120 complaints 1998 1999: 110 complaints 1999 2000: 104 complaints 2000 104 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2003 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% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Tires

13% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Rear axle broke causing vehicle to rollover 3 times. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15

Air bags

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2002-10-22

Consumer's friend called & stated that vehicle was in an accident and consumer died.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-06

Also filed under Steering

Visibility

8% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing exterior and rearview mirrors/devices.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Toyota 4 Runner — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.