2000 Toyota 4 RUNNER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
102 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
47,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 102 complaints (11.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 21.6% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 3.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 12 |
| Tires | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 6 |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 12; Tires: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 6; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior: 6; Fuel System, Other: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 82 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 |
2000: 24; 2001: 24; 2002: 12; 2003: 17; 2004: 12; 2005: 9; 2006: 4
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10023878 · 2003-06-27 (June 27, 2003)
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE DEFECTIVE. THE DEALERSHIP (KERRY TOYOTA - FLORENCE, KY) REPLACED MY FRONT ROTORS AT 18,000 MILES DUE TO WARPING. THEY ARE NOW VIBRATING AGAIN (36,800 MILES) DUE TO WARPING. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS (ONLY 50% WORN). THE DEALERSHIP IS NOW SUGGESTING THAT THE ROTORS BE TURNED ($138)WHICH I FEEL IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. THEY SAY ITS 'NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR'. I COMPLETELY DISAGREE. I'M NOT TOWING ANYTHING NOR DO I LIVE IN A MOUNTAINOUS AREA WHERE LONG DOWN-HILL BRAKING COULD BE AN ISSUE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DES…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031426 · 2003-07-29 (July 29, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD SHUT OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031426 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007349 · 2002-09-24 (September 24, 2002)
CAR STALLS ON DECELERATION WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (RED). TOYOTA TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE WITHOUT A PERMANENT RESOLUTION. UPON CONTACTING MANUFACTURER AND IN TURN TOYOTA SERVICE & REPAIR THEY STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS NO RESOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA SERVICE ADVISED ME TO DRIVE VEHICLE AND NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL GAS TANK, BECAUSE IF THE GAS TANK IS OVERFILLED CAUSES CAR TO TURN OFF. DUE TO GAS GETTING INTO THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER …
Owner-reported narrative. 21,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051122 · 2003-12-26 (December 26, 2003)
THE FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN THERE ARE 5 GALLONS LEFT IN THE GAS TANK. TOYOTA SAYS TSB EL010-00 ADDRESSES KNOWN DEFECTIVE 1999 AND 2000 4RUNNER FUEL GAUGES. MY VEHICLE IS A FEW MONTHS AND MILES OUT OF WARRANTY SO TOY WILL NOT PAY FOR FIX. SOME ADDRESSED THERE IS NO FUEL IN TANK EVEN THOUGH FUEL GAUGE READS 1/2. THIS CAUSE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES ON FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING WRECK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025327 · 2003-07-02 (July 2, 2003)
MY 2000 TOYOTA FOUR RUNNER TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE AND WHEN I PUSH THE CLUTCH PEDAL DOWN IT GETS STUCK . I AM UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS ROLLING. THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP FROM GETTING INTO ACCIDENT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163897 · 2006-07-30 (July 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 TRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163897 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10013539 · 2003-03-27 (March 27, 2003)
I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5. VIN: [XXX]. IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM TOYOTA. I PURCHASED A TOYOTA FOG LIGHT KIT FROM A TOYOTA DEALER. TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE. THE TOYOTA PART NUMBER FOR THE KIT IS PT297-89010. MY VEHICLE COMES PRE-WIRED WITH A FOG LIGHT HARNESS. THE KIT CONSISTED OF THE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLIES 2 OF THEM (PT297-89014). A SWITCH, RELAY AND SOME ANCILLARY PARTS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS. BY THE WAY, IT IS MADE BY HELLA FOR TOYOTA. AGAIN THIS IS A VALID TOYOTA PART APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE. THE PRODUCT WAS PURCH…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013539 at NHTSA ↗