2000 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Repair Histories
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2000 Toyota 4Runners for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2000 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Toyota 4Runner Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2000 | Toyota 4Runner | 17 4Runners, 6.1 months of data per 4Runner, average 148400 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 4Runners, 6.1 months of data per 4Runner, average 148400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2000 Toyota 4Runner
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| Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 220000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 220000 | 400 | Mass air sensor was replaced in order to pass state inspection |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 125000 | 300 | Windshield wiper control progressively worsening. Steering wheel column multi-switch replaced. Problem fixed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 134000 | 0 | Symptom: poor idle, gradual loss of power. Air intake was plugged with grime past the air filter. I understand this happens on 2000 4Runner. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 157000 | 60 | Got a P0420 CEL. Problem was the second O2 sensor which I replaced and that solved the problem |
| Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 71300 | 2 | Antenna Mast broken and got stuck in motor housing. Common problem for older 4Runner. Here is the DIY, I rather paid. http://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyota-trucks/188950-01-3rd-gen-4runner-power-antenna-replacement.html |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota 4Runner in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 94000 | 0 | The "check engine" light was on and the mechanic told me that the Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 189000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 190000 | 0 | Horrible clunk noise when accelerating after a stop, felt like being rear ended at about 20mph |
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 135000 | 48 | Diagnose running rough & stalling - fuel injection service. |
| Feb | 2013 | 138500 | 0 | "Check engine" light sensor. It's come on a couple times in the last 2 years but nothing is ever wrong. |
| Mar | 2013 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 184000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 187000 | 110 | Rotors warped. Replaced with NAPA brand rotors ~1 yr ago. Returned to NAPA and they reimbursed under warranty. Replaced with upgraded Brembo rotors. |
| Dec | 2012 | 189000 | 300 | Water pump leaking at shaft. Replaced water pump, thermostat, hoses. Also replaced timing belt, two idler pulleys and hydraulic tensioner. Timing belt had never been replaced before. Old belt, pulleys & tensioner were ok - PM only. |
| Mar | 2013 | 192000 | 100 | Valve covers leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gaskets, washer seals. While in there, replaced PCV valve and throttle coolant hoses which had no apparent issues - PM only. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 120000 | 600 | Radiator broke internally. Coolant mixed with transmission fluid. Radiator replaced. Coolant had to be totally flushed. Transmission had to be completely flushed and filled. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 166000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 181000 | 1600 | Ball joints. |
| Jan | 2013 | 189000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 181000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 185000 | 980 | water pump, and while they were replacing the water pump put in new timing belt. |
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 156000 | 2250 | Transmission failure |
| Mar | 2011 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 265000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 269000 | 700 | I replaced my timing belt. I was 20,000 miles over the time I should of done it. Last time done was at 145,000 and did it at 269,000. This 2000 4Runner will not die. |
| May | 2011 | 274000 | 405 | In 18 month I did 40,000 miles on my brakes and the front right caliber leaked and had to be replaced along with both my front brake pads that were 70% worn. It was an easy job. Luckily the rotors and drums were fine. |
| Jul | 2011 | 277000 | 215 | A strut broke and fixed. It broke ABS line, reattached. Also failed annual safety inspection. They found a leak in my rear axle. The ball bearing was leaking on one side and brake was covered in grease. Both sides were bad. |
| Aug | 2011 | 279000 | 537 | Starter went and I was able to get it in to my garage. While SUV on the lift they looked at the leaking axle and noticed it was just clogged up. They unclogged it. Next choice is to spend $100 to attempt to clean out my catalytic converter or spend another $500 and get a new sensor and try to pass that way. My battery stopped charging as I was driving on the Mass Pike. I was able to pull over and got towed. The battery and alternator had to be replaced. The repair place was so happy to do the work, they threw in a free $50.00 oil change. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 171000 | 1350 | Replaced timing belt and water pump. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 137000 | 110 | Universal Joint had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 194500 | 1300 | Drive shaft was loose and needed to be replaced. Latch for back hatch broke and needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 211000 | 550 | Front caliper was sticking so wore the brake pads unevenly. Needed new front brake pads and calipers. |
| Jul | 2011 | 227000 | 2500 | replaced starter, replaced sway bars, shocks, struts, engine coolants replaced, fog light repaired, new wiper blades, oil change and others can't remember. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 152700 | 1854 | Replaced shocks/struts. Emergency brake was rusted and was dismantled and then fixed. Two new calipers - mechanic noted it was stuck. New rotors up front and turned drums in back. New brake pads up front. |
| Dec | 2010 | 156000 | 800 | new shocks/struts. New brakes and rotors. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 167000 | 600 | rear axel seal leak, caused rear brake to drag, replaced seal, pads, and wheel cyl |
| Mar | 2012 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 223000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 224000 | 300 | Spark plug flew out. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 115000 | 300 | Damper servo for HVAC system stopped working, automatic HVAC cannot introduce cold air into car. HVAC panel does not respond well to input. Dealer confirmed customer diagnosis, offered to order replacement part. Customer ordered replacement. |
| Jul | 2012 | 127700 | 0 | Rotors were warped |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 147000 | 90 | Tensioner pulley was squeaking. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 77500 | 520 | transfer case was leaking, replaced transfer case |
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 73000 | 100 | Took delivery of new to me car. Rear Emergancy brake stuck on left side. Small leak, tranny pan tightened. |
| Jun | 2010 | 80000 | 0 | O2 sensors |
| Oct | 2011 | 102000 | 0 | No heat. Read brand/model forum and learned about fix. WD40 and manual manipulation freed stuck valve, allowing coolant to flow into heater core. |
| Nov | 2011 | 102500 | 200 | Purchased car with new OEM Radiator. Needed to be replaced again. Aftermarket racing model installed, brand recommended by 4Runner Forum. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 126480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 128180 | 600 | Steering rack failed and needed to be replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 147560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota 4Runner in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2002 | 0 | Replaced seat cover on driver's seat due to tear in seam. | |
2000 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 160000 | 120 | This SUV is notorious for braking problems. I've maintained at least 10 cars in my lifetime & this vehicle's brake system is the worst by far. I've tried many times to fix this issue, nothing works til I changed new set of rotors & pads. |
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