NHTSA lists 483 complaints for the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER, 30 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 18 complaints mention an injury, with 31 injuries and 2 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA 4RUNNER.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The required sales year is missing.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 256 | 53.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 102 | 21.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 59 | 12.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 42 | 8.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 31 | 6.4% |
| STEERING | 21 | 4.3% |
| TIRES | 16 | 3.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | 2.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 2.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | 2.7% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 177 |
| STRUCTURE | FRAME AND MEMBERS | 71 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STORAGE | 7 |
| VISIBILITY | REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | REAR | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 5 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 32 |
| STRUCTURE | 21 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2024-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film wi
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 4RUNNER | 483 |
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