2000 Toyota 4Runner Unknown Or Other Problems
- 53
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- frame rusted · 13 records
- rusted through · 9 records
- unsafe drive · 5 records
- frame rust · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- same problem · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
The rear frame broke and the shock tower broke off due to rust. I was driving down the highway and a loud bang when it let go tearing off the exhaust l.
ODI 11292459
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My 2000 toyota 4runner with 180,000 miles on the car, has abundant amount of rust. Being a daily driver it is near the point that it is unsafe to drive. The frame is completely rotted. Deemed unsafe to drive any further. As a solid running car, it would be a waste of money to junk the car.
ODI 11231672
Unknown Or Other
The entire frame of my toyota has rusted and is becoming unsafe. There are giant holes in the frame where rust has eaten it away. The rest of the 4runner is perfectly brand new and fine. I am worried that the frame will break at any moment causing catastrophic failure. I called toyota and they would not replace frame or help in anyway. The frame needs to be recalled and replaced by toyota. It is a known issue on…
ODI 11194090
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Frame is rotting from the inside out. Very little visible corrosion, and all of the sudden larhe sections of missing steel. This vehicle only has 157,600 miles, and should have lasted to 300,000, as it is mechanically solid. I think the tundra, tacoma, and sequoia recall, should have added the 4runner. But toyota would not have been able to blame the dana corporation. Toyota was of no help, when they were notified,…
ODI 11171062
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Frame is rotting away on a vehicle with 158,646 miles. Toyota has been aware of this issue for years, yet no recall for the 4runner 's. What will it take , a death, because of a frame failure?
ODI 11170771
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame on both my 2000 4runners is rotting out both bodies are in perfect shape cant wait to sue toyota when they fail .
ODI 11164747
Unknown Or Other
The vehicle has been determined to be 'catastrophic' by the dealer mechanic as the frame of the vehicle is nearly completely rotted. It has been stored mostly in a garage over the last 8 years!!! Our teenage daughter could have been killed driving this car!
ODI 11142340
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
RUST IN ALL PARTS OF THE FRAME FRONT/REAR
ODI 11143871
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I bought a toyota year ago, my first ever car payment, counting on toyotas being reliable. Now i have 4runner in drive way with broken rear trailing arm & frame rott i wish dealer which should it to me or toyota would step in. Wife & 15 month old baby traveling 35-40mph felt right rear drop like tire went side ways... Truck wobbled/rocked like boat in water. Likely needs new frame
ODI 11129701
Unknown Or Other
FRAME IS GETTING MANY LARGE RUST HOLES
ODI 11253925
Unknown Or Other
Mechanic found frame rail rot no other rust or corrosion i took to several places in town suurprised not a recall was every response
ODI 11121935
Unknown Or Other
The rear frame on my vehicle has completely rusted through and has broken in half. This happened while driving on the interstate causing me to nearly loose controle of the vehicle. I have read where a great many of the 3rd generation 4runners have had faulty frames .
ODI 11221450
Unknown Or Other
The frame on my 2000 4 runner is rusted through. I brought it to get work done it by a certified mechanic and he wouldn't put it on the lift because the frame is so rotten.
ODI 11088987
Unknown Or Other
Toyata service department reporting severe rusting of the frame on the 2000 toyota 4runner, rendering vehicle unsafe.
ODI 11082384
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Frame has rotted through and caused the bar from axle to frame to break at the frame. This happened while i was driving causing the car to sway seriously. I was able to pull off the road preventing a possible accident.
ODI 11010479
Unknown Or Other
Frame rust found next to muffler on passenger side and next to gas tank on driver side. Has rusted through and control arm is almost broken off. Request frame replacement.
ODI 11001923
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My 2000 4runner only has 123k mils on it and the frame is so rusted it might be unsafe to drive. I tried to get new shocks on it and was told they can't due to the bad rust. The rest of the truck is in perfect condition!
ODI 10990485
Body · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall..my 2000 4 runners frame is rusted out on the back end and my fiance had to put a plate on the right front about 3-4 yrs ago because it was rusted pretty good too..it now like dances in the back end if i hit a rough patch in the road which doesn't make me feel safe at all to put my children in it.
ODI 10960126
Unknown Or Other
FRAME HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT
ODI 10958880
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I own a 2000 toyota 4runner sr5. The frame is very badly rusted and is beginning to fail. I have been notified by my mechanic that i should consider replacing the frame for safety issues. Toyota has recalled and replaced the same frame on the toyota tacoma but has yet to issue a recall on the 4runner.
ODI 10906916
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2000 4runner that the frame rusted out making it unsafe. Trucks of this year were recalled for same thing. Seem a lot of people have this problem. Can we get some help? Frame broke when forced to stop hard when car pulled out in front of me. Never dreamed the frame was this bad.
ODI 10893427
Unknown Or Other
The frame rusted and the sway bar mount broke away from the frame on the driver side of the car.
ODI 10881330
Body · Unknown Or Other
Rotting frame! Un drivable. Stabilizer bar popped off.
ODI 10927856
Unknown Or Other
FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH.
ODI 10860627
Unknown Or Other
My wife was coming from with and was getting on interstate when car started swaying uncontrollable when i looked at it the arm that holds the rear end had roted off good thing she was not up to speed
ODI 10853467