2000 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems
- 82
- 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.
Among these 82 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rusted · 12 records
- passenger side · 11 records
- rear differential · 9 records
- lower control · 8 records
- rusted through · 8 records
- unsafe drive · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 40 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Severe corrosion of the frame and suspension components of my vehicle. Rust has completely perforated and separated structural suspension components (rear passenger side front control arm mount). Vehicle is unsafe to drive until major repairs or complete frame replacement is performed. *tr
ODI 10693880
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Severe frame rot on otherwise very well cared for vehicle. Will certainly result in catastrophic failure. *tr
ODI 10493597
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4 runner. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a loud grinding noise and the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dealer where they both informed the contact that the rear differential fractured due to rust. The vehicle was repaired by the authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified and they provided financial assistance…
ODI 10426598
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Tamara recall.. My frame on my 2000 toyota 4runner is rotting out where the back front spring hangers suspension mounts to the frame. Also the frame rails are rotted out on the inside of the frame and is soon to be too dangerous to be driven. Noticed when looking this problem up online it is a major issue with these vehicles and a lot of people is having the same problem. I really like my 4runner but i have children…
ODI 11173176
Body · Suspension
Rust has consumed my frame, suspension and lower body panels.
ODI 10778949
Driveline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
My 2000 toyota 4runner shakes at speeds above 60mph. It also does this while braking. It is visibly noticeable in the steering wheel, but all passengers in the car can feel the shaking and vibration. It becomes almost violent and alarming around 70mph. I have taken it to several repair shops and no one can find a solution. I have read hundreds of posts about this problem that ranges from 96-08 models. *tr
ODI 10231458
Suspension · Tires
Problems with tire equipment on 2000 toyota 4-runner. *mr there was a noise and vibration within the tires with three different brand of tires and are as followed: firestone with only 10k miles, goodyear with only 13k miles, and michelin with only 22k miles. The suspension was changed but there was no guarantee for a solution. *scc *jb
ODI 10026453