2000 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems
- 167
- 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 167 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rusted · 24 records
- passenger side · 16 records
- unsafe drive · 13 records
- rear control · 13 records
- frame rust · 12 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 59 |
| 100–150k mi | 58 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Frame is really rusting bad as is the case with 100s of other 4runners. T4r.org will show hundred upon hundreds of complaints of this. My truck only has 99k miles and the frame is almost completely wrecked. This has been an issue on these trucks for years and nothing has been done. Please look into this it's a huge safety issue!
ODI 11307381
Body
2000 4runner with frame rust/rot, rear passenger side railing arm fell off. Lucky i was not driving fast on a highway, it was just a slow speed street. Took to two frame shops, one said would not work on it since it's so bad. Other says i need a new frame costing about $3400. Body in excellent condition. My dad's 1984 gm blazer frame is still solid and have a lot thicker frame!
ODI 11300361
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While chaning the brakes, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted. Additionally, while driving 30 mph, the rear frame dettached. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The contact called fred anderson toyota of asheville ([redacted], asheville, nc 28806,…
ODI 11230034
Body · Steering · Suspension
Rusted frame, my 2000 4runner suffered structural damage when the frame broke away from the rear control link support brackets while driving. The rear of the vehicle became unstable and hard to control. We could not drive vehicle and had to have it towed to a garage. We are trying to determine if the frame can be repaired not. I called a toyota representative and they would not help because there was only a recall…
ODI 11205008
Body · Steering · Suspension
Rusted frame, my 2000 4runner suffered structural damage when the frame broke away from the rear control link support brackets while driving. The rear of the vehicle became unstable and hard to control. We could not drive vehicle and had to have it towed to a garage. We are trying to determine if the frame can be repaired not. I called a toyota representative and they would not help because there was only a recall…
ODI 11204965
Body · Steering · Suspension
Rusted frame my 2000 4runner suffered structural damage when the frame broke away from the rear control link support brackets while driving. The rear of the vehile became unstable and hard to control. We could not drive vehicle and had to have it towed to a garage. We are trying to determine if the frame can be repaired not. I called a toyota representative and they would not help because there was only a recall on…
ODI 11204951
Body
Frame is excessively rusty and severely cracked, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. It became apparent when vehicle began to sway dangerously while driving straight on the highway at a high rate of speed. Slowing down did not help reduce sway. Sway was so excessive that the keys in the ignition were forcefully banging against steering column, and stopping driving immediately was necessary to prevent the vehicle…
ODI 11210672
Body
Frame rust there are areas where the frame is completely rusted through. This is rusting from the inside out and it's been told to me it was due to toyota not rust proofing the inside of the frames or coating them at all.
ODI 11190182
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 40 mph, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle and the vehicle erroneously pulled to the right. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely rusted and corroded, which caused a support bar to fracture in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (greens toyota of lexington, 630 e. New circle rd,…
ODI 11220003
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving 35 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of anoher vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained two slipped discs in the lower back, a bruised liver, a fractured vertebrae, and three missing teeth. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11183172
Body
This is a very well known issue, my frame on my 2000 4runner is completely rusted out, my shock mount rusted and broke while driving. There are many many many cases of the 3rd gen 4runners rusting out, a simple google search yields pages and pages of corrosion to frames. This needs to be addressed as other toyota vehicles in this age grou has recalls for frames.
ODI 11204058
Body
Rear trailing arm mounts rusting away from frame. In addition, some other parts of the frame are rusting through.
ODI 11163023
Body · Suspension
Frame rusted and tire came detached from car while driving. Felt like driving on ice
ODI 11155191
Body · Suspension
The frame where the lower control arm meets is rusting out at an alarming rate. It is going to be unsafe to drive in a few months when the rear lower control arms will be ripped off from the frame rail. There is almost no rust on the body of the truck and it spend most of its life in arizona out of the salt belt. In only 5 years the frame has started to desegregate and it has been cleaned reqularly. I've started…
ODI 11154254
Body · Suspension
Driving down the highway in my 2000 4runner, it started to sway back and forth violently, it went into oncoming traffic. Thank god the oncoming traffic was far enough away, i had time to get it back in my lane. If not, i would have been a casualty. I got it home and checked underneath the vehicle and found out the frame was rusted through. The whole frame was rusted, holes everywhere you looked. I just spent $2,000…
ODI 11153495
Body
While in motion we noticed side to side movement in the rear of the vehicle which felt unstable..the right rear spring arm broke loose from the frame. Upon inspection it was noticed that the inside of complete frame assembly had 1 1/2 in wide gap rusted away the complete length of the frame.
ODI 11153659
Body
Vehicle has 180k on it. Its rusted out beyond repair on the frame at both driver and passenger side coil shackles. The tacoma had a frame recall, i believe we should to. My vehicle is only starting its life. Can go 500k plus miles. Something needs to be done.
ODI 11156443
Body · Suspension
Drivers side bracket holding rear wheel snapped off while stopped. Unable to drive vehicle as is.
ODI 11140484
Body · Suspension
The entire frame under the vehicle is rotting away the vehicle is unsafe to drive and will not pass the pa. State inspection
ODI 11140013
Body · Suspension
Frame corrosion issues need to be addressed. Will cause bodily harm or death should failure occur.
ODI 11138838
Body · Suspension
Took my truck to toyota dealership for repairs and they let me know the frame is rusting out.
ODI 11122132
Body · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver's side trailing arm, which was connected to the frame of the vehicle, fractured. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home safely at a reduced speed. A representative from la crosse toyota (800 3rd st s, la crosse, wi 54601, [redacted]) inspected the vehicle and took several pictures. The contact was informed that someone would be…
ODI 11121708
Body
The frame on my 2000 toyota 4runner is missing sections of due to that. I have contacted toyota and the informed me that my 4runner is not covered under the recall for rusted frames. I do not know where else to go to get my 4runner's frame repaired or replaced. Please advise, thank you
ODI 11100672
Body
Progressive severe rear frame corrosion leading to structural failure.
ODI 11091144
Body · Power Train · Steering
Driving in mild winter condition (light wet slush) on a maintained highway my 4runner began to fish tale. When an attempt was made to correct the fish tale no control input from the drive would correct the sliding motion. This caused the vehicle to slide toward the shoulder of the road. On the shoulder of the road the vehicle began to slow to almost a stop, however, the rear end was far enough off the shoulder that…
Crash reported
ODI 11062119