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
The frame corroded, making lot of holes in the frame at the bottom of the truck.
ODI 10928709
Body · Service Brakes
Frame rust exceeds normal wear and tear. Frame rusted right through. Bolts rusted. The frame absolutely disintegrating. Entire frame needs to be replaced. Brakes the abs initiates at nearly every stop. Whole system needs to be replaced.
ODI 10927407
Body
The steel frame is rotting through on my 4runner. I have owned a lot of cars and have never seen a frame rot problem like this.
ODI 10926569
Body
The frame of my car has completely rusted- to the point where parts of it are breaking off. The rest of the body/engine are in great condition. I have done research and there are thousands of other complaints with the same issue on the 3rd generation toytoa 4runners (years 1998-2002). Toyota did a recall on the 1998-2002 tacoma frames which are identical to the 4runner. The car in unsafe to drive and toyota will…
ODI 10937503
Body · Suspension
Frame rust to the point the passenger rear control arm is about to fall off bc of the amount of frame rust
ODI 10927892
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle moved side to side. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent dealer who diagnosed that the frame was fractured, rusted, and the trailing arm anchor was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10924871
Body
Excessive frame rusting and weakening of suspension mounting points.
ODI 10926771
Body
SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST
ODI 10917963
Body
I took my 2000 4runner into a toyota dealership for a service check and to have all fluids changed, and as soon as they had the car on the lift they called to inform me that an extensive portion of the passenger side frame rail was rotted. I went to the dealership to inspect the rust and rot under the car and to take photos. I asked if this problem was seen a similar models of my truck and i was told that toyota has…
ODI 10909729
Body
There are multiple holes in the frame, it is rusting through very badly. It is unsafe. I can take more pictures if needed. The "date this happened" isn't accurate, this vehicle has been rusting quickly for a long time.
ODI 10913878
Body
Vehicle frame is rusted so bad that my rear sway arm broke away from the frame on the passenger rear side. Car is unsafe to drive due to the car bouncing all over the road due to the rusted frame.
ODI 10908162
Body · Suspension
I am the original owner... Normal driving. Regular maintenance. Last few times i had a truck in the shop (different ones) they recommend i contact somebody, about the frame... It is basically rusted all the way thru. It is rusting from the inside out, seems like... Had many toyota's in the past (and present)... Had never seen anything like it.
ODI 10902931
Body
I took my vehicle in for an oil change and tire rotation. The mechanic called and said that the frame is broken and that you have a recall on it. He said to contact you for what to do next. Since we have owned the car it has had a clunking sound on the front drivers side.
ODI 10901925
Body
Frame on passenger side has rusted away, large pieces gone. I no longer feel safe when driving it. My complaint number with toyota 1608181265. It appears that the ac drip hose empties on to the frame in the same spots as the rust. There are 159,289 miles on the 4runner.
ODI 10896932
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was curroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and determined that the vehicle had too many miles and age; therefore, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 273,454.
ODI 10897780
Body
Extensive frame rust at rear control arm mounting location and forward of it.
ODI 10896350
Body
Frame has holes in it, truck is perfect in every other way, frame holes same as recalled on tacoma and tundra, same safety issue, could break during operation.
ODI 10888449
Body
I have owned this vehicle since 2005. I have taken it to a certified toyota dealership for every major checkup or repair. Not one service tech or mechanic has mentioned or noted anything about frame rust on this vehicle until a state inspection in june 2016. The mechanic tells me that my vehicle has a huge hole in the frame and is rusting out and is unsafe to drive. His fix for this problem was to direct me to his…
ODI 10896003
Body
I have a 2000 4runner with 144000 miles and the underside is rusting away. I now have holes in the frame. Toyota has advised me try to repair or purchase something else because this vehicle is no longer safe to drive and will not pass virginia state inspection. I have 1994 toyota dlx pickup that has 372000 miles and the underside of it is in good shape.
ODI 10872600
Body · Unknown Or Other
Rotting frame! Un drivable. Stabilizer bar popped off.
ODI 10927856
Body
The passenger side frame rail on my 2000 4-runner is completely rusted thru on the section next to the muffler. Looks like its going to break in half.
ODI 10865761
Body
My mechanic was repairing the rear shocks and noticed frame rust. He said frame rust has been a problem with some toyota trucks and 4runners. He knows this because he worked for toyota at one time. He suggested calling toyota and filing a compliant and request for repair with them which i did. The case number is 1605101239. In the course of my conversation the toyota agent advised me that toyota tucomas and tundras…
ODI 10882341
Body
Purchased the vehicle on 4/15/16. Extremely clean both inside and exterior of vehicle. Had around 104k miles. I was under the vehicle changing the oil and noticed extensive frame rust including one area where the frame had been repaired from a hole right where the lower control arm attaches for the rear axle. There is another hole starting in the same location and since it is a box frame and seems to be rusting from…
ODI 10861323
Body · Rear
I bought my toyota 4runner 15 years ago, on year 2000. I am the only owner and i don?t abuse my vehicles. Love this car. One days driving back home my car shake and it seemed an issue in rear ?cause the way my car move and noise. It appears the rear left axel mounts was hanging off the frame. Talked to the local toyota dealer nothing they couldn't do it requires a new frame. State of massachusetts doesn't allow…
ODI 10920453
Body
Like so many others i've heard of, the frame has rusted through. The back left wheel assembly is now wedged up onto the floorboards. The exhaust system has broken apart before the muffler. I just bought this car two years ago and loved it, but now am horribly disappointed in the frame and toyota's lack of desire to do a recall.
ODI 10891565