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 rusted through and snapped apart while making a left turn into traffic.. Rear passenger side.
ODI 10885141
Body
THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED
ODI 10957821
Body
Took my 2000 toyota 4runner to a mechanic after noticing the frame looked like it was rusted through in one area. Mechanic said the frame was seriously rotted through in many areas and could not be fixed. He said it was unsafe to drive and told me i'd be crazy to drive it down the highway. I had just bought this vehicle 1 month ago with 146,000 miles on it and it is considered unsafe to drive. Unbelievable that…
ODI 10839299
Body
While driving 2000 toyota 4runner i noticed it was not handling normal. The vehicle would wander and would not go in the direction i was turning. After getting back home, i inspected underneath the vehicle checking the front end suspension. While under the vehicle i noticed the right rear stabilizer mount had rusted off the frame. The vehicle is now undrivable due to this hazardous condition.
ODI 10839116
Body
The frame is rusted to the point that it may break apart while driving. Tacomas of similar years with the same frame have a similar problem and a recall for this problem.
ODI 10840012
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame had excessive rust. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a new frame was required. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
ODI 10820998
Body
With only 129,000 miles and with normal driving conditions my frame has rusted through leaving my vehicle too dangerous to drive. The vehicle is in great condition in every other aspect, and was not driven off road or misused in any way. I noticed the rear end swaying when going over bumps in the road and took it in to the local mechanic. He said i should not drive the vehicle again and it was only good for parts at…
ODI 10811529
Air Bags · Body · Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall. I was driving approx. 55 miles per hour on highway 138. I hit black ice and drove straight into a tree on the side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. I sustained injuries to my face and head, from smashing into the steering wheel.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10795238
Body · Suspension
Frame rotted out on passenger side of car, track bar for rear mount rusted off frame.
ODI 10851749
Body
Frame totally rotted away and suspension detached with 4 children in the vehicle! Thank god i stopped the vehicle and had it towed. You almost killed 6 people toyota!!!!
ODI 10788416
Body
The frame is rotting out all along the passenger side due to rust. Its starting to rust around key frame brackets. After a mechanic looked at he said this is a problem with this series 4runner.
ODI 10785257
Body
Frame rusted out date is when i was informed of the issue
ODI 11032187
Body · Steering
Severe corrosion in the structural framing (the box beam on the right side) of the car resulted in the sudden loss of a portion of the bottom flange of the box beam. The portion of the bottom flange that fell off is about 3 in. Wide by 14 in. Long. That portion of the failed flange also included the connection of the struct rod supporting the right rear wheel. The lost of the struct rod support to the structural…
ODI 10783008
Body · Steering
Driving home from work my tortion bar snapped off my chassis, come to realize a huge section of my chassis rotted away.
ODI 10779628
Body · Unknown Or Other
Car was towed to body shop and once put on lift mechanic observed socks went right through the enitire frame advising us this car is not salvageable to do a rotted frame and futhermore is a death trap for anyone to drive italso rear differential is leaking.. Car has under 130,000 miles and was maintained with all records in tact.. Apparently toyota is aware of this saftey issue and has not recalled on this make…
ODI 10775924
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated the frame was rusted on the sides of the vehicle. A mechanic diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10775399
Body
I was driving my 4runner and notice the back brakes were making noise. I also noticed a knocking noise that sounded like something was broke. While driving my car to the shop i felt like the backend was swaying. I drop my car off expecting to have some brake work done, possibly even a sway bar or something replaced. The mechanic called me the next day and informed me that they cannot even look at my car because if…
ODI 10763909
Body
The frame on my 2000 toyota 4runner is rusted out on one side of it, it was just the side, but now there is rust holes in the bottom of it as well. This is a very big issue and could end up totaling my truck if i'm not willing to spend thousands on a new frame/repair. These 4runners are known for being reliable, but also for terribly made frames, and i have run into that unfortunate case. Please actually look into…
ODI 11192315
Body · Power Train
Vehicle began to sway violently while driving on the interstate. The weld joint which joins the rear drivers side lower control arm attachment point to the frame had separated allowing to control arm to move forward an back. This in turn allowed the rear axle to turn from side to side. On inspection the frame is heavily rusted in this area and the weld has given way and is tearing apart from front to back. The joint…
ODI 10759396
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving 10 mph and making a turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the vehicle. Upon inspecting the undercarriage of the vehicle, the control arm fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000.
ODI 10760698
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 09/15/15*lj *cn
ODI 10745005
Body
THERE IS A RUST ISSUE ON THE FRAME.
ODI 10820977
Body · Unknown Or Other
4runner was in shop for muffler repair when rusted right side of frame near rear torsion bar was pointed out to me. My concern is torsion bar will brake away and cause accident.
ODI 10716822
Body
After dropping my kids off to school and exiting off the interstate at 45 miles per hour, i heard a loud pop and the truck started to fish tail until i was able to get it stopped without wrecking or ending up in the ditch. After speaking to a mechanic, he said this was a common problem with 2000 4runners and to contact toyota. The back frame on the passengers side has completely rusted thru leaving the rear axel…
ODI 10706726
Body
Took my vehicle in to get a rear seal leak fixed and the toyota dealership called me and told me that my frame was unsafe to drive because of rust and erosion and that i would have to sign a paper when i pick the vehicle that i acknowledge that i the vehicle is unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10712512