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
Tl* the contact 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed, it was notified that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 220,000.
ODI 10584643
Body
This is a 13 year old suv, that despite proper maintenance and a dependable engine had to be junked due to an almost completely rusted through frame. After noticing some increased rattling under the car, my husband found not only had the muffler brackets rusted away (some pieces fell out), but it was one pothole away from separating from the swing arm. Very dangerous (accident waiting to happen) and appeared to have…
ODI 10542364
Body · Steering · Suspension
Extensive frame rust-through and failure. Left and right rear halves of frame cracked. Rear control arm brackets cracked at welds.
ODI 10764636
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed at the dealer, he was informed that the frame suffered from massive corrosion and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 133,000.
ODI 10536520
Body · Wheels
2000 toyota 4runner has major frame issues that could break at anytime and cause an accident! These frames rust out without the owners knowing. These are family vehicles that are driven for many years and toyota has had issues with other frames on different models but same year vehicles. Toyota has had numerous complaints on these frames and has never recalled these models. For the safety of my family and others…
ODI 10536858
Body
I was driving with 2 young kids and turning around at a dead end when i heard a loud noise. I looked under the car and saw nothing. The car started swaying when we drove home. I looked under again at home and saw my rear sway bar hanging down broke/rusted off from the frame. The whole frame behind were it broke was rotted right next to the gas tank. The 4runner only has 79,000 miles and has no rust on the body. I…
ODI 10538183
Body
Vehicle had no visible signs of frame rust. Drove vehicle over a small bump at 5mph & heard a sound from rear. Parked car. When driving away later noticed a sway in low speed driving. Got out and saw the rear drivers frame rail had cracked where it mounts the lower control arm. That section had to have rusted from the inside out as it is a boxed frame and there was no visible rust on the outer frame. This is a very…
ODI 10532551
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated he was performing a repair to the vehicle for an unrelated failure when he noticed that the entire passenger's side frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10532420
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear of the frame was fractured and rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.
ODI 10884738
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame exhibited excessive rust build up. The contact called the manufacturer, who stated that they would provide a remedy for the vehicle. The vehicle was no longer drivable. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10533861
Body
My 17 year old was driving our 4runner, and it began swaying all over the road. Luckily, he was only a couple miles from home, and made it back safely. The frame has rotted away from the inside out, leaving the rear axle components not properly "attached", and making the vehicle unsafe to drive any distance. The body on this vehicle is in immaculate condition, and i was looking forward to being able to drive this…
ODI 10526115
Body
I discovered that my 2000 toyota 4runner has sever interior frame rot in front of the rear trailing arm connection points, more so on the passengers side. This will become very unsafe after a while if nothing is done to address the problem. I remember toyota recalling tacomas for the same issue. Why will they not uphold toyota quality and safety and recall a vehicle that is built on basically the same frame as the…
ODI 10521220
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 132000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10543903
Body · Suspension
Frame has severe rust that has caused the frame to become weak and unsafe. Multiple holes in frame have developed. Vehicle has been washed regularly and stored indoors for years but has severe frame rot. Toyota will not repair because they say there was never any problem with the 4runner frames just the tacoma and tundra had issues. The frame on the 96-02 4runners are the same as the tacoma, only difference is the…
ODI 10514765
Body
The longitudinal frame rails are completely rusted through on all four sides of the box frame on both sides. There is also significant rust in the cross rails, particularly at the attach points to the side members. An auto body repair shop owner says that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and needs a complete frame replacement. The vehicle has been garaged its entire life and there is absolutely no rust on the body.…
ODI 10512461
Body
Went to go and have my 2000 toyota 4-runner inspected and was told it would not pass due to the frame being rusted out and was not safe to drive....called toyota and was told sorry there is nothing we can do. *tr
ODI 10510136
Body · Underbody Shields
I had an issue with the 4wd so i brought the car in the my local shop. While investigating the issue, the auto shop discovered some major frame rot towards the back right wheel that extended into the arm that holds up the back wheels. I was told that the car is unsafe to drive and there is no telling what would happen in an accident or if i simply went over a bad pot hole. I was also told by a separate auto person…
ODI 10496742
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving the truck to a body shop to fix the frame and body of the truck, as directed from toyota. Which i was told from toyota in portsmouth nh, to take it to a body shop to get it fixed. When driving the vehicle they car began to accelerate out of control, i had to pass several vehicles, the car was shaking as i had the breaks on the whole time. It was upwards of 80 miles an hour with out any control. My…
ODI 10556274
Body
Brought vehicle into dealership for general maintenance. Service tech indicated that the frame was rusted through so bad that the vehicle might not be safe to drive. Service tech was concerned even lowering it from the lift. He indicated that he has seen this issue on a fair number of other toyota vehicles that share the same frame design. I'm now left with a car that would be very drivable if it wasn't for the…
ODI 10493081
Body · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Underbody Shields
Frame rust-through - vehicle's frame has prematurely rusted through from the inside-out along passenger side in area of muffler assembly. *tr
ODI 10484022
Body · Wheels
While driving on the nys thruway in the vicinity of harriman, ny, the steering began to wander, and the vehicle felt unsafe to drive. I was able to drive a short distance to an auto repair shop, which inspected the 4runner and found extreme rust damage to the undercarriage frame such that it should not be driven again, and could only be scrapped. They observed that the right rear wheel was close to breaking off,…
ODI 10486717
Body
I hit a pot hole traveling at 25 mph and broke the frame of my 2000 4runner. I brought the car to my mechanic and he said the frame has rusted from the inside out and is non-repairable and was very dangerous to be driving. The truck is in otherwise good condition mechanically and the body has no rust. *tr
ODI 10477204
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 121,000.
ODI 10468022
Body
The frame in this particular model gen 3 4 runner has severe rust due to a substandard steel that was used for production. The tacoma's frames were voluntarily replaced by toyota . None of the 4 runners qualified even though the steel used and chassis were the same. I was made aware of this unsafe chassis by mechanics who has informed me of this horrendous condition exists with this model year and other years up…
ODI 10991390
Body · Suspension
Suspension system rusted apart causing the rear shocks to become disconnected from the frame. The vehicle also has severe rust on the frame that is characteristic of the problems other are experiencing with frame rot. There are nearly 200 complaints on here for this issue...it should be recalled and repaired. I cary my 2 year old around in this car on a daily basis. Surprised to find such a poor quality car from…
ODI 10652371