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 · Power Train
My 2000 4runner is rusting out next to the rear passenger wheel well. It's always been parked in the garage. I take it for regular washes--and this still happened. I purchased my 2000 4runner brand new with an additional undercoating protection--but you would not know it by looking at the rust damage. This is the telltale spot, it seems, for 4runners rusting out. This is unacceptable toyota!!
ODI 11098854
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10452189
Body
Brought veh in for nhsi, was told that veh would not pass again due to frame perforation. The rust is coming from the inside out on passenger side inner frame rail along where the muffler is located. Spoke to toyota on many levels and was told by them that there are no frames available for purchase and that the "chucks" to build the frames with had been lost so toyota will not be making anymore. So i cannot fix this…
ODI 10587094
Body
EXSTENSIVE FRAME RUST. *TR
ODI 10496084
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine inspection when she was informed that the frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that they were unable to provide any assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 167,200.
ODI 10443698
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that there was excessive rust on the frame. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the rust and the manufacturer suggested to the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer took pictures of the rust failure and sent the pictures for the manufacturer to review. The dealer deemed the…
ODI 10449916
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame exhibited a large amount of rust. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000.
ODI 10492119
Body · Suspension
Passenger side frame rail is rusted through on the inside of the rail. *tr
ODI 10438651
Body
I am writing to report a defect in the frame of my 2000 toyota 4runner. The frame exhibits extensive rusting. The frame has holes and has separated along the bottom weld. Toyota has declared the vehicle to be unsafe to operate, yet will do nothing to compensate for or correct the problem. *tr
ODI 10430431
Body · Frame And Members
My 2000 4runner went in for pennsylvania state inspection and failed due to the frame being rusted out. As this is my only means of transportation i was forced to pay for the spot where the hole was to be cut out and welded with new metal. The whole underneath of my 4runner is rusty and i believe there are other parts of the frame that are to the point of possibly needing to be replaced. My rear differential is also…
ODI 10429299
Body
I am the owner of a 2000 toyota 4runner with a dangerous condition due to rust perforation on the rear passenger side frame rail. The rust extends 4-5 ft and has caused the right rear control arm mount to rip away from the frame. On 6/10/2011, smart motors - madison, wi informed me that there was rust perforation on the right rear frame that was found during a separate repair. They informed me that they were…
ODI 10898048
Body · Suspension
I own a 2000 toyota 4runner. I have noticed my frame near the rear suspension is so severely rotted that the frame will need to be cut and re-welded or replaced all together.there are multiple holes in the box frame of the vehicle due to the construction of the frame. Water seeps in through the frame, causing it to rust from the inside out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for routine maintenance recently and they…
ODI 10429181
Body · Frame And Members · Structure
2000 4runner limited rusting on body with 66,000 miles. Frame and underside also rusting. Live in utah, they use salt on the roads. *tr
ODI 10336030
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
Body
I have a 2000 4runner which has always been maintained. There is excessive rust underneath the carriage/frame to the point where tire tech would not try to remove the spare. The power steering wheel fluid is now leaking from the line due to the rust. Toyota has recalled 2000 tacomas and tundras for rust problems in their frames but not 4runners of same year. I have called the dealership and was told since there is…
ODI 10368852
Body
MY FRAME ROTTED FROM RUST
ODI 11089721