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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner.
Owner complaints (483)
Owners filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota 4Runner (30 crashes, 1 fires, 31 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 43 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 65).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 256 | |
| Suspension | 102 | |
| Unknown or other | 59 | |
| Power train | 42 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 31 | |
| Steering | 21 | |
| Tires | 16 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. 4x4 | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Toyota 4Runner version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 4Runner 2WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 4Runner 2WD 3.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 4Runner 4WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD 3.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 4Runner 4WD 3.4 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.