2000 BMW X5 vs 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 BMW X5 | 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 379 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 73 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 145,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 255 |
| Suspension | 1 | 97 |
| Power Train | 7 | 32 |
| Steering | 1 | 18 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 275 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2000 BMW X5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.