2000 Toyota 4 Runner power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had a complete failure of my automatic transmission in my 2000 4runner sr5. I was traveling at about 65 mph when I completely lost power. There were no indications of a problem with the vehicle prior to this. The motor was racing but no power was getting to the wheels. It was a sudden and total…”
filed Jul 30, 2006
“Loud noise in rear end of vehicle. Toyota dealership kept saying it was my tires. Until, I took it to another mechanic. Rear differential failure at 85,000 miles. Front & rear bearings were gaulded. "never" drove 4 runner under special conditions! Vehicle maintenance was always kept up to date…”
filed Apr 4, 2006
“The cv joint bolt and clip on my 2000 toyota 4 runner fell off causing the spindle to bend, the axle and cv joint to be destroyed. The clip couldn't be found, only the bolt. Luckily we were in a parking lot or serious consequences would have occurred. We met a mechanic who had just seen the same problem w/ another 4…”
filed Jan 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 18 | 11% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 14 | 11% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.