2000 Toyota 4 Runner tires problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2000 Toyota 4 Runner — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Salvaged cars and cars that were involved in accidents are being passed off as clean preowned safe cars. The carfax states one thing but the mechanics are finding the lies and the attempted cover ups. Major world located at 43-40 northern blvd. Long island city ny. Showed me a beautiful carfax that…”
filed Dec 5, 2005
“The vehicle suddenly bent to the right, out of control, then hit the divider as a result of a broken axle. *bf it was found that the axle center was totally broken as a result of the tire going out. The consumer experience emotional strees as a result of the accident. *sc”
filed Feb 10, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Spare tire carrier operation. Various modlels including the 2004 landcruiser and 4 runner. *tt
PG00503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2003
Tires problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 5 | 16% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 27 | 25% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 29 | 24% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 15 | 12% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 12 | 13% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 10 | 8% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 4 | 8% |
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.