Model year
2000 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 483 complaints for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (177), SUSPENSION (95), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (59). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 483 complaints
- 2001 185 complaints
- 2002 225 complaints
- 2003 696 complaints
- 2004 678 complaints
- 2005 425 complaints
- 2006 381 complaints
- 2007 154 complaints
- 2008 96 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2010 147 complaints
- 2011 163 complaints
- 2012 96 complaints
- 2013 36 complaints
- 2014 77 complaints
- 2015 87 complaints
- 2016 80 complaints
- 2017 36 complaints
- 2018 59 complaints
- 2019 65 complaints
- 2020 33 complaints
- 2021 36 complaints
- 2022 39 complaints
- 2023 33 complaints
- 2024 9 complaints
- 2025 60 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
483 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 30, fire flag on 1, injury field 31, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 4Runner 2WD · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| 4Runner 2WD · 3.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| 4Runner 4WD · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD · 3.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| 4Runner 4WD · 3.4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Toyota 4Runner at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.