Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Toyota 4Runner has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 379 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 255 complaints
- Suspension 97 complaints
- Unknown or Other 56 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
Of the 379 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 379 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Toyota 4Runner has an average reliability rating due to its solid build and off-road capabilities but suffers from frequent structure and suspension-related issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | very common |
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 120,000–160,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| steering | 90,000–140,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | occasional |
| fuel system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $100–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Excessive steering play
- Unusual noise from suspension
- Rust on the body or frame
- Delayed transmission shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.