The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota 4Runner · 2000
2000 Toyota 4Runner. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 17 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 20 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 16 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 119,000 and 179,000 miles. Median 143,500, from 327 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 145,000 | 126,800–176,600 | 204 |
| Suspension | 165,000 | 130,000–196,300 | 77 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 126,500 | 85,300–159,000 | 35 |
| Brakes | 35,000 | 5,000–49,300 | 7 |
| Steering | 179,000 | 113,700–200,000 | 15 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 28% |
| Tires | 14% |
| Visibility | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 9% |
| Airbags | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
06E049000 May 2006 Exterior Lighting
Defect. CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy. CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E026000 Mar 2006 Exterior Lighting
Defect. CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy. PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Manufacturer communications 82
Toyota filed 82 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Front brake vibration
- Subject regarding new front brake pad kits to reduce the possibility of front brake vibration
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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