Toyota 4Runner 2000
The 2000 Toyota 4Runner came with 2 engines: 2.7 L 4-cylinder, 3.4 L 6-cylinder. It gets 16 to 19 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 2 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,540 × 1,765 × 1,760 mm (178.7 × 69.5 × 69.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,782 kg (3,929 lb) |
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
Safety
Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 4-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2.7 L 4-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG |
| 2.7 L 4-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 2.7 L 4-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 3.4 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG |
| 3.4 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 16 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 3.4 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
The hole underneath frame is rusted into and there is a bunch of wielding done to it and it's very unsafe to drive and the car lot guy keeps saying he wants it back on the road
The frame is rusted almost in half a mechanic said it's not safe to drive it will kill someone. The car lot that is selling me the car said he can fix it but it's being held together by welds and c foam. He wants me to still pay for it. I've complained about not being able to drive over 45 without swaying badly and th…
We recently looked at this vehicle at Toyota of Ann Arbor car lot. After taking the vehicle to a private Professional Certified Car Inspector we were told that that the passenger side Frame had a catastrophic Crack that ran 7' from front to back and over the forward facing Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Support making the v…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after disconnecting the battery from the vehicle, it was later discovered that the both the driver’s and passenger’s side doors and the hatch door could not be opened manually or remotely. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and …
Section of frame broke and fell to the pavement. Vehicle bouncing and went off road causing damage to front driver side bumper, turn signal light housing, headlight. Extensive Back frame rusting has made vehicle dangerous. Frame has many soft spots. Both back shocks rusted and broken. Replace shocks but frame will eve…
The frame rusted and is available for inspection. My daughter was driving our 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 which I purchased new in 2000 when she noticed the truck started to wobble when she hit small bumps. I drove it to the garage the next day which is 2 miles from my house. It was doing the same for me. My mechanic went…
Frame is rotted out. Mechanic lifted it on hoist and frame is rusted terribly and said not drivable.
The frame is rusted thru in many places that hold the rearend in the frame and along the side rails of this 4 Runner Toyota 2000, the suspionsion arm rusted and broke free from the frame.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while at a local mechanic he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Frame on passenger side (front,left) is rotted. While I was driving on the highway I almost got in an accident because the frame gave out. Now I’m out of car and I don’t want to pay but I’m going to have to thousands of dollars to get the frame fixed. That’s money I don’t have as I am a recent college student trying t…
About 1 month ago the air bag light started flashing. It is available for inspection. It had not been in an accident. We took it to a local Toyota dealer. There are some middle of the story details, but bottom line is eventually they told me it could not be fixed secondary to inability to obtain a control module. This…
I REPORTED A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE SEVERAL YEARS AGO WITH A DEFECTIVE FRAME WELD ON MY 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, WHICH CAUSED MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH. THIS CAUSED A SEVERE, UNEXPECTED SWAYING OF THE VEHICLE BACK AND FORTH AND ALMOST COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL
Questions
- What engine does the 2000 Toyota 4Runner have?
- The 2000 Toyota 4Runner came with 2 engines: 2.7 L 4-cylinder, 3.4 L 6-cylinder.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
- It gets 16 to 19 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
- Does the 2000 Toyota 4Runner have recalls?
- 2 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Exterior Lighting (2006-05-24).
- What are the common problems of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Structure.
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