10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
163,032 miles

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problem #4

May 132015

4Runner

  • 100,000 miles
Replaced engine with a rebuilt on, because engine bad design. Oil passages too small. No help from Toyota who designed and made the engine. Damaged occurred over time: Sludge build up, gritty sludge.

- Eagle, ID, USA

problem #3

Sep 102014

4Runner

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated while that while the vehicle being diagnosed by a mechanic for a unrelated issue, the mechanic informed that there was rust coming from the rear end of the frame. Additionally, the contact stated there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust pipe, the Cadillac converter and the passenger side frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Cambridge, MA, USA

problem #2

Apr 122014

4Runner 6-cyl

  • 210,000 miles
My 2000 4runner engine broke down on the highway, it started making a loud clanking noise and we pulled over and it died and wouldn't start again, we had to gave it towed home and the mechanic informed us after replacing the starter, alternator and battery that it needed a new engine. We have always kept up with oil changes and tune ups so this was a shook to us. We will be contacting Toyota to see what is going on with these 2000 4runners since I have read that many consumers are having the same problem.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 012007

4Runner 4-cyl

  • 142,130 miles
The contact owned a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 142,130 and the current mileage 144,133. Updated 11/27/12 the consumer stated the manufacturer was conatacted a claim was filed, but no assistance was offered. The vehicled was sold as salvage. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Several times the vehicle would not start laeving the consumer stranded. It would stall in traffic. A new clutch and safety clutch were installed, new starter also. The vehicle still would stall. The vehicle did not come with an alarm but the locks would fail as well, locking the consumer either in or out of the car. Updated 12/10/2012

- Somis, CA, USA