2000 Toyota 4RUNNER Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 7%of 483 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER, 7% of the 483 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2000 Toyota 4runner shakes at speeds above 60mph. It also does this while braking. It is visibly noticeable in the steering wheel, but all passengers in the car can feel the shaking and vibration. It becomes almost violent and alarming around 70mph. I have taken it to several repair shops and no one can find a solution. I have read hundreds of posts about this problem that ranges from 96-08 models.”
NHTSA complaint #10231458, filed 2008-06, 98,000 miles“Experience heavy vibration when brakes are applied especially when going down hills. I have been through 2 sets of rotors in 2 years. Dealer is of no help. I am a single mom and drive my children around in this SUV daily. This seems to be a safety issue, just wanted it out there in case anything ever happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10103987, filed 2004-12, 35,000 miles“I have less than 50,000 miles and I am on my 3rd set of rotors. The last set lasted less than a year. I don't understand why this is happening. The rotors sure look small for the size of the truck and the size of the tires. I can tell you that I have never had to replace rotors before on any of my vehicles. The dealer said it could be my wife's fault. I don't know what that means.. Please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10021444, filed 2003-06, 49,300 miles“I have 49,000 miles on Toyota 4 RUNNER and am on my 4th set of rotors. Dealer claims it is our driving habits and not the fault of the design. They are 16 brakes on 16 tires; tires are oem from goodyear.”
NHTSA complaint #10054947, filed 2004-01, 5,000 miles“On february of 2004 I just bought my Toyota 4runner. On the way home the brakes were vibrating when I would press on the brakes. So I turned around and brought it right back to the dealer. (family Toyota) they in turn fixed the problem. About a month later the same thing happened they vibrated. I took it to b&d auto friends of mine and they told me I needed to get my rotor replaced so I did. $310 in repairs. Now after being totally in love with this 4runner it is doing it again. Dec. 2005 I took it back to b&d auto and same problem needed rotors and the brakes or wearing at different angles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179070, filed 2007-01, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 43% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 | 5 | 13% |
| 2021 | 6 | 17% |
| 2020 | 5 | 15% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 9 | 25% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 14% |
| 2012 | 7 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 16% |
| 2007 | 29 | 19% |
| 2006 | 34 | 9% |
| 2005 | 32 | 8% |
| 2004 | 82 | 12% |
| 2003 | 74 | 11% |
| 2002 | 21 | 9% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 26 | 8% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 29 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 9% |
| 1993 | 8 | 16% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
| 1990 | 9 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 40% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
256 complaintsSuspension
102 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsTires
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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