2000 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 483 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 171,065miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER, 1% of the 483 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 171,065 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10588693, filed 2014-05, 210,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10863646, filed 2016-05, 100,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10764652, filed 2015-09, 200,000 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478544, filed 2012-10, 142,130 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 | 6 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
256 complaintsSuspension
102 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsTires
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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