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Toyota 4RUNNER

2000–2004 only

1,805 classified complaints 2 recalls

2000–2004 Toyota 4RUNNER models have 1,805 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body and panel corrosion, typically surfacing around 140,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota 4RUNNER report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 669 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 603 complaints

Median onset: 145,830 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 65 complaints

Median onset: 132,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 57 complaints

Median onset: 92,000 miles. 31.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 52 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 1.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 43 complaints

Median onset: 93,927 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 41 complaints

Median onset: 135,160 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 29 complaints

Median onset: 182,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2000–2004 compare with other 4RUNNER years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Toyota 4RUNNER report for every year and full specs/safety data.