2000 Toyota 4Runner transmission problems
The 2000 Toyota 4Runner has 47 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
47
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVING IN MILD WINTER CONDITION (LIGHT WET SLUSH) ON A MAINTAINED HIGHWAY MY 4RUNNER BEGAN TO FISH TALE. WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO CORRECT THE FISH TALE NO CONTROL INPUT FROM THE DRIVE WOULD CORRECT THE SLIDING MOTION. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE TOWARD THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ON THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2000 Toyota 4Runner have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2000 Toyota 4Runner transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.