2000 Toyota 4Runner

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2000 Toyota 4Runner Overview

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Vehicle Overview
The 4Runner is the volume leader among Toyota's three sport utility vehicles, outselling the RAV4 two to one and the Land Cruiser nearly seven to one. This year's changes are limited to a handful of new standard features. All trims get the All-Weather Guard Package as standard, the base 4Runner adds a rear window wiper and defogger, and the Limited and SR5 gain daytime running lights and audio upgrades.

The 4Runner is priced higher than most rival compact SUVs, but Toyota's well-earned reputation for quality and high resale value offer some compensation.

Interior
With a wide cargo floor, a rear seat that folds flat and the spare tire tucked underneath the vehicle, the 4Runner boasts nearly 80 cubic feet of cargo space. Space for five passengers comes from a pair of front buckets and a three-place bench. Leather seats are standard on the top-shelf Limited and optional on the sporty SR5, which also is available with optional cloth sport seats.

Exterior
The four-door body style has a one-piece liftgate with a standard power window that lowers into the tailgate. An option package for the SR5 imparts a more aggressive appearance with chrome wheel arch moldings, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels and a hood scoop.

Under the Hood
Base models come with a 150-horsepower, 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine; the others use a 3.4-liter V-6 that cranks it up to 183 horsepower. All three models are available with 2WD or 4WD, and two 4 x 4 systems are offered. On the base ...
Vehicle Overview
The 4Runner is the volume leader among Toyota's three sport utility vehicles, outselling the RAV4 two to one and the Land Cruiser nearly seven to one. This year's changes are limited to a handful of new standard features. All trims get the All-Weather Guard Package as standard, the base 4Runner adds a rear window wiper and defogger, and the Limited and SR5 gain daytime running lights and audio upgrades.

The 4Runner is priced higher than most rival compact SUVs, but Toyota's well-earned reputation for quality and high resale value offer some compensation.

Interior
With a wide cargo floor, a rear seat that folds flat and the spare tire tucked underneath the vehicle, the 4Runner boasts nearly 80 cubic feet of cargo space. Space for five passengers comes from a pair of front buckets and a three-place bench. Leather seats are standard on the top-shelf Limited and optional on the sporty SR5, which also is available with optional cloth sport seats.

Exterior
The four-door body style has a one-piece liftgate with a standard power window that lowers into the tailgate. An option package for the SR5 imparts a more aggressive appearance with chrome wheel arch moldings, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels and a hood scoop.

Under the Hood
Base models come with a 150-horsepower, 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine; the others use a 3.4-liter V-6 that cranks it up to 183 horsepower. All three models are available with 2WD or 4WD, and two 4 x 4 systems are offered. On the base and SR5, it is a part-time 4WD system for use on slippery surfaces. On the pricier Limited, it is a full-time system that can be left engaged on dry pavement.
 
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(5.0)

Easiest to Maintain

by Jackhayes76 from Saint Augustine Fl on May 29, 2018

Great car. Repair costs are cheap and it rarely has any issues. Very well made. Bought mine with 289k miles and still runs perfect. Theses things are known to go near 400k miles. Great starter car, or ... Read full review

(4.0)

All in one package

by ZachAttack from Oregon on April 24, 2018

The 2000 Toyota 4Runner has been my favorite vehicle I've owned. Mid-sized SUV with 4 wheel drive when you need it. Plenty of room for passengers and storage, power, and the convenience of the sun ... Read full review

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The 2000 Toyota 4Runner currently has 2 recalls

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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The 4Runner received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker