Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2000 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2000 4Runner.
Our 2000 Toyota 4runner, on a recent road trip, had the engine light come on while we were in rural kansas. Upon having it towed to the nearest Toyota dealership, we were told it had "engine sludge," and that we needed, at the least, a rebuild of our engine, and at most a new engine. The car has been well-maintained, and prior to this incident had run fine. Oil had been changed on a regular basis, and the vehicle had sufficient oil, and clean-looking oil, as it had always had.
On several occasions I have take my car to the dealer trying to get my check engine light and car stalling repaired. On two occasions my car has stalled without any warning. The first time was when I was in the middle of making a left turn and the second time was when I was making a right turn. Also the check engine light goes on and off.
Car stalls on deceleration with check engine light (red). Toyota truck was taken to the dealership twice without a permanent resolution. Upon contacting manufacturer and in turn Toyota service & repair they stated they are aware of the problem and that there is no resolution to the problem. Toyota service advised me to drive vehicle and not to completely fill gas tank, because if the gas tank is overfilled causes car to turn off. Due to gas getting into the vacuum system. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767680.