2000 Subaru Forester vs 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Subaru Forester | 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 379 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 73 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 145,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 255 |
| Suspension | 19 | 97 |
| Power Train | 21 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6 |
| Tires | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 275 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2000 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.