2000 Toyota Tundra
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,011
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 1,011 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1,011 |
| 2001 | 415 |
| 2002 | 482 |
| 2003 | 399 |
| 2004 | 465 |
| 2005 | 376 |
| 2006 | 545 |
| 2007 | 390 |
| 2008 | 327 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 134 |
| 2012 | 154 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 100 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 425 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2024 | 338 |
| 2025 | 137 |
| 2026 | 31 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
55% · 557 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and body.
Show complaint excerpts
Previously recalled rusted cross member dropped spare tire on Massachusetts 495 hitting the vehicle behind me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-18
Also filed under Suspension
When I drive my vehicle it is difficult to apply the brakes on it and I feel like if I press too hard (which might be necessary if I need to suddenly stop) that the brakes might break or fail somehow.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-18
Service brakes
32% · 328 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Suspension
10% · 106 reportsMost commonly citing front and rear.
Show complaint excerpts
Lower ball joints must be replaced under a recall. Toyota has told me to contact you to look into it for me and to ask them to recall the part in question for my vehicle. My vehicle is a 2000 Tundra.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-27
Also filed under Steering
Power train
5% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
4% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 1,011 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-02-25Exterior lighting99V347003 Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
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2001-08-27Trailer hitches01E041000 Equipment description: this recall is for trailer towing wire harness converters installed by dealers or for installation on 1999-2000 Toyota Tundra and tacoma vehicles. The connectors integrate…
Remedy: Dealers will notify the customers and install a redesigned trailer towing wire harness converter free of charge. Owner notification began August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an…
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2002-07-15Wheels02V129000 On certain 4X2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (Options WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, or DH5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, Florida or commerce, Georgia, a label…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began July 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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2009-10-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-01-26 Frame corrosion
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2010-05-03Structure09V444000 Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 Tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…
Remedy: Toyota is asking owners of the affected vehicles to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle until a remedy can be obtained. Dealers will inspect the rear cross member and related components…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 557 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 328 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 106 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V347003 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 01E041000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 02V129000 · Wheels
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V444000 · Structure
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota Tundra is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Tundra?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Tundra have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.