Complaints
273
Crashes
33
Fires
3
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#142 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:151,072 mi
Crash-related:2
#238 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:143,841 mi
Crash-related:4
#318 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Avg mileage:135,758 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 42 | 2 | — | 151,072 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 38 | 4 | — | 143,841 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 18 | — | — | 135,758 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 15 | 13 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 14 | — | — | 112,864 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | — | 128,500 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 172,574 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 175,150 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 2 | — | — | — |
Body Structure
42
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,072
Suspension Failures
38
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,841
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,758
Air Bags:Frontal
15
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,000
Structure:Frame And Members
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,864
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,500
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
172,574
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,150
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Toyota Tacoma has 273 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Toyota Tacoma?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (42 complaints, avg 151,072 mi); Suspension Failures (38 complaints, avg 143,841 mi); Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields (18 complaints, avg 135,758 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota Tacoma?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 133,451 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma include 33 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Tacoma?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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