Complaints
1,333
Crashes
61
Fires
8
Injuries
55
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Toyota Tundra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1343 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:115,366 mi
Crash-related:6
#290 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:155,030 mi
Crash-related:1
#371 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Avg mileage:113,053 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Tundra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 343 | 6 | — | 115,366 mi | |
| Body Structure | 90 | 1 | — | 155,030 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 71 | — | — | 113,053 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 70 | 2 | — | 70,303 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 70 | — | 1 | 33,739 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 61 | 4 | — | 180,754 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 50 | — | — | 39,375 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 47 | — | — | 125,143 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 31 | 2 | — | 118,640 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 23 | — | — | 82,465 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 | 3 | — | 47,120 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 19 | 2 | — | 19,131 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 19 | — | — | 37,341 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | 1 | — | 268,609 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 18 | — | — | 32,086 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 4 | — | 126,357 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 12 | — | 192,800 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 13 | — | — | 48,794 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 13 | — | — | 7,125 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 13 | — | — | 123,718 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 128,318 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 12 | — | — | 59,812 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 105,087 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 12 | — | — | 117,550 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 107,591 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 147,311 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 10 | 1 | — | 163,039 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 2 | 99,667 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 140,506 mi |
Structure:Frame And Members
343
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,366
Body Structure
90
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,030
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
71
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,053
Hydraulic Brakes
70
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,303
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
70
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,739
Suspension Failures
61
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,754
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,375
Structural Problems
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,143
Steering Defects
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,640
Automatic Transmission
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,465
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,131
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,341
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
268,609
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,086
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,357
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
192,800
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,794
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,125
Suspension:Front
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,718
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,318
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,812
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,087
Suspension:Rear
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,550
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,591
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,311
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
163,039
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,667
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,506
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2000 Toyota Tundra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Toyota Tundra has 1,333 NHTSA complaints, 61 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 343 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Toyota Tundra?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (343 complaints, avg 115,366 mi); Body Structure (90 complaints, avg 155,030 mi); Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields (71 complaints, avg 113,053 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 Tundra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,578 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 Tundra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Toyota Tundra include 61 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 55 injuries, and 1 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 Tundra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Toyota Tundra shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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