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2000 Gulf Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2000 Gulf Toyota Tundra, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Gulf Toyota Tundra has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Engine and engine cooling10
Exterior lighting10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2000 Gulf Toyota Tundra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 02V-050 · Feb 11, 2002 · 8,609 vehicles

Risk. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, CAN ALSO CAUSE INOPERATIVE TRAILER LIGHTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 00V-103 · Apr 7, 2000 · 7,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, CAN ALSO CAUSE INOPERATIVE TRAILER LIGHTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Toyota.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Tundra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tundra median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tundra owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE SHAKES. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THEATROTORS NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. WITHING 5000 MILES OF THE RECALL BEING DONE, THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AGAIN WHEN BRAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 10021816 · May 29, 2003

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