no report yet
Frame and members: underbody shields
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE SPARE TIRE AND DIMINISHED BRAKE CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2000 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,011 owner complaints about the 2000 Toyota Tundra, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Toyota Tundra has problems
1,011 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
529Structure8 crash/fire/injury
247Service brakes, hydraulic8 crash/fire/injury
100Suspension6 crash/fire/injury
51Power train
44Engine and engine cooling
43Steering
20Vehicle speed control
19Tires
19Air bags
13720 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 529 | 8 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 247 | 8 |
| Suspension | 100 | 6 |
| Power train | 51 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 44 | 1 |
| Steering | 43 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 5 |
| Tires | 19 | 2 |
| Air bags | 19 | 18 |
| 20 other systems | 137 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2000 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
Wheels
Risk. DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
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 Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
111kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 422 structure complaints. 37% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles158under 100k miles264100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes, hydraulic
23 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $1,000 – $2,000
Structure
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,500median
Middle half: $869 – $5,000
Engine and engine cooling
8 owners mentioned a cost$800median
Middle half: $597 – $1,650
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
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
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2000 Toyota Tundra safety ratings
2000 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Toyota Tundra, and the recalls they led to.
- FRAME CORROSIONLed to recall 09V-444
In owners' words
What Tundra owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2000 toyota tundra SR5 4door 4.7 liter V8. Sunroof glass blew off on freeway at 65mph almost hit car behind me. No police report, no person injured. November 3, 2025.
Excessive frame rust that is quickly progressing despite efforts to remedy. There was a recall due to this issue but I was told a few years ago by Toyota that my VIN was not covered. All the 2000 Tundra's have this issue with the frame rust but I was told I am not in the north east and would not be…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and hauling a boat, the subframe nearby the transmission cross member detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact was able to inspect the vehicle and became aware of…
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