2000 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Structure (78), Suspension (53), Air Bags (25).
Key takeaways
- 222 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 78 | 35% |
| Suspension | 53 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 25 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 9% |
| Tires | 20 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 5% |
| Power Train | 11 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-05-19
My son was driving the 2000 Toyota Tacoma across very smooth transition railroad tracks at about 25 mph and the right front ball joint failed, collapsing the suspension. He lost all control and the vehicle skidded to a stop. Had he been going any faster, the vehicle could have rolled over. I have reviewed the recall...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-09
Broken frame due to rust
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-19
Vehicle will not pass safety inspection due to severe deterioration of the frame. The rest of the vehicle is still intact and operable.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.