2000 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints

Owners have filed 1032 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Structure (530), Service Brakes (279), Hydraulic (253).

Key takeaways

  • 1032 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 45 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 40 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Structure53051%
Service Brakes27927%
Hydraulic25325%
Suspension10210%
Power Train515%
Engine And Engine Cooling505%
Steering434%
Unknown Or Other283%
Air Bags202%
Vehicle Speed Control202%
Tires202%
Seat Belts182%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2000 Toyota Tundra Extended CabNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-18

FAILED DEALERSHIP SAFETY INSPECTION.FRAME RECALL BXD.

Suspension - filed 2026-03-23

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with upper and lower ball joints failure. The contact was informed that the up...

Suspension - filed 2026-02-19

On February 19, 2026, I contacted Hendrick Toyota Apex (1210 Laura Village Rd, Apex, NC 27523) to schedule repair for two open safety recalls on my 2000 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX] ) under NHTSA Campaign #09V444, Toyota Campaigns BXD and BZD. The dealership incorrectly refused to perform either recall, stating that neith...

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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.