2000 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 220 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 25 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesAug 1, 2001
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL IS FOR TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS OR FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA AND TACOMA VEHICLES. THE CONNECTORS INTEGRATE THE VEHICLE'S TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WITH THOSE EQUIPPED ON THE TRAILER, ARE DEFECTIVE. AFFECTED PART NUMBERS ARE: PT207-34000, PT207-34002, PT207-04981, AND PT214-04985. IN THE TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE CIRCUITRY UTILIZED IN THE CONVERTER WAS INADEQUATE TO PROPERLY MANAGE VEHICLE AND/OR TRAILER-SIDE VOLTAGE SPIKES. IF THE CONVERTER IS EXPOSED TO A VOLTAGE SPIKE, IT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE CONVERTER. IN THE TACOMA VEHICLES, DUE TO DEFICIENT WATERPROOFING AND IMPROPER INSTALLATION LOCATION OF THE CONVERTER, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE TAILGATE CAVITY OF THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT WILL OCCUR IF WATER ENTERS THE CONVERTER HOUSING.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITHOUT TRAILER LIGHTS, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 01E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
12 reports, newest first. Show all
Suspension, Latches/locks/linkages, Service brakes, Visibility/wiper, Aug 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234; 760-328-0871) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF ALL THE REPAIRS THAT WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Suspension, Power train, Service brakes, Jul 10, 2012
MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WILL HELP ME. I JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR FOR 7500 AND AM NOW OUT 7500. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 22, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 91000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 4, 2005
REPORT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA (2000). THE INITIAL PROBLEM AS DEFINED: AS I BEGIN A TRIP, THE BRAKES OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED. FREQUENTLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY GIVEN TIME DURING A SINGLE TRIP (USUALLY AT SPEEDS OF 5 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR), THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS AS IF IT IS SKIPPING, THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AS EXPECTED, UNTIL I PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. AT THAT POINT, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THERE ARE NO MORE PROBLEMS BRAKING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT SINGLE TRIP. AT THE TIME OF SERVICE, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS AND THAT THERE WERE TWO PARTS WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED: LEFT SIDE FRONT SPEED SENSOR AT A COST OF $255.43 ABS ACTUATOR AT A COST OF $1207 LABOR $240 SINCE THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66K MILES AND THERE WAS NO CHANCE THAT DRIVER ERROR COULD HAVE CAUSED THESE PARTS TO BE FAULTY, I REQUESTED THE DEALER ELEVATE THIS PROBLEM THE TOYOTA AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR COST COVERAGE OF REPAIRS. THIS REQUEST WAS DECLINED WITHOUT EXPLANATION. THE DEALER'S STAND WAS THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY STAND IS THAT EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS, I CAN'T BE CERTAIN OF MY STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAKES MY VEHICLE VULNERABLE TO STRIKE A ANOTHER CAR IN THE REAR. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, IT WAS EXTREMELY SCARY TO SAY THE LEAST. I WAS FORTUNATE TO NOT HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. TO RESPOND TO THE DEALERS POINT, EVEN IF MY VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, HAD THERE BEEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, PERSONAL INJURY TO MYSELF OR PASSENGERS IN THE OTHER VEHICLE COULD HAVE BEEN EMINENT. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 12, 2005
EVERYTIME I BRAKE GOING DOWNHILL OR FROM A HIGH SPEED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA SHAKES VIOLENTLY.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 3, 2004, crash
THE ABS ON MY CAR ACTIIVATED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING ROUGHLY 26 MPH CAUSING ME TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 15, 2004
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE DRIVER WOULD PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD. *AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jul 28, 2003
BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 2, 2002
WHEN BRAKING, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 42,000 MILES. AT THIS TIME THE GRINDING SOUND CAN BE HEARD AGAIN WHEN BRAKING, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AND ONLY REPLACED BRAKE PADS.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Nov 6, 2001
PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM WILL NOT STOP VEHILCE. WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION MANUAL BRAKING WORKS! WITH KEY IN THE ACC POSTION, AND VEHICLE NOT RUNNING, POWER BRAKES LOCKED IN UP POSITION AND NO BRAKING POSSIBLE!!! TURN KEY OFF, TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, AND MANUAL BRAKING STOPS VEHICLE!! POWER BRAKING APPEARS TO DISABLE MANUAL BRAKING, EVEN WITH POWER BRAKE INOPERABLE DUE TO ENGINE BEING OFF, EITHER TURNED OFF OR CONKED OUT!!
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2001
THIS VEHICAL AND I THINK MANY OTHER TOYOTA VEHICALS FALSLY SHOW A DASH LIGHT TO INDICATE A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM WHEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW BUT IT WAS BETWEEN THE MIN/MAX LEVELS INDICATED. I PRESSED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADMITTED THAT THE FLUID LEVEL HAD TO BE AT THE MAX MARK OR THE DASH LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE A BUNCH OF PEOPLE COME TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO THIS FALSE INDICATION. IN MY OPINION THE VEHICAL SHOULD NOT GIVE A FALSE INDICATION OF TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHEN THE FLUID LEVEL IS CORRECT. I THINK MANY PEOPLE ARE WASTING TIME GOING TO THE DEALER DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 30, 1999
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN AN PANIC SITUATION PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND CLAIMS THERE IS NOT PROBLEM; WILL NOT REPAIR. *AK