How many problems does the 2000 TOYOTA Tundra have?

The 2000 TOYOTA Tundra currently has 1029 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2000 TOYOTA Tundra?

The most common problems reported for the 2000 TOYOTA Tundra are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2000 TOYOTA Tundra problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2000 TOYOTA Tundra comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2000 TOYOTA Tundra Problems

STRUCTURE

421 complaints

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 covered.

Oct 15, 2025

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 severe rust on the subframe with several areas where the subframe had rusted through and had holes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Jul 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rear cross member was rusted. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair could not be performed at their location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and contacted the dealer; however, the dealer advised that the recall repair could not be performed at the dealer location. The failure mileage was approximately 327,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Aug 07, 2024

Frame of truck rusting apart Rust problem identified by independent dealer. I was told by repair shop that the frame could twist apart at any moment.

Jun 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon investigation, he became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the frame to be replaced due to corrosion. The dealer informed the contact several unknown components needed to be repaired before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

May 31, 2023

+ 416 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

208 complaints

IT HAS LONG BEEN A KNOWN FACT THAT THE OLDER TUNDRAS HAVE HAD SEVERE BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH WARPING ROTORS CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATIONS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY EITHER TOYOTA, OR THE NHTSA. WHY? EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES, I HAVE TO EITHER REPLACE OR HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED. THE TRUCK GETS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END. EVERYONE KNOWS WHY THIS HAPPENS- HEAT BUILDUP BECAUSE OF TO SMALL FRONT END BRAKES. POOR DESIGN. IT CAN BE FIXED, BUT WILL COST THE CONSUMER OVER $2500. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE, AND FIX THIS ISSUE! *TR

Apr 08, 2012

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN YOU START TO SLOW DOWN THE FRONT ENDS START TO SHAKE AND MAKE THE VEHICLE HARDER TO STOP AND CONTROL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS ACTUALLY WITH THE ROTORS, CALIPER AND DISC. ONCE THEY WERE REPLACED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN PROPERLY. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A REASON FOR THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY SAID THEY UPGRADED THE ROTORS AND THE CALIPERS TO A LARGER SIZE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 214,000. UPDATED 04/05/11*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ROTORS WERE TOO SMALL. THE ROTORS WERE WARPED WHICH CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT TIRES WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 05/23/11

Feb 15, 2011

GUIDANCE IS NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO RECEIVE HELP FROM TOYOTA WITH HONORING THEIR RECALLS FOR MANUFACTURER DEFECTS AND OMISSIONS ON MY 200 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MARYLAND AND IS NOW IN SPAIN. YET, IT WAS PURCHASED AFTER THE RECALLS WERE INITIATED AND TOYOTA NEVER ADVISED ME OF THE THEN AND CURRENT PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. MY PURCHASE WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN MADE HAD I KNOWN OF THESE DEFECTS AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. *TR

Jan 04, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. HE WAS ABLE TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST, DESTROYING THE BRAKE LINES. THERE WAS RUST AND CORROSION COVERING THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND STATED HE WOULD NOT DRIVE DUE TO A POSSIBLE SAFETY RISK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 155,000.

May 21, 2010

HI - IN 2001 I PURCHASED A 2000 TUNDRA AND HAD MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES SOME TIME LATER. AFTER SEVERAL CONTACTS WITH TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICES I WAS TOLD I WAS OUT OF LUCK. THE ROTORS WOULD WARP AND IN 2003 TOYOTA INCREASED THE CALIPER/PAD SIZE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A TSB RELEASED TO FIX THE OLDER TRUCKS BUT NOTHING WAS DONE TO FIX THE PRE 03 TRUCKS. AT ONE POINT SEVERAL YEARS AFTER THE TRUCKS HIT THE ROAD, TOYOTA SAID IF YOUR TRUCK HAD UNDER 30K MILES THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, BY THEN ALL TRUCKS HAD MORE MILES THAN 30K AT AVERAGE YEARLY MILEAGE RATES. I BELIEVE PEOPLE LIVES WERE AT RISK, AND TOYOTA FAILED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM FOR FINANCIAL REASONS. I REPAIRED MY TRUCK MYSELF AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE ATTACHED FILE, AND SHARED THE ECONOMICAL FIX WITH MANY WEB USERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND FRUSTRATION WITH TOYOTA. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TOYOTA ADMIT THEY SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THE BRAKES, AND REPAIR OR REIMBURSE OWNERS. I THINK MY TOYOTA TRUCK IS A VERY GOOD TRUCK BUT WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THEIR HANDLING OF MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. THIS IS THE LINK TO HOW I HELPED OTHERS SINCE TOYOTA WOULDN'T STEP UP TO THE PLATE HTTP://WWW.TUNDRASOLUTIONS.COM/FORUMS/1GEN-TUNDRA/93481-JUST-DID-TSB-TUNDRA-BRAKES-MYSELF/ THE FOLLOWING LINK IS A GOOD EXAMPLE: HTTP://WWW.TUNDRASOLUTIONS.COM/FORUMS/1GEN-TUNDRA/182418-2000-TUNDRA-BRAKES/ HTTP://WWW.TUNDRASOLUTIONS.COM/FORUMS/ATTACHMENTS/BRAKES/26027D1195738013-HOW-TO-EARLY-TUNDRA-BRAKE-UPGRADE-CALIPER-UPGRADE-FOR-EARLY-TUNDRAS.PDF I THINK IT IS PATHETIC THAT TOYOTA COULD NOT FIX A FEW TRUCKS, AND NOW BOAST ON COMMERCIALS THEY HAVE THE BEST BRAKES. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE APPRECIATED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 20, 2010

+ 203 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

38 complaints

I HAVE A 2000 TUNDRA ACCESS CAB TRUCK WITH 62,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I HAD IT DIAGNOSED. THE FRONT O2 SENSOR BEFORE THE CAT HAS FAILED. I WROTE TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 7 YRS OR 90,000 MILES. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS ALSO UP TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO DECIDE IF THE FAULT WOULD BE COVERED. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A RELATIVE, WHO IS NOW DECEASED, AND DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RECALL INFO. I WROTE TO TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME TO TALK TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHP. I TALKED TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO WRITE OR CALL THE TOYOTA EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT, OR WHAT EVER IT IS. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE GETTING RIPPED OFF FOR A DEFECT IN FACTORY PROVIDED PARTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. I DEFINATELY THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY TOYOTA. I FOR ONE CAN NOT AFFORD TO OWN A VEHICLE THAT IS GOING TO COST $200.00 TO $800.00 EVERY 6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE FACT THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS TO BE SMOGGED EVERY 2 YEARS.

Mar 26, 2010

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE CRACKED AND LEAK EXHAUST GASES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED. BECAUSE OF COST, LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 31, 2009

3 PAIRS OF CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS IN LESS THAN 100K MILES. HAD I BEEN MORE VIGILANT ABOUT REPAIRING THEM AS SOON AS THEY OCCURRED, IT LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN ANOTHER COUPLE OF PAIRS. DEALER REPLACED THEM UP TO 100K, AND ALTHOUGH I PRESSED THEM FOR A SOLUTION, THEY WOULD NOT HONOR PROBLEM AFTER 100K MILES. *TR

Jun 16, 2008

MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED V8...O2 SENSORS NEED REPLACED (ALL 4 OF THEM)...THIS IS AN APPARENT PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE A FACTORY RECALL ITEM. THIS IS A $850 DOLLAR JOB...RIDICULOUS! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CODES OUT AS OXYGEN SENSORS. *TR

Jun 16, 2008

CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, HAVE HEARD THE NOISE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE BUT GOES AWAY WHEN THE TRUCK WARMS UP. *TR

Jun 11, 2008

+ 33 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

34 complaints

I pulled out of my bank's parking lot driveway making a right turn and the lower left ball joint failed and broke off causing the left front wheel assembly to collapse. The truck slid to a stop and blocked both the driveway and roadway. Police arrived shortly afterwards and made a report. Truck was not able to move on it's own and had to be towed to a repair shop. Broken ball joint inspected and then replaced by my mechanic. Further damage occurred to the left front fender and drivers door from the wheel assembly slamming into the fender. Front fender damage caused the drivers door to jamb shut. The damaged fender had to be pried back to release the door so it could open. (fender and door not repaired) Fortunately I was alone and not injured if I had been driving at highway speeds I would have received serious injuries/death and possibly loosing control of vehicle causing possible injuries/death to others. No warning lights/messages were visible before or during the incident and the only symptom I observed was a slight creaking noise right before it happened.

Mar 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that the front wheels would frequently turn to the opposite direction of what was intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the upper ball joints had failed and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic replaced the upper ball joints with the same model; however, the failure reoccurred after the vehicle had been driven for less than 20,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the upper ball joints with the same model part; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would only replace the ball joints with the original OEM ball joints. The vehicle was taken to an auto builder who assisted the contact in replacing the control arms, upper and lower ball joints, and retro shocks with a different model. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E002000 (Suspension) because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Jan 28, 2022

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME ON LAST VISIT TO SHOP, W/ MY 2000 TUNDRA, THAT THE FRAME WAS SERIOUSLY RUSTED. BUT, I DIDN'T REALIZE HOW SERIOUS IT WAS UNTIL...DUE TO BLACK ICE....MY TRUCK ENDED UP IN THE DITCH (12/4) AND HAD TO HAVE A THE LOCAL TOWING COMPANY TOW IT HOME. JEFF HILL, THE OWNER-WHO ALSO RUNS A BODY SHOP-INFORMED ME, AFTER LOOKING AT UNDERSIDE OF MY TRUCK....NOT TO DRIVE IT AND THAT DUE TO DAMAGE OF FRAME----RUSTED OUT----HE ADVISED THAT I NOT PUT ANY MORE $$$ INTO IT. AFTER GETTING IT HOME WE LOOKED UP UNDER TRUCK AND COULD VISIBLY SEE HOW SERIOUSLY RUSTED IT WAS. AND, DUE TO THE RUST, THE IMPACT OF MY ACCIDENT ACTUALLY BROKE THE FRAME....SO NOW IT IS COMPLETELY UNDRIVABLE AND BASICALLY TOTALED. I HAD A MAN, DON YATES, WHO OWNS/OPERATES A LOCAL WELDING SHOP, STOP BY AND INSPECT IT. HE GAVE ME A QUOTE OF AT LEAST $1400 TO HAVE FRAME REPAIRED. MY INTENTION WAS TO REPLACE THE BROKEN WINDOW AND MIRROR-DAMAGE FROM HITTING THE DITCH-AND KEEP ON DRIVING IT TILL SHE WOULDN'T GO ANYMORE. THE MOTOR AND TRANEY ARE STILL GOOD...ALTHOUGH THEY DO HAVE A LOT OF MILES ON THEM. THE POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT STATES OVER $1,500 WORTH OF DAMAGE AND I HAVE TAKEN PICS OF THE RUST. I HAD JUST PURCHASED NEW TIRES FOR IT...THEY ARE STILL SITTING AT TIRE SHOP WAITING ON ME. I AM WONDERING IF I CAN STILL GET IN ON THE CLASS ACTION SUIT OR IF THERE IS ANY WAY OF GETTING ANY HELP W MY PROBLEM??? PLEASE. ANY RECOURSE?? DUE TO MY TRUCK FRAME BEING BROKEN... I WAS FORCED TO TRADE IN MY CAR TO ENABLE ME TO BUY ANOTHER TRUCK-TOYOTA OF COURSE. SO, NOW MY PAYMENTS ARE ALMOST DOUBLE WHAT I HAD ON CAR. WHICH..I COULD NOT AFFORD, BUT, I WORK OUT IN THE BOONIES AND MUST HAVE A TRUCK TO GET THERE. I HAVE PICS ON MY PHONE BUT AM UNABLE TO GET THEM UPLOADED TO MY COMP. I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO GET THIS FIGURED OUT SOON. MAY I SEND THEM LATER??? TU KINDLY, (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Dec 13, 2018

Crash: 1

BALL JOINT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME IT HAS BROKE. REPLACED IT EVERY TIME. ONCE TURNING IN A BUSINESS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, DAMAGING VEHICLE, ONCE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, AND ONCE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT.

Feb 07, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-331-4331 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. CASE NUMBER: 1709200106 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 247,000.

Sep 20, 2017

+ 29 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

28 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ALSO ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED IN HIS HAND. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD NOT FULLY SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THE SHIFTER WAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY TWO COMPONENTS THAT WOULD NEED REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RECALL THE NAME OF THE COMPONENTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Nov 15, 2010

AT 78,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING A NOISE AND VIBRATION THAT UPON FIRST IMPRESSION SOUNDED AND FELT LIKE RUNNING INTO A POTHOLE. THE TRUCK WOULD ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO GO INTO REVERSE GEAR. AFTER DROPPING THE TRANSMISSION PAN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PAN HAD SEVERAL CLUMPS OF METAL SHAVINGS AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS AN EGREGIOUS MECHANICAL FAILURE ON A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILEAGE AND WELL MAINTAINED. *TR

Sep 13, 2009

VEHICLE WOULD STUTTER OR JERK OCCASIONALLY OVER A THREE WEEK PERIOD OF TIME/APPROX 500 MILES OF DRIVING. WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE. TORQUE CONVERTER WAS LOCKED UP REQUIRING A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR

May 19, 2009

THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AND FELT LIKE THE TIRE HIT A SMALL POTHOLE IN THE ROAD WHEN SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE. THIS STARTED AROUND 80,000 MILES. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AND THE TRANSMISSION PAN DROPPED. THE PAN MAGNETS HAD MOSTLY SMALL METAL SHAVINGS BUT ALSO A FEW LARGER PIECES AROUND 1/4" LONG. NOW AT 85,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A VERY LOUD THUD NOISE AND SHAKES THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY EVERY TIME IT SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE. I AM FORCED TO KEEP THE TRUCK IN 3RD GEAR UNTIL I REACH THE FREEWAY AND THEN MUST PRESS THE O/D SWITCH TO SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR/OVERDRIVE. MY MECHANIC WILL BE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION NEXT WEEK AS HE HAS BEEN ON VACATION. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED AT ONLY 85,000 MILES! I AM A CAREFUL DRIVER AND CONSCIENTIOUS ABOUT MAINTENANCE. *TR

Feb 26, 2009

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA 2WD 4.7L V8 AUTOMATIC SR5 EXTENDED CAB 1. TRANSMISSION NOISE AND TRANSMISSION "BUMP" WHEN STARTING OUT FROM STOP. IT OCCURRED FROM APPROX 10,000MI (CURRENTLY 93,000 MI) 2. EVENTUAL COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE GEAR AND TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, LEADING TO SKID AND NEAR CRASH. 3. TOYOTA SERVICE PACKED GREASE IN U JOINT. ONLY SOFTENS BUMP AND NOISE FOR 100MI THEN BACK TO SAME PROBLEMS. REPAIR ESTIMATED AT $5000.00+. *TR

Sep 22, 2008

+ 23 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

27 complaints

This complaint is to document severe frame damage due to corrosion my 2000 Toyota Tundra. The rusted frames of the 2000-2003 Tundra’s are a well-documented problem that the Toyota Corporation has tried, unsuccessfully, to remedy in the past but continues to be a safety hazard to passengers and other innocent people when the frame finally fails. Some owners have been fortunate enough to have their frame replaced while others, like myself, have been told there is nothing available to remedy the problem. As seen in the attached pictures, I have significant corrosion along the frame walls where two pieces of steel were sandwiched together to reinforce the frame from where the gas tank is located to the rise where the bed attaches. These areas are crucial as the cross members of the frame attach to one another to form a solid body. Failure of this area would cause the truck cab to separate from the bed in the event of a crash, or even a deep pothole. It would also likely drop the gas tank out of the frame and impact the pavement with disastrous consequences for anyone around. I have reached out to my local Toyota dealer who stated “your vehicle is part of a class-action lawsuit and we cannot do anything without the Toyota Corporation’s approval.” They gave me the phone number of Toyota Customer Relations who kept repeating to me that “the truck is out of warranty and are no recalls available for my VIN number”. I have researched my VIN [XXX] ) and it does indeed appear to be included in a frame replacement program. When pressed about the inclusion of my truck in the program, they once again reference the warranty expiration and VIN exclusion. There were an estimated 110,000 trucks impacted by the faulty metallurgy process of the frames and Toyota was awarded a settlement from the Dana Corporation that manufactured the frames but not all owners have been recipients of the award. Please advise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 30, 2025

Frame of the vehicle is starting to rust, clear coat paint is wearing off and is starting to chip with small spots of rust on the roof and hood, lower ball joint failure due to corrosion and degraded components. Unknown why the lower ball joint failed. Vehicle is not in the rust belt but definitely experiences corrosion and suspension issues.

Jun 05, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, RUST WAS NOTICED ON THE FRAME, CROSS MEMBER, AND THE FUEL STRAPS, WHICH WERE EXTENDING TO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE COMPONENTS COULD FRACTURE. THE DEALER (CUMBERLAND TOYOTA, 1540 INTERSTATE DR, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501, (931) 520-4149) INDICATED THAT THE STATUTE EXPIRED TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REMEDY AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 03, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. AFTER THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE, IT MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE O2 SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, STATED THAT THE U-BOLT DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,604.

Dec 06, 2016

I WAS RECENTLY DOING SOME ROUTINE REPAIRS ON MY 2000 TUNDRA AND NOTICED THE LEFT REAR FRAME RAIL & SPARE TIRE CROSSOVER HAS VERY SEVERE RUST DAMAGE. ON 9/21/2011 THIS 2000 TUNDRA WAS INSPECTED FOR FRAME RUST BY A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I ASKED THE TECH WHAT WAS THE METHOD FOR INSPECTION, HE REPLIED THEY WOULD HIT THE FRAME WITH A HAMMER IN THREE TO FOUR AREAS, IF THEY WERE UNABLE TO PUNCH A HOLE IN THE FRAME IT PASSED INSPECTION. THE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT REMOVED TO INSPECT THE SPARE TIRE CROSSOVER. THE LEFT REAR FRAME AREA (WHERE THE WORST DAMAGE IS ON MY FRAME) IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HIT WITH A HAMMER WITH THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE. TOYOTA & THE DEALERSHIP IS DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS MATTER. I BELIEVE THAT IF THIS FRAME WAS IN GOOD SHAPE IN 2011 IT SHOULD STILL BE ROAD WORTHY TODAY (IT IS NOT) I KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY TUNDRA OWNER THAT IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS, THEY KNEW THAT THESE FRAMES WERE GOING TO CONTINUE TO FAIL, I NOW HAVE A TRUCK WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE BODY PERFECT INTERIOR AND A WELL MAINTAINED DRIVE TRAIN THAT IS BASICALLY WORTHLESS. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO REPLACE THESE FRAMES WHEN THEY DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM. WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM INJURY OR WORSE DEATH? I HAVE BEEN DRIVING TOYOTA'S SINCE 1984, THIS IS FIRST TIME THE FRAME FAILED BEFORE THE REST OF THE VEHICLE. AND NOW I HEAR THE ARE HAVING FRAME RUST PROBLEMS WITH LATER MODEL TUNDRA'S & TACOMA'S. *TR

Dec 04, 2016

+ 22 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

17 complaints

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 12/24 AND 12/27 IN MEDIUM TRAFFIC. LOST GAS PEDAL. ENGINE STILL IDLING BUT PEDAL WOULDN'T WORK. TURNED CAR OFF THEN BACK ON PEDAL WAS BACK.

Dec 27, 2020

DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ENGINE LOSSES POWER LIKE FUEL IS CUT OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO RESPONSE UNTIL 3/4 DOWN . VERY DANGEROUS AS I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND COULD NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. CLEARED CODE & HAPPENED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, THIS TIME AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP. VEHICLE STALLED & WOULD NOT RESTART - SAME CODE - P1121

Nov 17, 2017

DRIVER #1 WAS TRAVELING NE AND ROUNDING A BEND. ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WAS DRIVING IN CENTER OF ROAD. DRIVER #1 VEERED VEHICLE FURTHER NE TO AVOID A COLLISION. DRIVER #1 LOST TRACTION AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT. THE FRONT END OF DRIVER #1 VEHICLE HIT SNOW BANK AND BOULDER. VEHICLE THEN BECAME STUCK IN A DITCH. DRIVER #1 ATTEMPTED TO ROCK VEHICLE OUT OF DITCH WITHOUT SUCCESS. DRIVER #1 THEN PUT VEHICLE INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. THE FRONT WHEELS OBTAINED TRACTION. THE ENGINE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO THRUST BACKWARDS ACROSS ROAD AND DOWN A 23-25 FOOT EMBANKMENT. DRIVER #1 ATTEMPTED BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE LANDED IN A CANYON ON SOME TREES AND ROCKS SEVERELY DAMAGING THE VEHICLE. DRIVER #1 WAS SEVERELY INJURED IN ACCIDENT WITH HYPOTHERMIA AND A C2 FRACTURED VERTEBRA. *TR

Feb 04, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCLERATED WHILE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THERE WOULD NOT BE AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

May 02, 2012

1. DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DOWN A FREEWAY (AROUND 60-70 MPH) 2. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES ALL POWER AND JUST IDLES, AT THIS POINT SPEED REDUCES BY ITSELF DOWN TO ABOUT 5-10 MPH. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING. AT THIS POINT, I AM FORCED TO THE SHOULDER AS TO AVOID OTHER VEHICLES. 3. ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA AS A POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 05, 2011

+ 12 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

14 complaints

DRIVER SEAT BELT UNLATCHES ON IT'S OWN, RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 18, 2019

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT TENSIONERS HAVE FAILED AND DO NOT RETRACT THE SEATBELTS. DEALER SAID IS NOT A RECALL ITEM. HAVE WASHED CLEAN BOTH BELTS TO ONLY MINOR EFFECT. HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE FOR TOYOTA AND THE NHTSA?

Apr 23, 2019

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND MUST BE MANUALLY RETRACTED. AT TIMES SEAT BELT JAMS AND IS DIFFICULT TO REPLACE,

Aug 01, 2018

TENSIONER EXTREMELY SLOW TO RETRACT ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR FIVE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE. CONTACTED 1-800 TOYOTA NUMBER AND TOLD IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE ALTHOUGH I HAD HAD IT FIXED TWO TIMES UNDER WARRANTY AND TO GET THE DEALER TO FIX IT ALTHOUGH IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE. WHY IS THIS NOT A VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE LIKE ON MY 2007 PRIUS. WHY HASN'T THE VERY KNOWN TOYOTA SEAT BELT TENSIONER ISSUE ON ALL TOYOTA, ALEXIS, SCION VEHICLES BETWEEN 2000 AND NOW BEEN RECALLED. I DON'T LIKE TAKING MY LIFE IN MY HANDS EVERY TIME I DRIVE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

Nov 10, 2016

SEAT BELT TENSIONERS, ONGOING PROBLEM. ADDRESSED AS SERVICE COMPLAINTS AT 25, 797, 26,266, 40,366, 49,331MILES ON RESORD AND 65K, 80K, 100K AND 125K NOT RECORDED. NOW TOYOTA WONT HONOR THE FACT THAT THESE HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE YET AGAIN. CALLED THEIR 800 NUMBER AND WAS TOLD 80K WAS THE WARRANTY PERIOD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY RELATED ISSUE...

Oct 27, 2015

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STEERING,STRUCTURE

14 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED BUT THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING HOUSING SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. UPDATED 7/14/15*CN UPDATED 10/16/217*CN

May 13, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FRAME AND TIRES FELT AT IF THEY WERE NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS CORRODED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.

Jan 08, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDER BODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DISASSEMBLED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE AND INSTALLED A NEW CHASSIS, PER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS HE COULD NO LONGER TOW HIS TRAILER. IN ADDITION, THE EVAP SYSTEM AND THE RACK IN PINION WARNING CODES WERE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT CAUSE ANY OF THE NEW ISSUES WITH THE CODES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT WHATEVER THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD STAND BY THEIR DECISION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. *TR

Dec 26, 2012

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE RUST *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE PASSED THE INSPECTION RUST RECALL. HOWEVER, ONE OF THE STRAPS THAT HELD THE GAS TANK RUSTED THROUGH AND FAILED AFTER THE INSPECTION. ALSO, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAT $800 FOR A NEW STEERING RACK. *JB

Nov 24, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS EXTREMELY LOW AND REFILLED THE FLUID. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL AND BELIEVED THE RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE HE HAD EXPERIENCED IN THE VEHICLE, STATING THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE POSSIBLY WAS AFFECTED BY A DEFECTIVE FRAME (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V444000: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY AT THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED FRAME FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 146,000.

Jul 14, 2010

+ 9 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

13 complaints

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATED THAT DURING AN AUTO ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE CRASH, HE HAD TO HAVE EXTENSIVE DECOMPRESSION SURGERY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BROKE HIS BACK AND BADLY DAMAGED HIS NECK. THE CONSUMER WAS PERMANENTLY DISABLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.

Oct 14, 2021

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

HEAD TO HEAD COLLISION. BOTH VEHICLES ON U.S. HIGHWAY RT. 40. IN BREAK POSITION, MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. OTHER VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION APPROACHING FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE LEFT INOPERABLE.

Dec 22, 2020

Crash: 1

TAKATA RECALL. 2000 MODEL YEAR APPEARS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, YET THE BREADTH OF THE INSTANCES OF FAILURE TO INFLATE PROPERLY APPEARS EXTENSIVE FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 23, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DEER AND THEN AN EMBANKMENT. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BROKEN BONES TO THE NOSE, CHEEK, AND BODY BRUISES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.

Mar 04, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

TAKATA RECALL , AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT HARD IMPACT AT 40 MPH.

Feb 27, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 8 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

12 complaints

Badly rusted frame. Possibly eligible for recall (Toyota BXD, NHTSA #09V444). Mechanic noticed it and deemed it unsafe to drive. He contacted local dealer who declined to fix it. I contacted Toyota support and was told recall was expired. Need to know if I have any recourse.

Aug 21, 2023

Discovered that Toyota tundra and other models possible use of defective product of airbag srs system, basis of preceding years and following years of producing models and other plants supply house. I am seeking replacement parts for airbags components and sensors and clockspring and repairs. Only had two warrant issues up to this date. Trailer towing package and high altitude air flow/ throttle position sensor. Resolve by manufacturer and dealership. Current affairs of airbag recall list and the accident reports of12/10/2009-2010 show no airbag deployment and were a serious relationship with the owners and the people affected. Research shows takata reviews for further information and details of the products and services for repairs. I have a 2000-2001 tundra and are looking at the possibility of "dummy airbags components" been installed and not working. Further, timing going out on double coil type ignition (original). jumpers to the next firing order coil. I have had to interim operation a single coil, primary, with jumper wire. Thank you very much. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Feb 10, 2022

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

Took the truck to have it checked over and inspection sticker, so I could put it on the road.inspecter said the frame is not safe, he would not put a sticker on it do to the frame. He also said that year was recalled.

Jul 04, 2021

TRUCK WAS BROUGHT IN FOR FRAME RECALL, HAD SOME RUST CORROSION PUT ON IT. WAS A BAND AID ON THE PROBLEM FRAME IS RUSTED BADLY AS WELL AS SUSPENSION PARTS.

Oct 21, 2019

MY 2000 TOYOTA 4X4 FRAME HAS RUST HOLES IN IT. IT WAS SPRAY COATED IN 2011 BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE RUST. TOYOTA CO. TOLD ME THE RECALL WAS CLOSED IN 2012. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 2013. MY DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AND WOULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE TOYOTA CO. SAID IT WAS NO LONGER COVERED. I HAVE PHOTOS TO SHOW THE HOLES.

Jun 24, 2018

+ 7 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE

9 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, WHICH SPREAD TO THE BRAKE LINE PROPORTIONAL VALVE. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; THEREFORE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1904080954. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Apr 08, 2019

1. NORMAL EVERYDAY USE. NEVER PLOWED. NEVER TOWED. NO HITCH. 2. LOST MY BRAKES GOING DOWN HILL ON A BACK ROAD. LUCKY! 3. GOT TOWED TO MECHANIC. BRAKE REGULATOR FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION NEAR THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT. REPLACED PART ALONG W/ ALL NEW BRAKE LINES DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALONG THE FRAME. WAS ADVISED TO HAVE TOYOTA INSPECT THE FRAME DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAVY CORROSION. CALLED TOYOTA CORP AND GOT A CLAIM # TO HAVE THE FRAME INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THE ONLY PART OF THE FRAME TO BE LOOKED AT WAS THE "REAR CROSS MEMBER' DROPPED OF THE TRUCK. CALLED TO SEE IF IT WAS READY. WAS TOLD BUY THE DEALERSHIP "YOU ARE ALL SET. THE REAR CROSS MEMBER WAS FINE AND THE TRUCK WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. I ASKED IF THEY LOOKED AT THE FRAME UNDER THE TRANSMISSION. THEY STATED THEY DID AND NOTED THERE WAS HEAVY RUST AND CORROSION. I ASKED IF ANY HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE FRAME DURING THE INSPECTION. THEY STATED THE NOTICED PERFORATION ON SOME AREAS OF THE FRAME. I THEN ASKED THEM IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THERE WAS A SILENT PAUSE AND THEN "LET ME CALL YOU BACK" THEY CALLED BACK AND STATED IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND WERE NOT FIXING ANYTHING. I CALLED CORPORATE AND ASKED THEM IF I WAS ABLE TO HAVE ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. I WAS TOLD NO. I HAD TO GO TAKE MY UNSAFE TRUCK BACK. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED FOR ANY FOLLOW UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP OR THE CORP OFFICE. THE FRAME HAS HOLES IN IT. IT HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD. IT HAS NEVER HAD A HITCH ATTACHED TO IT. IT HAS NEVER HAD A PLOW ATTACHED TO IT. THIS TRUCK IS NINE YEARS OLD HAS A GREAT ENGINE THAT HAS HAD ALL THE PROPER MAINTENANCE DONE AS SCHEDULED. THE BODY IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THERE ARE SEVERAL CLASS ACTION SUITS AGAINST TOYOTA FOR THIS MALFUNCTION AND LACK OF RESPONSE. I WILL BE DOING THE SAME. HOW CAN A DEALERSHIP ADVISE YOU TO COME GET YOUR TRUCK AND 5 MINS LATER TELL YOU IT IS UNSAFE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HAD I NOT ASKED THE PROPER QUESTIONS. MY DUE DILIGENCE. *TR

Apr 28, 2010

BRAKE FAILURE ON 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF FRAME, CROSS MEMBER AND PROPORTIONING VALVE MOUNT. LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY WHEN EXITING I89 SOUTHBOUND EXIT 18 IN GEORGIA, VERMONT. NARROWLY AVOIDED A VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME AND ANOTHER ONCOMING VEHICLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF I89 AND US ROUTE 7. I REPORTED THIS EVENT TO TOYOTA THAT SAME MORNING AND WAS ISSUED A CASE NUMBER. ADVISED TO CONTACT LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR IMMEDIATE INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED CONDITIONS LISTED AT BEGINNING OF THIS STATEMENT AND SIGNIFICANT FLAKING/LOSS OF METAL ON MAIN RAILS OF FRAME. TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT TRUCK COULD NOT BE REPAIRED WITHOUT INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY TOYOTA REGIONAL REP. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY (BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PRECEDING FRIDAY), LOCAL DEALER PROVIDED ME WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE AND ADVISED ME THAT THE END DECISION ON MY VEHICLE WAS TO REPLACE THE CROSS MEMBER AND PROPORTIONING VALVE. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY REGIONAL REP. AND SERVICE MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH AN ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE FOR THE WORK DUE TO LACK OF A PART NUMBER FOR THE CROSS MEMBER. I LEARNED OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM BY TOYOTA AND OTHERS WHEN RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET. ALSO LEARNED THAT RECALL NOTICES WERE TO BE MAILED NLT END OF JANUARY 2010 (TOYOTA STATEMENT). TOYOTA REP ADMITTED THIS WAS NOT DONE AND RECALL LETTERS HAVE STILL NOT GONE OUT TO OWNERS. *TR

Mar 08, 2010

BASED ON NEWS ARTICLES IN DECEMBER 2009 REGARDING SEVERE RUSTING AND DETERIORATION OF THE SUPPORT FRAMES OF 2000 AND 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA PICK-UP TRUCK I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MOTOR WORLD TOYOTA IN WILKES-BARRE, PA IN JANUARY 2010. THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND DID, IN FACT FIND SIGNIFICANT RUSTING ON THE FRAME, CROSS MEMBERS AND ATTACHMENT POINTS. I WAS TOLD THAT MY EMERGENCY BRAKES MECHANISM WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $150.00 TO REPAIR THE BRAKE. AS I WAS EXPECTING TO BE NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA THAT A RE-CALL WAS TAKING PLACE AND ELECTED TO DELAY THE REPAIR TO SEE IF IT WOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL OF THE RUSTED FRAMES. AS OF TODAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2010 I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING REGARDING A RE-CALL OF 2000-2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA PICK-UP TRUCKS. AS THERE HAVE BEEN VERIFIED INCIDENTS OF FRAME CROSS MEMBERS HOLDING THE SPARE TIRES FAILING AND DROPPING THE TIRE ON THE ROAD AND OTHER MECHANICAL FAILURES DUE TO THE EXTREME RUSTING CAUSED BY SUB-STANDARD STEEL USED IN THE FRAMES, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE DOT AND NHTSA IMMEDIATELY REQUIRE A COMPREHENSIVE RE-CALL OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Feb 23, 2010

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA 102,000 MI. WELL MAINTAINED WAS TAKEN FOR YEARLY PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO THE BRAKE LINES, FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS ARE RUSTED THROUGH. MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REAR BRAKE LINES ON THE DRIVERS REAR SIDE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Nov 06, 2009

+ 4 more complaints for this component

STEERING

9 complaints

TRUCK IS VERY HARD TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS AND DOESN'T CORRECT WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN. STEERING WANTS TO FREEZE UP WHEN MAKING A U TURN. I'VE HEARD THAT THE BALL JOINTS CAN SNAP AND SEND THE TRUCK CAREENING OUT OF CONTROL. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK SPECIFICALLY TO HAVE SOMETHING SAFE FOR TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES AND CANNOT HAVE A MALFUNCTION LIKE THIS HAPPEN. *TR

Mar 22, 2015

ON SATURDAY, 11/1, I STARTED MY TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY, DROVE FORWARD, AND TRIED TO TURN ONTO THE ROAD, BUT I COULDN'T TURN. I BACKED THE TRUCK INTO MY DRIVEWAY AGAIN. I LOOKED IN THE TRUCK'S MANUAL, BOUGHT THE DEXRON FLUID THAT IT RECOMMENDED, AND PUT IT IN THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR, BUT THE TRUCK GROANED WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT. THE NEXT DAY, I PUT MORE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR, BUT I COULD NOT TURN IT. WHEN I CALLED THE MECHANIC ON MONDAY, HE SAID TO HAVE IT TOWED IN. BEFORE IT WAS TOWED, I PUT MORE FLUID IN IT. IT LEAKED ALL OVER THE BED OF THE TRUCK THAT HAULED IT TO THE MECHANIC. AFTER IT WAS AT THE MECHANIC'S SHOP, HE SAID THAT BOTH POWER STEERING LINES WERE BROKEN. HE SAID IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE TUNDRA. I WAS GRATEFUL THAT THEY DIDN'T BREAK WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A WRECK. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT KNOWN PROBLEMS OUGHT TO BE SUBJECT TO RECALL AND PAID FOR BY TOYOTA. THEY SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TO THE OWNER TO FIND OUT BY ACCIDENT.

Nov 10, 2014

STEERING RACK RUSTED, NO POWER STEERING. *JS

Apr 19, 2012

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT CONNECTING RODS WHICH CONNECT THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRONT TORSION BAR ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 HAVE BROKEN OFF WHERE THE ROD EXTENDS THROUGH THE TORSION BAR. THIS VEHICLE IS USED PRIMARILY FOR HIGHWAY DRIVING AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED OR DRIVEN ABUSIVELY IN ROUGH TERRAIN. *TR

Jan 24, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND DECELERATING THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.

Nov 16, 2010

+ 4 more complaints for this component

TIRES

9 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER DISCOVERER RADIAL LT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING SOUND FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED, SPUN AROUND TOWARDS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL FRACTURES AS WELL AS NECK AND BACK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER STATED THAT THE TIRE STILL HAD 30 LBS. OF PRESSURE REMAINING; HOWEVER, THE TREAD WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE HUB AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE TIRE SIZE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 180,000.

Aug 20, 2008

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I HAVE CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC SUV TIRES. THEY HAVE LUMPS IN SIDEWALLS THAT CONCERN ME.*AK

Nov 16, 2004

TREAD SEPARATION IN MY FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT III, LT 265/75R16 TIRES.*AK

Dec 22, 2003

VIBRATION IN FRONT ENT 55-64 MPH TIRES AND RIMS REPACED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. DEALER AND TOYOTA UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL VARIES WITH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. WORSE IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 70 F. DEALER AND TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. THIS VIBRATION WAS EVIDENT DURING INITIAL ROAD TEST AND APPEARED TO BE TIRE BALANCING ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, TOYOTA IS REQUIRING UNDER INFLATED PRESSURIZATION OF TIRES AGAINST MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION WHICH MAY BE HIDING A MORE SIGNIFICANT ISSUE WITH THE FRONTEND CONDITION OF THIS MODEL TRUCK. WHEN DEALER REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYAOTA TEST DROVE MY VEHICLE THIS WEEK, HE STATED THAT THE VIBRATION WAS WITHIN TOYAOTAS SPECIFICATION. BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE DETAILS OF SUCH SPECIFICATION. I URGE YOU TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES AND TOYOTAS RECOMMENDATION FOR UNDERINFLATION. I THINK IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: DB72G14 TIRESIZE: P265/70R16)

Jun 25, 2001

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON GRAVEL ROAD WHEN TIRES STARTED HISSING. STOPPED VEHICLE AND EXCHANGED TIRE. 2 OTHER TIRES WERE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. EACH TIRE WOULD BECOME FLAT WHILE DRIVING IN WOODS. CONTACTED DEALERSHIPAND INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. DIDN'T KNOW CAUSE OF TIRES BECOMING FLAT.*AK

Jan 12, 2001

+ 4 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES

7 complaints

The brackets supporting the right rear brake line were severely rusted and failed. The brake line cracked at the juncture of the wheel cylinder attachment nut. Subsequently,there was a total loss of braking action on all wheels. The dual cylinder master cylinder failed to actuate the front brakes.THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION. The emergency brake had to be deployed in order to stop the vehicle.

Oct 07, 2025

2000TOYOTA TUNDRA WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS LEFT THEN RIGHT OR VISA VERSA ALL IN ONE MOTION.

Jun 07, 2020

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND MY 2000 TUNDRA HAS ALWAYS HAD EXTREME VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VIBRATION RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE VIBRATION ALWAYS GETS WORSE IF YOU HAVE TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY. THE FRONTEND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BEING TORN APART WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED, THERE IS A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE WITH WHEEL HOP WITH VIBRATION AT THE TIME. THIS ALSO HAPPENS UNDER WET CONDITIONS WHEN BRAKING.THE ROTORS ARE THEN DAMAGED AND YOU NOTICE A CONSTANT VIBRATION UNDER BREAKING AFTER THAT. THE VIBRATION IS MUCH MORE SEVERE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PASSENGERS ALWAYS NOTICE THE VIBRATIONS WHEN BRAKING ANYTIME. THE VIBRATION IS ALSO FELT IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND BRAKE PEDAL. EVERY OWNER THAT I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM SHOCKED THAT THE NHTSA HAS NEVER ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. *TR

Jul 31, 2014

RAPID PULSATING OF BRAKES UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING AT ALMOST ANY SPEED. SUSPECT A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES, WAS TOLD "NOTHING WRONG", BRAKE ROTORS WERE TURNED FINALLY AFTER SOME INSISTENCE ON MY PART. PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO AWAY BUT CAME BACK. BRAKES HAVE BEEN DONE AGAIN AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THIS PHENOMENON HAS BEEN OBSERVED IN SEVERAL OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES WE HAVE OWNED, A 1993 CAMRY, A 2001 AVALON AND A 2005 LEXUS ES330. PROBLEM DOESN'T OCCUR EVERY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND CAN BE BARELY NOTICEABLE WITH A SLIGHT WOBBLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL TO AN ALMOST VIOLENT SHAKING THAT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WORSE DURING WARMER WEATHER. *TR

Apr 20, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, A VIBRATION WAS PRESENT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS MORE SEVERE AT HIGHER SPEEDS OF 40 MPH AND ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Apr 04, 2014

+ 2 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

7 complaints

"EXTERIOR LIGHTS TAIL LIGHTS RECALL" SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2000, I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS SOCKET BULB COMING LOOSE AFTER AWHILE DRIVING. AND MY TRUCK IS NOT COVERD IN THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. DONT KNOW THE REASON WHY.

Dec 09, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS FELL OUT OF THE SOCKET WITHOUT WARNING. THE BULBS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V347003 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Feb 06, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARGO LAMP/STOP LIGHT BURNED OUT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB AND NOTICED THAT THE HOUSING UNIT WAS MELTED AND HAD DRIPPED ONTO THE LIGHT BULB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE HOUSING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,300. UPDATED 1/6/14*CN UPDATED 01/16/14

Dec 04, 2013

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S REAR TAIL LIGHT BULB IS FAILING BECAUSE THE BULB IS LOOSE IN THE SOCKET. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE BULB FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST FOUR MONTHS, THE LAST TIME BEING MAY 16, 2007. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS SAFETY RECALL # 99V347003 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS), BUT HIS VIN IS EXCLUDED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 95,675 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR

May 17, 2007

CONSUMER STATES HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER OVER YEAR AGO, CONSUMER CALL UP THE NEAR DEALER FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS RECALL, DEALER SINCE THAT TIME DON'T HAVE THE PART YET. PLEASE MR. JOSE PROVIDE US THE NAME OF THE DEALER ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, ALSO THE MANAGER NAMES THAT YOU SPOKE AT THAT TIME. TS

Nov 26, 2002

+ 2 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 complaints

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.

Nov 08, 2025

THE FRAME IS DAMAGED AND WAS TOLD MY MANUFACTURE WAS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE. THE TRUCK LOOKS TO BE BENT IN BETWEEN THE MIDDLE. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ARE HAVING ME PAY FOR OTHER AREAS AND NOT REPLACING THE FRAME EVEN THOUGH IT'S UNDER RECALL.

Feb 16, 2021

I HAS A LOT CORROSION IN THE CHASIS HOLES I CAN'T PLACE THE SPARE TIRE BECAUSE THE CORROSION IT'S EVERYWHERE

Nov 19, 2018

MY MECHANIC TOLD ME MY FRAME IS RUSTING HORRIBLY. THERE IS A HOLE 6INCH BY 6 INCH NEAR THE REAR TIRE. HE THOUGHT HE HEARD OF A RECALL ABOUT THIS. I ONLY HAVE 44,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. PURCHASED NEW, ONLY HAD 1 MILE ON ODOMETER. 12NO MAJOR HIGHWAY MILES. I LIVE 6 MILES FROM WORK.

Jan 02, 2017

PURCHASED 2000 TUNDRA IN 2005. WAS MADE AWARE OF A RECALL BY TOYOTA CORP REGARDING RUST ISSUES WITH VEHICLE FRAME, GAS TANK STRAP, AND SPARE TIRE FASTENER. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER DECEMBER OF 2012 FOR THE FRAME INSPECTION (TANK STRAP AND SPARE TIRE ISSUE REPAIRED ON A SEPARATE DATE). I WAS TOLD THAT A FULL INSPECTION TOOK PLACE TO INCLUDE DISASSEMBLING THE BED OF THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT NO PERFERATIONS WERE FOUND IN THE FRAME. A SPRAY FOAM KIT WAS USED TO TREAT THE FRAME. ON 8/25/15, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SELL MY TRUCK WHEN A PROSPECTIVE BUYER NOTICED (2) SIGNIFICANT HOLES IN THE FRAME LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE ENTIRE FRAME APPEARS TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT RUST CONSIDERING IT IS ONLY 15 YEARS OLD. NEEDLESS TO SAY, A SALE DID NOT TAKE PLACE. I WAS FORTUNATE TO NOT BE DRIVING THE TRUCK WITH MY FAMILY WHEN A POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER (NOT THE ONE THAT TREATED THE FRAME). I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE STATED THAT HE WOULD CONTACT TOYOTA CORP BUT ALSO STATED THAT THEY MAY NOT REPLACE THE FRAME AS IT IS 15 YEARS OLD. HE CONTACTED ME 2 DAYS LATER STATING THAT TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FRAME OR BUY THE VEHICLE BACK. THE FRAME RECALL I REFERRED TO WAS NOT A RECALL ACCORDING TO TOYOTA. RATHER, IT WAS A, "GOOD WILL GESTURE" TO CONSUMERS AFFECTED BY THE SITUATION. THE SERVICE MANAGER DID SUGGEST TO LOOK INTO FINDING A WELDER TO SEE IF THEY COULD REPAIR IT. REALLY?? MECHANICALLY, THE VEHICLE IS SOUND. I AM LEFT WITH SCRAP AND OUT AT LEAST $4500 BECAUSE I CANT SELL IT THE WAY IT IS. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT MY FAMILY IS STILL ALIVE. WHAT A SHAM. THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.

Aug 28, 2015

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

6 complaints

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to engage. As a result, the contact crashed into a small tree that caused a dent in the front bumper. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the two lines in the master cylinder was missing the divider. The contact stated that he replaced the brake line, but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that on two separate occasions while making a left turn, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the ball joints had snapped and failed. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.

Sep 19, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT BELIEVED THERE WAS AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE FAILURE AND THE FRAME RUST AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS INADEQUATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Nov 28, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BANG FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND THE AXLE WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNKNOWN LEAK COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE SEALS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE BRAKE SEALS AND SHOES. WITHIN ONE YEAR, WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE HIMSELF TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.

Jul 13, 2010

SEVERE BRAKE VIBRATION. REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS & CALIPERS (W/ OEM PARTS) AROUND 72K. AT 92K TRUCK DEVELOPED A SEVERE BRAKING VIBRATION BOTH IN THE FRONT & REAR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE SO BAD THAT IT WAS HARD TO CONTROL THE TRUCK WHEN BRAKING/STOPPING. AGAIN I REPLACED BOTH THE FRONT ROTORS & CALIPERS & HAD THE REAR BRAKE PIVOTS CLEANED & LUBED(AT THE DEALERSHIP). NOW 10K LATER I AM AGAIN STARTING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME BRAKING PROBLEMS & VIBRATIONS. I SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKE PARTS AFTER 20K & I DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING THAT SAME PROBLEMS 10K LATER. *TR

Nov 25, 2009

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND TSB 10003954 CONCERNING THE FRONT BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CALIPERS, FRONT PADS, BACK PLATES, LINES, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE BRAKE VIBRATION WAS NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 1/19/2006 - *NM

Dec 23, 2005

+ 1 more complaint for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

6 complaints

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED ACCESS CAB 4WD TRD. FUEL LINE LINK DETECTED AFTER SHORT TRIP. EXCESSIVE FUEL POURING FROM DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR OF EXTENDED CAB. LEAKED WAS SLOWED WHEN GAS CAP WAS REMOVED. LEAKED CONTINUED AT A MUCH SLOWER PACE AS DUE TO LOWER PRESSURE IN PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE. LEAK WAS LIMITED TO THE CAB AREA ONLY. FRAME WAS RECENTLY REPLACED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN. MUCH OF THE UNDERBODY COMPONENTS - LEAF SPRING, AXLE, SPRINGS, BRAKE COVERS, ETC. - ARE DETERIORATING DUE TO RUST. THESE COMPONENTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE FRAME RECALL. FUEL LINE APPEARED TO HAVE RUST BUT COULD NOT DETECT PERFORATION AND COULD NOT DETERMINE ACTUAL LOCATION OF LEAK. CAR BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR WITH AN ESTIMATE OF $850 TO REPLACE FUEL LINES. *TT

Jan 29, 2012

FUEL TANK OR SYSTEM FAILURE.*TR

Dec 22, 2010

FUEL LINE ON DRIVER SIDE ON 2000 TUNDRA PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. NOTICED WHILE BRAKING ON DOWNGRADE PORTION OF LARGE HILL. VEHICLE STOPPED VERY POORLY, ALMOST RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HAD TO PAY TO TOW AND REPLACE FUEL LINE ON VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 26, 2009

GAS TANK ON 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA ACCESS CAB - LIMITED DEVELOPED A RUST SPOT AND WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Mar 29, 2004

GAS TANK SEEPING GAS AT THE POINT WHERE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTION WIELDED TOGETHER. TANK WAS REPLACED I HAVE THAT TANK IN MY POSSESSION IF YOU NEED TO EXAMINE IT. *AK

Nov 30, 2001

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

6 complaints

PURCHASED 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA IN 2004 WITH ABS LIGHT ON AND REAR END NOISE. TRUCK VIBRATES SIGNIFICANTLY WHEN BREAK IS USED DOWN HILL. TOYOTA AGREED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR IF ANY PROBLEM EXISTED. TOYOTA STATES THAT THE NOISE WAS A PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE BREAKS SHOULD BE USED "SMOOTHLY", TAKING CARE NOT TO HIT IT TOO HARD. THE DAY AFTER PICK UP FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT A MAJOR ACCIDENT OCCURED WHEN AT 45 MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE 75 FEET IMPACTING TWO OTHER VEHICLES THAT WERE TOTALED OUT. THE TUNDRA REAR-ENDED A SMALL CAR. DAMMAGE WAS TO THE UPPER LEFT SIDE OF THE TUNDRA AND ALL THE WAY TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ENGINE AREA, AS THE TOP OF THE TUNDRA WAS FORCED INTO A DOWNWARD POSITION BY THE LEFT FRONT TIRE LOCKING UP. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NOT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. 3 MINOR INJURIES TO 3 PEOPLE INSIDE TUNDRA. NECK INJURY TO DRIVER OF FIRST VEHICLE IMPACTED. TOYOTA VERBALLY STATED TO FAMILY MEMBER THAT THEY KNEW IT WAS A PROBLEM. BODY WORK FINNISHED AND INSURANCE PAID BILL. BREAKS STILL LOCK UP EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. USING BREAKS ON A HILL CAUSE TRUCK TO SHAKE. BREAK PADS REPLACED AND BREAKS STILL DO NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED. TOYOTA DENIES ANY PROBLEM WITH BREAKS.

Jun 13, 2005

Crash: 1

Injuries: 6

MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA STARTED VIBRATING SEVERALLY AT AROUND 15000 MILES. TOYOTA FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND AT 31000 MILES THE PROBLEM CAME BACK. UNFORTUNATELY I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTACT TOYOTA FOR REPAIR UNTIL TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PURCHASE, HALF HOUR BEFORE CLOSING AT A WEEKEND. TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX MY PROBLEM, HELPFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THAT I WAS OUT OF LUCK. BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WOULD HAVE EXPIRED BY THE TIME I COULD TAKE IT IN.

Aug 28, 2003

2000 TUNDRA WAS PURCHASED AT 47,000 MILES. WITHIN 1000 MILES, A SEVERE VIBRATION DEVELOPED WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MILES PER HOUR. AS THE VIBRATION INCREASED, I NOTICED A FAIRLY SEVERE INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE AS WELL. AFTER A NEAR COLLISION, I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER ALERTED ME THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKES ON THE TUNDRA, HOWEVER THEY SIMPLY RESURFACED THE ROTORS AND INFORMED ME THAT THE PADS WERE AT 75%. WITHIN 1000 MILES, I AGAIN DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AGAIN AND AGAIN THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, BUT SIMPLY RESURFACED THE ROTORS AND INSTALLED NEW PADS AT MY EXPENSE. THE SERVICE MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO HAVE TOYOTA PAY TO PERFORM THE WORK WHICH WAS LISTED IN SERVICE BULLETINS # BR00302, BR00402, HOWEVER, TOYOTA REFUSED CITING THAT MY TRUCK HAD IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. THE BILL FOR THIS WORK WAS QUOTED AS $1700. IT IS NOW 1000 MILES SINCE MY MOST RECENT SERVICE, AND AGAIN THE VIOLENT SHAKING AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE HAS RETURNED.

May 28, 2003

BRAKE PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. REPLACED ALL BRAKE PARTS LESS THAN ONE YEAR AGO. BRAKES STOPPED WORKING 10-15-02 WITH NO WARNING. NO STOPPING ABILITY AT ALL TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER. DEALER SAID MAJOR BRAKE FAILURE HAVING MUCH TROUBLE WITH TUNDRA BRAKES ARE TOO SMALL FOR TRUCK. WOULD NOT TELL WHAT PARTS CHANGED. DT

Oct 21, 2002

ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS AND SHOES REPLACED AT 12,000 MILES AND 34000 MILES AFTER DEVELOPING SEVERE VIBRATION. THESE WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 40,000 MILES SEVERE VIBRATION DEVELOPED IN REAR END. AT 54,000 MILES SEVERE VIBRATION DEVELOPED IN FRONT END. FOUND OUT THAT ROTORS ARE WARPED. MR

Sep 26, 2002

+ 1 more complaint for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

THE OFF-ROAD WIRING HARNESS BOX WAS REPLACED IN 2012 BY RECALL STILL HAVING PROBLEM WITH THIS UNIT CAN NOT GET IT TO WORK. TOYOTA SAYS ONLY 1 YR WARRANTY. ALSO TAIL LIGHT BULB WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE KEEPS FALLING OUT SO YOU HAVE NO BACK UP LIGHT OR PARKING LIGHT WHEN FALLS OUT. BOTH HAVE HAD RECALLS BUT STILL DO NOT WORK. WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSE TO DO. THANK YOU. *TR

Jun 02, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED BURNED MARKINGS ON THE INTERIOR HEADLINER WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS MOUNTED. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Sep 24, 2013

Fire: 1

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE, ENGINE KEPT RUNNING BUT I HAD TO PULL OVER IN THE EMERGENCY LANE. AUTOPART STORE CHECKED ENGINE CODE "P1121" AS A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. I CALLED TOYOTA DEALERS TO GET MORE INFO... THEY WANTED OVER $100 JUST TO DO THE SAME THING THAT PARTS STORE DID FOR FREE. THEY SAID IT MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN, IT MAY HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY, OR IT MAY FAIL. THE FIX MIGHT COST $1,000 OR MORE. I BOUGHT TOYOTA BECAUSE THEY HAD A GOOD REPUTATION, THIS SOUNDS MORE LIKE A DODGE DEALER ANSWERS... *TR

Dec 28, 2010

DRIVING 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA IN NORTHERN WYOMING 1 WEEK AGO DURING FREEZING TEMPS. ENGINE SHUT DOWN SHORTLY AFTER STARTING IN THE MORNING LEAVING DRIVER WITH NO POWER TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE SITS IN TRAFFIC UNTIL IDLE SPEED WILL MOVE VEHICLE OUT OF WAY OF OTHER CARS. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WHEN VEHICLE SITS OUT ALL NIGHT IN FREEZING COLD WEATHER. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER EACH TIME AND WE ARE TOLD THIS HAPPENS ON THIS V-8 ENGINE FOR TUNDRA AND LAND CRUISER MFG 1999. DEALER HAS OTHER VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME AND SAYS HE REPLACES SEVERAL EACH YEAR. DEALER SAYS INTAKE MANIFOLD MUST BE REPLACED WITH CORRECTED MANIFOLD. DEALER BELIEVES THE PROBLEM IS IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ATTACHED TO THE MANIFOLD. COST IS TO BE APPROX $1400. DEALER SAYS TO TAKE UP PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CORP. *NM

Dec 03, 2006

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 01E041000 CONCERNING WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER. BERTALLEN TOYOTA 228-864-6622. *AK

Dec 23, 2004

STRUCTURE,TIRES

5 complaints

IN JUNE 2010 MY TUNDRA WAS REPAIRED AFTER BEING RECALLED FOR A SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME AND SPARE TIRE HOUSING. WHAT SIGNALED THE PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY SPARE TIRE DROPPED FROM THE MOUNT AND WAS DANGLING ABOVE THE GROUND CAUSING ME TO ALMOST LOOSE CONTROL ON AN OFF RAMP. THE FIRST DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TOLD ME "THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED I CAN PUT A SCREWDRIVER THRU IT". HE THEN ALLOWED ME TO DRIVE HOME. ON A SECOND OPINION, THE TRUCK WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD . WHEN I PICKED UP THE TRUCK FOLLOWING THE REPAIRS THE SPARE WAS IN TRUCKBED AND I HAD TO ASK FOR IT TO BE INSTALLED. ( HAD THEY EVEN LOOKED AT IT?) )N 1/25/13 WHILE PUMPING GAS, I LOOK BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND SEE THE SPARE TIRE ON THE GROUND! THE PLATE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE WAS WORN AWAY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO TOLD ME THAT THESE THINGS CAN HAPPEN IN COLDER CLIMATES BUT WHEN PRESSED SHE SAID THAT I COULD GET IT INSPECTED AND ALSO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS INSPECTED AS THERE HAD BE RUST ISSUES WITH THESE ON THE 2000 TUNDRA. WHEN I ASKED IF THERE WOULD BE A RECALL OR NOTIFICATION, I WAS TOLD NO. THIS IS APPALLING. THE TIRE EASILY COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND NOW A FUEL TANK HOLDER MAY BE RUSTED. SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL? I HAD TALKED TO A NTSB MEMBER BUT WANTED TO UPDATE SINCE I TALKED TO TOYOTA. *TR

Jan 29, 2013

A CO-WORKER SENT ME A REAR PHOTO OF MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA IN THE PARKING LOT SHOWING THE SPARE ON THE GROUND. AFTER REMOVING THE SPARE I NOTICE THAT THE CROSS MEMBER WHICH SUPPORTS THE SPARE WAS BROKEN IN HALF. WHERE THE CROSS MEMBER ATTACHES TO THE FRAME HAS ROTTED AWAY. THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK IS BROKEN AND DETACHED. THE EXHAUST IS ALSO QUESTIONABLE AS IT IS ATTACHED TO THE BROKEN CROSS MEMBER. REAR BRAKE LINE AND PROPORTIONING VALVE ARE ALSO IN QUESTION AS THEY ALSO ARE PARTIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE CROSS MEMBER AND ROTTING FRAME. AS OF T HIS WRITING I HAVE A CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED WITH TOYOTA BUT LIKE MANY OTHERS WE ARE GETTING NOTHING BUT LIP SERVICE. MY LOCAL DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT MY TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS YET TO DO ANYTHING TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. I CAN PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS AND PHOTOS UPON REQUEST. *TR

Mar 09, 2010

WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY SPARE TIRE THAT IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE TRUCK FELL OFF AND FORTUNATELY BOUNCED OFF THE ROAD INSTEAD OF INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I INSPECTED THE FRAME IN THE AREA OF THE TIRE MOUNT AND FOUND IT TO BE ALMOST ENTIRELY CORRODED. THERE IS SIMILAR CORROSION ON THE FRAME IN THE VICINITY OF THE REAR AXLE, HOWEVER IT IS NOT QUITE AS BAD.*TR

Nov 10, 2009

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. I WAS RECENTLY STOPPED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST WHO STATED THAT MY SPARE TIRE WAS HANGING DOWN UNDER THE TRUCK. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK TO FIND THIS WAS TRUE. I JIGGLED THE TIRE AND IT FELL COMPLETELY OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. THE WINCH ASSEMBLY WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL, BUT I CAN SEE THAT THE CROSSMEMBER THAT THE WINCH WOULD BE ATTACHED TO IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. MY TRUCK IS MAINTAINED AT A TOYOTA DEALER AND IS CURRENT ON ITS ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION. I HAD NEVER USED THE SPARE TIRE BEFORE, SO I HAD NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT THE CROSSMEMBER LOOKED LIKE BEHIND THE TIRE. I HAVE CLOSELY CHECKED THE REST OF THE FRAME ON THE TRUCK AND IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE RIM ON THE SPARE TIRE IS PAINTED STEEL AND WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE CROSSMEMBER SINCE THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED, YET THE RIM IS IN NEW CONDITION WITH NO RUST. I HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE CROSSMEMBERS ON THESE TRUCK FRAMES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A POTENTIALY VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR OTHER MOTORISTS AND TUNDRA TRUCK OWNERS WHO ARE UNAWARE OF THE RUST HIDDEN BEHIND THEIR SPARE TIRE. IF THEY HAVE NEVER USED THEIR SPARE TIRE, THEN THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THIS CONDITION DEVELOPING. JUST PRIOR TO BEING STOPPED BY THE MOTORIST WHO ALERTED ME TO THE PROBLEM, I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 65 MPH! IMAGINE IF THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OUT AT THAT SPEED AND WAS TUMBLING OR BOUNCING INTO THE PATH OF OTHER MOTORISTS! SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I DID GO TO THE TOYOTA WEBSITE AND TRY TO MAKE CONTACT. THE PERSON WHO CALLED ME BACK WAS POLITE, BUT SEEMED TO MISS THE POINT I WAS TRYING TO MAKE ABOUT THIS BEING A POSSIBLY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THEY ONLY STATED THAT TOYOTA ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THIS IS PROBABLY DUE TO LIVING IN THE NORTHEAST AND THAT REPAIRS ARE AT MY OWN EXPENSE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. I THINK THERE MAY BE MORE TUNDRAS LIKE MINE. I CAN SUPPLY PHOTOS. *TR

Aug 27, 2009

WE BOUGHT A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 4X4, EXTRA CAB. AT 800 KLMS WE NOTICED THERE WAS NO PAINT LEFT ON THE FRONT BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE BOX. AT 5800 KLMS THERE IS NO PAINT LEFT ON THE WHOLE UNDERCARAGE OF THE TRUCK, LARGE CHUNKS OF METAL GONE FROM THE ROCKERPANELS, ROCK CHIPS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE ROOF. THIS TRUCK HAS FACTORY TIRES, MUDFLAPS, AND FENDER FLARES AND STILL THROWS ROCKS SO EXTENSIVELY TO THE REAR, CENTRE AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE YOU ACTUALLY DRIVE RIGHT INTO THEM THEREFORE DAMAGEING THE WINDSHIELD AS WELL. IT IS DANGEROUS FOR ANY MORTORIST BEHIND IT. WE ARE CURRENTLY HEADING INTO A DISPUTE WITH TOYOTA CANADA VIA CANVAP AS TOYOTA CANADA'S POSITION ON THIS MATTER IS THAT NOTHING IS COVERED UNDER WARRENTY AS IT IS "OWNER ABUSE" DUE TO DRIVING ON ABNORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS!! WE DRIVE 2 KLMS A DAY ON A GOVERNMENT MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD, AND 60 KLMS A DAY ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WE HAVE SEEN TWO OTHER TUNDRA'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO FAR AND ARE LOOKING FOR ANY OTHER TUNDRA OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. OUR TRUCK LOOKS LIKE IT HAS BEEN SANDBLASTED. WE HAVE REPORTS FROM INDEPENDENT BODY SPECIALIST WHO CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT THIS TRUCK IS DOING. *AK

Feb 24, 2000

STEERING,SUSPENSION

4 complaints

Lower ball joints must be replaced under a recall. Toyota has told me to contact you to look into it for me and to ask them to recall the part in question for my vehicle. My vehicle is a 2000 Tundra. Models from 2001-06 had a recall for lower ball joints. My truck has the exact same faulty part numbers as the later models. Part numbers are: 43340, 43330 for left and right. This part failing leads to catastrophic failures that causes the entire front end to fall to the ground and the wheels to smash into the fender wells. My truck has very low mileage and is starting to show signs of this failure. My biggest concern is safety especially with an older vehicle. A quick search on the internet will show you this happening to countless other 2000 tundras. This vehicle has been well cared for but this doesn’t fall under routine maintenance when the part has these known issues. My case number with Toyota is under my name [XXX] and the file number is [XXXXXXXX]. Thank you and feel free to reach out to me with more questions if you need to via email: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sep 27, 2023

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK 1-28-2015 MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA,WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SLAMMED TO THE GROUND SLIDING TO A DEAD STOP THE TIRE JAMMED UNDER THE BODY OF THE TRUCK,VERY FRIGHTENING TO THINK WHAT IF I WAS DRIVING FASTER OR IF ANOTHER CAR WAS COMING TOWARDS YOU OR FROM BEHIND,AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK AND GETTING THE VEHICLE OFF THE GROUND WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THE BALL JOINT FAILED. *TR

Jan 29, 2015

Crash: 1

MY 2000 TUNDRA TRUCK IS DENIED A SAFETY INSPECTION FOR CORROSION OF THE VEHICLE FRAME. TOYOTA CORP LIMITED RECALL TIME PERIOD 4-2010 TO 2012 RESULTED IN A DELIBERATE FAILURE AND NULLIFY EFFECTIVE REPAIRS TO THE SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS USED ON THE STEERING, SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE FRAME INTEGRITY. I CONTACT TOYOTA CORP 1-800-331-4331, [XXX], SUPERVISOR CASE MANAGEMENT DEPT. FOR HELP TO ADDRESS THE N.H.T.S.A SAFETY CONCERNS AND COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT OF 2010 WITH TOYOTA CORP, 2000 TUNDRA RECALL. THIS LETTER IS AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO N.H.T.S.A REQUESTING A FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION BASE ON TOYOTA CORP FAILURE TO COMPLY EARNESTLY AND AN INEFFECTIVE RECALL TIME PERIOD, TO ENSURE PUBLIC HIGHWAY SAFETY CONCERNS OF TOYOTA TUNDRA OWNERS WITH VEHICLE DEFECTS NEEDING A SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF POTENTIAL HAZARD OF FALLING SPARE TIRE, FUEL TANK, DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS, LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS. TOYOTA CORP "SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN" IS INEFFECTIVE AND DISINGENUOUS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE NUMEROUS ONLINE TESTIMONY DATA AND COMPLAINTS TO THE N.H.T.S.A. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Nov 15, 2013

EXCESSIVE RUST. SWAY BAR ENDS LINKS RUSTED OFF. POWER STEERING RACK RUSTED THRU AND LEAKED NEEDED REPLACEMENT. EXHAUST HEADER LEAK BECAUSE OF RUST. SEVERAL TECH'S HAVE CALLED IT A 'RUST BUCKET' UNDERNEATH. *TR

Dec 15, 2009

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE

4 complaints

I TOOK MY TRUCK FOR A FRAME RECALL,INSPECTION TODAY.THEY TELL ME THE FRAME FAILS INSPECTION,AND THEY WOULD GO GOOD FOR FRAME.THEN THEY SAY I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR ALL OTHER COST IN ORDER TO REPLACE FRAME(NUTS,BOLTS,BRAKES,CALIPERS,SHOCKS,RUBBERS,ECT...)HE SAYS COULD GO ANY WHERE FROM $2000.TO $4000.DOLLARS THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY.WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THERE MISTAKE?THE TRUCK IS 14 YEARS OLD(STILL RUNS WELL.)BUT WHY DO I WANT TO SPEND $4000.DOLLARS ON AN OLD TRUCK THAT ALSO HAS RUST ON FENDERS AND BUMPER.I CAN,T GET ANOTHER INSPECTION STICKER IN STATE OF MAINE BECAUSE OF RUST ISSUES.I THINK TOYOTA TELLS ME $4000 DOLLARS TO DISCOURAGE ME TO DO THE RECALL.TRUCK ONLY HAS 112,000 MILES ON IT WHY DON,T THEY JUST OFFER ME SOME MONEY FOR THE TRUCK,AND PROBABLY SAVE THEM MONEY BY NOT HAVING TO DO THE FRAME+LABOR..CAN YOU HELP ME?[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 16, 2014

THE BRAKE LINE TUBING AT THE PROPORTIONING VALVE ON THE LEFT REAR INSIDE FRAME RAIL CORRODED AND BURST CAUSING ALL BRAKE FLUID TO ESCAPE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP. I WAS TRAVELING CLOSE TO HOME AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I DOWN SHIFTED AND WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO 5MPH TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO MY HOME GARAGE WHERE I REPLACED THE TUBING,FLUID AND BLED THE BRAKES. FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, I DISCARDED THE OLD TUBING AND FITTINGS AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FRAME AREA BEHIND THE TUBING NEAR THE LEFT REAR SHOCK MOUNT IS CORRODED SO BADLY THAT I AM ABLE TO PASS A TENNIS BALL THROUGH THE LEFT REAR FRAME RAIL. THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRAME RAILS ARE PERFORATED WHERE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER IS RIVETED TO THE HORIZONTAL FRAME CHANNELS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR AXLE. THE FRAME IS CORRODED BADLY AND PAPER THIN IN AREAS THAT SURROUND THE PERFORATIONS. *TR

Dec 03, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE 2 RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES PREVIOUSLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85000. UPDATED 11/9/09. *NJ UPDATED 11/10/09 *BF THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS. UPDATED 11/10/09

Oct 20, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. RECENTLY HE NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE FRAME ALONG WITH THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF CORROSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74000. UPDATED 11/04/09. *LJ THE SWAY BAR LINK WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/06/09.*JB

Oct 13, 2009

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE

4 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT SHE COULD BE CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR DUE TO FAST MOVING TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 15, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OVER A ROAD HUMP WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL TANK STRAP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REIMBURSED THE CONTACT FOR THE PART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. UPDATED 02/22/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE FRAME RUST, INCLUDING THE CROSS MEMBER, GAS STRAPS, BRAKE LINES, PROPORTIONAL VALVE ETC. UPDATED 03/01/12

Jan 17, 2012

I HAVE A TUNDRA 2000. MOST OF THE FRAME ARE CORRODED DUE TO RUST. WHILE DRIVING, HIT A POT HOLE AND THE GAS TANK STRAPS LET GO DUE TO CORROSION. GAS TANK DROP TO THE GROUND, LUCKILY I PULL TO THE SIDE AND NO ACCIDENT HAPPEN. THANKS GOD. *TR

May 11, 2010

I HAVE BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH EARLY MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA FRAME RUST PROBLEMS AND HAVE FOLLOWED WITH INTEREST TOYOTA'S RESPONSE [NONE]HOWEVER, I FEEL OBLIGED TO INFORM YOU THAT ON FRIDAY 25TH THE GAS TANK STRAPS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND THE GAS TANK FELL OF THE VEHICLE AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN SO THE CONSEQUENCES WERE LIMITED. BUT, 30 SECONDS EARLIER AT 55 MPH THIS MOST LIKELY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A LIMITED CONSEQUENCE SITUATION. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 06/30/10.*JB

Oct 02, 2009

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

4 complaints

I HAVE A 2000 TUNDRA, MY FRIEND HAS A 2001 TUNDRA. WE HAVE REAR SIDE WINDOW LATCH PROBLEMS. JUST OPEN THEM AND CLOSE, THEY WILL BREAK. NO STRESS, NO BINDING OF THE WINDOW. THE PLASTIC HINGES NEED TO BE REPLACED..*AK

Apr 05, 2005

THE REAR QUARTER PANEL LATCHES CRACK VERY EASILY. I HAVE PERSONALLY TALKED TO OVER 6 PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIFFERENT YEAR TUNDRAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THIS. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT. WITH SO MANY YEARS INVOLVED, IT SHOULD BE RECALLED!!! AT LEAST OFFER FREE NEW LATCHES!*AK

Mar 23, 2004

VEHICLE IS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA ACCESS CAB SR5. FROM THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED WITH THE CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES POWER LOCK DOORS. THE DOOR WILL UNLOCK AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WILL ACTIVATE ON THE DASH AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK. THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THIS CONDITION IS TO STOP THE CAR IN A SAFE AREA, GET OUT AND OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS FIRMLY. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT SEEMS TO OCCUR ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SNOW ROAD CONDITIONS.

Aug 08, 2003

DOOR LATCH FAILED. NLM

May 07, 2000

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER'S DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, AND NEITHER WAS WILLING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER UNLESS HE PAID OUT OF POCKET. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK THE POWER WINDOW FAILS TO OPEN. SOMETIMES SLAMMING THE DOOR HELPS TO UNSTICK THE WINDOW. *TS

Sep 08, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED OUTWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 02, 2001

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 75 AROUND 5 AM, AT APPROX.75MPH- DRIVER'S WINDOW EXPLODED. MOST OF THE GLASS BLEW OUT. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO OTHE RV VEHICLES WERE WITHIN SIGHT AT THE TIME THE WINDOW BLEW OUT. VERY LITTLE GLASS ENTERED THE TRUCK CAB. I EXPERIENCED ONLY A FEW MINOR CUTS.*AK

Feb 01, 2001

RECENTLY I WAS CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND I ACCIDENTLY BUMPED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. IT WAS A FAIRLY LIGHT TAP AS WOULD BE FOUND IN TYPICAL CLEANING WITH A CLOTH OF THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BROKE AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERING FRAGMENTS OF GLASS ALL OVER THE FRONT SEATS OF THE CAR. I WAS A LITTLE SURPRISED THAT IT CAME OFF SO EASILY AND I WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT IT BROKE THE GLASS OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE PROCESS. *AK

Oct 24, 2000

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

When I drive my vehicle it is difficult to apply the brakes on it and I feel like if I press too hard (which might be necessary if I need to suddenly stop) that the brakes might break or fail somehow. I have also noticed that underneath my truck, the frame is rotting out in certain areas and the leafs (steel long plates near the rear of the vehicle) is bending out of shape. There is a clanking noise near the front of the vehicle that concerns me as well when I pass through a small bump.

Oct 18, 2023

MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA HAS EXTREME RUST AND CORROSION ON THE REAR FRAME OF THE TRUCK, BUMPER AND TAILGATE CONNECTIONS ARE CORRODED EXCESSIVE RUST. TROUBLE WITH THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS. SOMETHING HAS BURNED UP A BOX ON THE WIRING HARNESS. PARKING BREAK CABLE CAN NOT BE FIXED. THEREFORE THERE ISN'T A WORKING PARKING BREAK.

Nov 04, 2020

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 4WD. IT WAS A VEHICLE THAT WAS SOLD AND SPENT SEVERAL YEARS IN PA. IN 2010 MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN PA TO HAVE A FRAME RUST INSPECTION PERFORMED DUE TO A TOYOTA RECALL RELATED TO RUST. AT THE TIME THEY REPLACE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND FOUND NO OTHER RUST PERFORATION ON THE FRAME.IN 2014 THERE WAS STILL A GROWING AMOUNT OF RUST SPREADING IN OTHER AREAS OF THE FRAME. IT WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA IN RALEIGH, NC. SERVICE MANAGER THERE AT THE TIME RECOMMENDED A FRAME REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. NO FRAME WAS EVER ORDERED. NOW OVER TWO YEARS LATER MY TRUCK STILL HAVE THE RUST AND THEN SOME ON THE FRAME. I CANNOT HANG A SPARE TIRE IN THE REAR DUE TO THE RUST. THE FRAME HAVE 2 HOLES IN IT AND IS UNSAFE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE THE FRAME EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RECOMMENDED IN 2014 AND WAS STILL UNDER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I HAVE CALLED AND CALLED AND HAVE OPENED UP A CASE WITH TOYOTA FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY STILL REFUSE TO REPLACE IT NO MATTER WHAT I SAY AND THE PROOF OF THE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF POOR QUALITY ON THEIR PART. THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE AND IT SHOULD HAVE A NEW FRAME UNDER IT. I WAS TOLD BY MY CASE MANAGER THAT SINCE IT HAD BEEN INSPECTED PREVIOUSLY IN 2010 THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE RUST THAT APPEARED IN 2014. RIDICULOUS!!!! THE RUST APPEARED. UNDER WARRANTY. NEEDED A FRAME IN 2014. UNSAFE. PERIOD!!!

Feb 14, 2017

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

3 complaints

Hit a power pole going 55mp,broke the pole in half.Airbags did not deploy,seat belt did not engage.I hit my face on the glass and the steering wheel,nearly broke my face.My dog was in the back thankfully.My hips took the brunt of the impact, they still hurt. A Idaho state trooper investigated with video showing our totaled truck around a broken pole, no air bag or seat belt employed,My smashed face covered in blood. Did a little research and found that our 2000 tundra isnt in a recall???What does it take to set off a tundra airbag?? Also found out that I should be thankful it didnt go off or I may have been injured by a discharge of schrapnel??Found several victims of that. My wife takes a blood thinner and often goes with me to town,but now shes not going to be able to safely ride in her own vehicle anymore?? This reminds me of how CPS drops the ball and just lets kids die before they ever do anything. I will be doing alot more with my pen as my sword my video as my witness,I loved my tundra but this is more way more dangerous than my 1990 truck with basic mechanics.If you have a tundra or other vehicle that is dangerous ,speak out about it,get an attorney,Save SOMEONES LIFE.These are dangerous airbags,no doubt in my mind. Ps Our truck is 100% unmodified other than tire changes.Now a death trap, until this is resolved

Mar 17, 2022

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I WAS DRIVING BEHIND A HONDA ACCORD GOING AROUND 65 MPH GIVE OR TAKE 5 MPH, WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE HONDA MADE A LATE SIGNAL AND SLOW DOWN. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO REACT I REAR ENDED THE HONDA AND CRUSHED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF MY TRUCK. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY TRUCK WENT ALL THE WAY INTO THE BACK SEAT OF THE HONDA. THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK STARTED AT THE PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT AND WENT ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE DRIVERS SIDE AND WAS PUSHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THE AIR BAGS SHOULD OF DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD OF LOCKED. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE STEERING WHEEL I WOULD OF WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. ALSO THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS WERE ON BUT DIDN'T DEPLOY EITHER. *JS

Sep 02, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ACCIDENT OCCURED WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE INJURED, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT TIGHTEN UP AND LOCKED UPON THE IMPACT. NLM *SLC

Apr 19, 2002

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

ENGINE

3 complaints

Perforated exhaust manifolds

Jun 19, 2021

PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPING CAUSING LEAK WHICH IN TURN CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN IMPROPERLY AND EFFECTING PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY ISSUE. ENGAGING ACCELERATOR WITH THE LEAK CAUSES VEHICLE TO SPUTTER AND LOSES POWER MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Apr 16, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 7/7/14*CN UPDATED 07/14/2014 *JS UPDATED 07/22/14 MA UPDATED 8/25/2017*CN

May 08, 2014

Fire: 1

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

MY FRAME IS RUSTED ON MOST IN TO AN I NO YALL HAD A RECALL BUT I DON'T KNOW IF ITS STALL GOOD FOR THIS TRUCK

Apr 16, 2021

THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN MARCH OF 2013 AND WAS TOLD THE FRAME DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT ONLY NEEDED TO BE "UNDER COATED" WHICH THEY DID. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THIS "UNDERCOATING" STARTED PEELING OFF IN LARGE SHEETS. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS PERFORATION OF THE FRAME. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME APPROX. 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TOYOTA CALLED ME BACK AND I WAS TOLD THEY HAD DONE WHAT WAS REQUIRED FOR THE RECALL AND THEY WOULDN'T BE DOING ANYTHING ELSE. OBVIOUSLY THIS WAS A BIG ENOUGH CONCERN THAT A RECALL WAS DECLARED AND IT APPEARS THAT TOYOTA HAS TAKEN THE POSITION THAT AS LONG AS THEY MAKE A TOKEN EFFORT IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THEY CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I PULL A BOAT WITH THIS TRUCK AND AM NOW CONCERNED THAT IF THE FRAME FAILS IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 24, 2014

TRUCK FAILED ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO EXTREME RUST OF FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS TO THE POINT OF FRAME PERFORATION AND IMMINENT FAILURE. FRAME DIRECTLY UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT RUSTED THROUGH WHERE IT JOINS THE CROSS MEMBER UNDER THE TRANSMISSION. FRAME IN FRONT OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXTREMELY RUSTED WHERE IT JOINS THE CROSS MEMBER. THE INSPECTOR STATED THIS WAS A MORE IMMINENT CONCERN THAN THE RUSTED THROUGH PORTION UNDER THE DRIVER BECAUSE IT HAD A GOOD CHANCE OF BREAKING WITH THE NEXT POTHOLE. LEAF SPRINGS FOR DRIVERS REAR TIRE ALSO EXTREMELY RUSTED. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING RUSTED THROUGH ON THE TOP WITH OIL LEAKING OUT. EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS AND HANGERS RUSTED AWAY COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER OVER THE SPARE TIRE OR THE GAS TANK STRAPS BEING AN ISSUE. THEY COULD BE BUT WERE NOT THE IMMINENT CONCERN AT THIS POINT. I HAD JUST REPLACED THE RADIATOR/TRANSMISSION COOLER DUE TO RUSTING THROUGH AND ANTI-FREEZE ENTERING THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. THERE WERE OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE APPARENTLY COMMON WITH THE TUNDRA - LEAKING/CRACKED MANIFOLDS, ETC. THE TRUCK IS AT THE LOCAL DEALER PENDING REPAIR. TECHNICIAN STATED IT WAS THE WORST CASE OF UNDERCARRIAGE RUST HE HAD SEEN. *TR

Feb 25, 2014

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

NOV 2, 2011 I TOOK MY 2000 TUNDRA TO LARRY H MILLER PEORIA FOR A " ADF INSPECTION FRAME TUNDRA" THEY SAID THE RUST HAS NOT PERFORATED ANY METAL YET , THE INSPECTION PAPER DID NOT GET TO TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS STATING THE TRUCK HAS RUST BUT JUST NOT ENOUGH YET. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE LADY I SPOKE TO SAID THE RECALL WAS GOOD FOR 15 YEARS FROM THE TIME OF FIRST USE.(JAN 2001) NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL AND IT ENDED IN APRIL 2012. I WAS GIVEN 2 CASE NUMBERS FROM TOYOTA. ALL THE SERVICE REPS SAID YES MY TRUCK IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT FRAME. I WAS GIVEN A SPECIAL CASE MANAGER..HE ALSO ASSURED ME MY TRUCK IS GOOD FOR REPLACEMENT.. I RECEIVED A CALL TODAY FROM HIM WITH ALL THE INFORMATION , HE TOLD ME MY TRUCK WAS PART OF THE BUY BACK PROGRAM AT 1.5% OF KELLEY BLUE BOOK. I TOLD HIM I DID NOT WANT A BUYBACK FOR MY TUNDRA I WANTED IT REPAIRED. HE THEN SAID HE WAS SORRY HE THOUGHT MY TRUCK WAS A TACOMA NOT A TUNDRA HE PUT ME ON HOLD TO TALK WITH HIS SUPERVISOR TOLD ME SORRY , TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE THE FRAME BUT WILL GIVE ME A $ 2500 CREDIT AT A FRANCHISED TOYOTA DEALER FOR PARTS OR SERVICE... MY TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE I HAVE APPROX 10 MARBLE SIZE HOLES IN THE FRAME. MOTOR AND TRANNY FINE ONLY 136000 MILES . I PAID 12,000.00 CASH FOR MY TRUCK I GOT IT WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT. TOYOTA TOOK RESPONSIBILITY STATING YES THE FRAMES ARE BAD...AND THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM.. NOW THEY ARE NOT. *TR

Dec 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SHAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION AND THEN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST. THE FUEL TANK WAS BARELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS) BUT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM IF HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER WHO ALSO CLASSIFIED THE VEHICLE AS CONDEMNED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

May 03, 2010

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT I BROUGHT IN 2005 WHEN I WAS IN NY. I HAVE MOVED TO CT SINCE. I WAS HAVING MY REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED 2 YEARS AGO WHEN MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY REAR END HOUSING WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL. I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR END HOUSING COSTING ME $1,500. LAST WEEK I WAS HAVING THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED AND SAME MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY FRAME BEHIND THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS RUSTED THROUGH. I KNOW THAT THE 2000 TACOMAS WERE INVOLVED IN A RECALL ABOUT RUSTED FRAMES. I ALSO KNOW THAT THE 2000 TUNDRA AND 2000 TACOMA HAVE THE SAME FRAME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW TOYOTA CAN HAVE A RECALL FOR ONE MODEL AND NO RECALL FOR ANOTHER MODEL EITHER THOUGH BOTH MODELS HAVE THE SAME FAULTY PART????????? *TR

Jul 08, 2009

STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS DISCONTENT ABOUT TREATMENT AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN REGARDS TO REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEFT REAR SHACKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING LIFTED, THE FRAME BROKE BECAUSE IT WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONSUMER THEN LEARNED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR FRAME CORROSION. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE AND HER HUSBAND WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS, THE FRONT LOWER ARMS, REAR SHOCKS AND STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS RELATED TO THE BROKEN FRAME. BUT, TOYOTA REFUSED RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY OTHER REPAIRS. *JB

Jun 30, 2010

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA WITH 120K MILES IN CONCORD MA. RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A NOISE WHILE TURNING OR HITTING A BUMP. UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE FRAME HAS CORRODED SO BADLY THE TORSION BAR IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE REAR END LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE ALSO CLOSE TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA AN RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER (CASE #09102651), WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CONTACTED 3 DAYS AGO AND HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. ALSO REPORTED THIS TO MY LOCAL DEALER, THEY SAID THEY SHOULD BE CONTACTED BY TOYOTA WITH MY CASE NUMBER, AS OF YET THEY HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED EITHER. THE ONLY REPAIR WILL BE A NEW UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 20, 2009

I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN CHANGING MY OIL THAT I HAD SOME VERY SIGNIFICANT RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY 2000 TUNDRA. I HAVE BEEN FINDING RUST FLAKES ON MY GARAGE FLOOR AND AFTER READING ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING FRAME FAILURES I CONTACTED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER CENTER TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF RECALL. THEY TOOK MY INFORMATION AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED IF I HAD HOLES IN THE FRAME? TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE WAS MOST CORDIAL BUT EXPLAINED THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT YET TAKEN ACTION TO ADDRESS HOW THEY MIGHT ASSIST TUNDRA OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SCHEDULED AN INSPECTION FOR MY TUNDRA'S FRAME WITH A TOYOTA DEALER FOR NEXT WEEK. THERE IS RUST ON ENTIRE FRAME AND IT IS VERY RUSTED ON THE SPRINGS AND HOLDERS. EVERY WELDED JOINT HAS FLAKING AND SHOWING SEPARATING LAYERS. I DON'T BELIEVE I WILL BE TOWING OR CARRYING HEAVY WEIGHT TILL I'M ASSURED THE RUST ED PARTS HAVE PROPER INTEGRITY TO SUPPORT WEIGHT AND SPEEDS. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO WITH A 2000-2001 TUNDRA WITH RUST TO CALL TOYOTA!!!!!! AND FILE A COMPLAINT HERE. TOYOTA WANTS TO KNOW, AND WE NEED SOME ANSWERS AND ASSISTANCE IN MAKING SURE FRAMES ARE SAFE. *TR

Sep 22, 2009

PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

2000 TUNDRA HAVING EMERGENCY BRAKES RUSTING ALL THE TIME ALONG WITH CRANK BELL AND REAR DIFF.HOUSING. *TR

Dec 20, 2009

EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE. EMERGENCY BRAKE ROCKER PIVOTS LOCK UP. *TR

Jul 26, 2009

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A FLAT PARKING LOT AND THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE FIRST TIME, THE PARKED CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT A SIGN. NO PERSON WAS INJURED. I THOUGHT THAT PERHAPS THE PEDAL WAS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED. THE SECOND TIME, ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND FILE A CLAIM. I INTEND ON BRINGING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, HOWEVER AFTER DOING A BIT OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, AND I WANTED TO MAKE SURE TO REPORT IT, BECAUSE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE FATAL. *TR

May 21, 2009

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT

3 complaints

FREQUENT BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND VIBRATION ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. *TR

Oct 16, 2008

PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP ON THE DASH TURNING ON WHEN APPLY BRAKES. THE INDICATOR LIGHT BECOMES ACTIVE WHEN THE WEATHER REACHES A TEMPERATURE OF 32 DEGREE OR LOWER. I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. TOYOTA FOUND NO PROBLEM AT THE TIME OF SERVICE. *NLM

Dec 03, 2003

BRAKE VIBRATION AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. BRAKES WERE SERVICED AT ABOUT 38,000 MILES DUE TO SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS. BRAKES REPLACED AGAIN AT 68,000 MILES AND VIBRATION HAS AGAIN RETURNED. THERE IS A VIBRATION AND ROUGH BRAKING WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Jul 29, 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 complaints

CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK, DRIVERS SIDE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE. CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. DEALER CLAIMS IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $1,800 AND $2,000 FOR MANIFOLD REPAIRS. PRIVATE SHOP WANTS $650 JUST FOR ONE MANIFOLD. *JB

Sep 12, 2006

BRAKE ROTORS HAVE NEEDED REPLACING SEVERAL TIMES SINCE NEW BECAUSE THEY WARP. POOR DESIGN FLAW. O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT CLOSE TO 58K MILES, THEN 2 MORE O2 SENSORS WENT OUT @ 103K MILES. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... COST ME $435. *AK I HAVE COMPLAINED TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS THAT MY FRONT LEFT WHEEL MAY HAVE A BAD WHEEL BEARING, BUT THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ALL I KNOW IS IT CONSTANTLY SQUEAKS AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE NOISE DOES NOT CHANGE WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES OR DRIVE ALONG DOWN THE ROAD AT SLOW OR HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

May 17, 2004

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. REPLACED/REPAIRED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL WARRANTY PERIOD ENDED. ROTORS AND DRUMS REPLACED TWICE BY OWNER, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF DRILLED AND SLOTTED ROTORS. REAR VIBRATION PERSISTS. TOYOTA IS NON-RESPONSIVE ON THIS ISSUE AS WELL AS OTHERS. *NLM

Jun 28, 2003

TRAILER HITCHES

3 complaints

DT: THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA RECALL 02V050000 CONCERNING THE TRAILER HITCH WAS ISSUED. THIS VEHICLE MANIFESTED THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY IN A WRECK. THE CONTACT DID NOT UNDERSTAND THIS EXCLUSION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ONLY SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. IT WAS WRECKED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND SOLD TO THE CONTACT BEFORE ANY REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO SERVICE THE RECALL WAS THE SAME DEALER WHO SOLD THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT AFTER THE ACCIDENT.*AK

Nov 09, 2005

RE; FOLLOW UP NOTIFICATION OF TOYOTA SAFETY RECALL NO. 02V-050. *BF *SC

Mar 08, 2005

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01E041000, AND TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. BUT DEALER STATED PART WAS NOT IN, ALSO DEALER DID NOT CONTACT CONSUMER TO LET HER KNOW WHEN PART WOULD BE IN, AND CONSUMER COULD CALL TO CHECK ON PART . DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING VEHICLE IN. WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN, DEALER STATED IT DID NOT NEED PART. *AK *YD

Nov 13, 2001

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BE STOPPED. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE SHIFTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT MOVE TO THE DESIRED GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE RUST, AND THAT THE BRAKE LINE AND SHIFTER CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GRAHAM TOYOTA (1515 W 4TH ST, MANSFIELD, OH 44906, (419) 529-1800) WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Oct 24, 2019

THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF AN EARLIER RECALL FOR CORROSION OF THE FRAME AND COMPONENT PARTS. TOYOTA REPLACED THE FRAME ALONG WITH A CORRODED LEAKING GAS TANK. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AGO WE NOTICED AN OIL LEAK FROM OUR REAR DIFFERENTIAL. UPON INSPECTION BY OUR LOCAL MECHANIC HE DETERMINED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING IS CORRODED THIS CAUSING A LEAK. THIS VEHICLE IS KNOWN FOR ITS SEVERE CORROSION OF FRAME AND COMPONENT PARTS. WE DISCUSSED OUT CONCERNES OVER THE WIDE SPREAD CORROSION WITH CORPORATE TOYOTA WHEN THE FRAME WAS REPLACED. I CONTACTED CORPORATE TOYOTA YESTERDAY TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ONLY CONSIDER OUR CLAIM AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TOYOTA DEALER AT OUR COST. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT WAS VERY UNLIKELY THAT TOYOTA WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE AGE. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY SOUND AND WE INTEND TO KEEP IT, HOWEVER THE CORROSION ISSUE IS PREMATURELY ENDING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS ISSUE AND ADDRESS IT WITH SPRAY ON EPOXY TO STOP THE OIL LEAK. THEY COULD NOT CONFIRM THAT WOULD WORK ON OUR VEHICLE UNTIL THEY INSPECT IT. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD INSPECT THE DAMAGE FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE KNOWN ISSUE THEY HAVE WITH CORROSION. THE BRAKE COMPONENT ATTACHED TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ARE ALSO SHOWING EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND WE ARE CONCERNED THESE COMPONENTS WILL FAIL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 04, 2018

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

PREVIOUSLY RECALLED RUSTED CROSS MEMBER DROPPED SPARE TIRE ON MASSACHUSETTS 495 HITTING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. 8/18 TOYOTA INSPECTED CROSS MEMBERS AND FRAME AND TOLD ME THEY ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND SINCE THEY ALREADY DID IT ONCE DURING RECALL THEY HAVE FULFILLED OBLIGATION. TRUCK RECIEVED VEHICLE UNDERCOATING PER CAMPAIGN HAS HAD ONE CROSSEMBER REPLACED AND FUEL STRAPS. TRUCK IS ONE OWNER WITH 74K MILES AND GARAGED. TRUCK INSPECTED IN 2014 AND IN 2017 NOTED NO CORROSION AT MULTI POINT INSPECTIONS FROM TOYOTA. 8/14/18 DEALERSHIP NOTED CROSSMEMBERS HAD ROT THAT MUST BE WELDED AT AN OUTSIDE SHOP. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT QUOTE REPAIR AND NOT WORK ON TRUCK. HAVE 2 CHILDREN 3 AND 5, WIFE AND I NEED A SAFE RESOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. THE RECOMMENDATION IS REPAIR AT AN OUTSIDE SHOP FOR SAFETY REASON AND I UNABLE TO FIND A SHOP TO PREFORM TOYOTA'S RECOMMENDATION AND THEY WILL NOT WORK ON VEHICLE.

Aug 18, 2018

Crash: 1

I HAVE TRIED TO GET TOYOTA TO REPLACE MY FRAME FOR ABOUT MAYBE SIX YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN AND HAD THE TREATMENT AROUND THE SPARE TIRE ON THE FRAME TREATED, AND OVER A COUPLE OF YEAR ALL OF THE BLACK COLORED TREATMENT JUST FEEL OFF ON MY DRIVEWAY IN CHARLESTON WV WHERE I LIVED AT THE TIME. I WENT BACK TO LOVE LEXUS AND TOYOTA TO HAVE MY FRAME CHECKED TO SEE IF THEY COULD REPLACE IT ACCORDING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF THE 2000-2003 TUNDRA TRUCKS.LOVES SAID MY FRAME LOOKED OK TO THEM AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING AT THAT TIME. THIS WAS ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. NOW MY LEFT FRONT SIDE OF MY FRAME HAS A HOLE IN THE UNDER NEATH SIDE OF THE FRAME AND THE STRUT BAR IS RIPPING AWAY FROM THE FRAME...I CALLED AND TALKED TO ALEXUS, AND AL , AND A HIGHER UP MAN IN THE COMPANY NAMED ROB, THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME BETTER I.D. THAN THAT, I TOLD HIM THIS STORY AS I'M SURE HIS UNDERLING AL DID, THAT IS WHY ROB CALLED ME ON AUG 22ND AND TOLD ME THERE WERE NO AVENUES THAT HE (ROB) COULD SEE TO HELP ME.THEN I SAID WOULD HE HELP ME TRADE FOR A NEWER TRUCK AND HE (ROB) SAID THAT WOULD BE UP TO ME TO DO. MY TUNDRA IS UNDRIVEABLE AND I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD FIX IT IN THE DEAL THAT WAS MADE FOR THE 2000 TO 2003 TOYOYA TUNDRA TRUCKS. WHAT DO I DO TO GET SOME HELP. WALK TO WHRE I WANT TO GO? I AM ON DISABILITY AND I HAVE VERY BAD CONDITIONS, AND I DON'T MAKE ENOUGH MONEY TO GO BUY A VEHICLE. I THINK IF MY VEHICLE MEETS THEIR SPECS FOR REPAIR MY TRUCK SHOULD BE FIXED!!!! I TRIED TO FIND OUT THE LAWYERS WHO WON OR SETTLED THIS CASE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY HELP IN DOING THIS? HELP FROM TONY OF HUNTINGTON WV. THANK YOU.

Aug 22, 2017

SUSPENSION,WHEELS

2 complaints

THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK IS TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH. IT HAS A CRACK AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I RECENTLY TRIED TO ROTATE MY TIRES AND THE MECHANIC FOUND A GREAT DEAL OF RUST AND DEBRIS IN THE WHEEL HUBS. HE BROKE LUGNUTS AND STUDS TRYING TO REMOVE THE REAR TIRES. HE REFUSED TO TOUCH THE FRONT TIRES. TOYOTA WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK WAS UNDER COATED IN 2012 AS PER RECALL. TOYOTA WILL NOT TAKE THE TRUCK IN AS A TRADE BECAUSE OF THE RUST. CURRENTLY THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE DRIVE AND EVEN IF I COULD DRIVE IT I AM AFRAID TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I GOT A FLAT AND HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 56,000 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR.

Jan 18, 2018

A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE TRUCK COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE TRUCK, AND OBSERVED THAT DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT AND DRIVER'S WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 09, 2005

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

REAR BRAKE LINE AND PROPORTIONING VALVE FAILED CAUSING THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE ROADWAY. THE CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER IS A KNOWN RECALL (SEE ATTACHED) NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V444000 RECALL DATE: 2009-11-18 WHICH I JUST FOUND TODAY WHILE SEARCHING FOR A PROPORTIONAL VALVE REPLACEMENT PART! OUR VIN IS SHOWING 0 RECALLS, BUT THIS CANNOT BE IGNORED DUE TO A VIN! DUE TO THE CORROSION, SPECIAL STEPS WILL NEED TO BE TAKEN BY THE REPAIR SHOP TO EVEN FIX THIS PROBLEM. LIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA, DRIVING ON WINDING, STEEP HILLS IS EVEN MORE OF A REASON THAT THIS RECALL SHOULD NOT BE VIN SPECIFIC. I AM ASKING THAT THE REPAIRS NEEDED TO MY VEHICLE (BRAKE LININGS AND PROPORTIONAL VALVE MUST BE REPLACED!) BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER RECALL THAT IS STILL IN PLACE UNTIL 2019. COMPONENT AFFECTED IN THIS RECALL: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS HOW CAN A SPECIFIC VIN BE EXCLUDED WHEN IT POSES A RISK FACTOR AND POSSIBILITY OF A FATAL CRASH! PLEASE HELP US REACH OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER TO INCLUDE THIS VIN IN THE RECALL. *TR

Oct 19, 2016

MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, THE TIRE'S REAR WELL WAS CORRODED, AND THE STEEERING COLOMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. PRIOR TO BEING NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER NHTSA CAMPIGN: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.KH

Jan 05, 2016

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK WITH A TEMPORARY STRAP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FUEL STRAP WAS NOT REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.

Apr 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER OFFERED ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 108,000.

Jul 24, 2012

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

8/3/2009 - STEERING RACK LOST ALL FLUID WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, BROUGHT TO MECHANIC WHO REPLACED STEERING RACK. 09/08/2009 - FRONT BRAKE LINES CORRODED THRU AND LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID WHILE DRIVING,BROUGHT TO MECHANIC WHO REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES AS ALL REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. 09/11/2009 - SHIFT CABLE FAILED (CORROSION) - ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO MECHANIC. FRAME AND UNDERBODY OF THIS TRUCK HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION WHICH LED TO THESE FAILURES. THE INTEGRITY AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS QUESTIONABLE. *TR

Nov 27, 2009

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: B7JC DC7X TIRESIZE: 265/70 R16)

Jul 05, 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

OUR 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA (WITH ~60,000 MILES) WAS PARKED IT IN MY RELATIVES DRIVEWAY ON 10/18/09. WHEN WE WENT TO DRIVE IT OUT OF MY AUNT'S DRIVEWAY ON 10/18/09, SHE STARTED YELLING, "STOP, SOMETHING IS LEAKING!" LOOKED AT THE FRONT DRIVERS BRAKE LINE AND SAW A HOLE THAT WAS PUSHING OUT BRAKE FLUID WITH HIGH PRESSURE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THANKFULLY, THE BRAKES FAILED IN THE DRIVEWAY INSTEAD OF ON ROUTE 2 BETWEEN ALBANY, NY AND MASSACHUSETTS. IF THEY FAILED ON THE DRIVE, MY HUSBAND WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN KILLED ON THE MOUNTAINOUS ROAD. CAREFULLY DROVE THE TRUCK TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, LIA TOYOTA OF COLONIE ON 10/18/09. TOLD THEM ABOUT THE BROKEN BRAKE LINE AND ASKED FOR A FRAME INSPECTION TO BE DONE FIRST, AS WE DID NOT WANT TO PUT MONEY INTO THE TRUCK IF THE FRAME HAD ISSUES. ON 10/26/09, WE FINALLY RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE WORK AND DOCUMENTATION STATING "THE FRAME HAS NORMAL RUST WEAR FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE" AND "THE FRAME HAS NO PERFORATION AT THIS TIME". THE ESTIMATE SAID THAT THE FRONT DRIVER BRAKE LINES AND JUNCTION BOX WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PIVOT WAS RUSTED & SEIZED ON BOTH SIDES AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, AND THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINK WAS RUSTED THROUGH. SINCE WE WERE TOLD BY LIA TOYOTA OF COLONIE THAT THE FRAME WAS INTACT (NO HOLES) WE AUTHORIZED THE WORK. WE PICKED UP OUR REPAIRED TUNDRA ON 11/02/09 AND KEPT THE OLD PARTS. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT HOLD THE CAR AND NEEDED ADJUSTMENT, SO THE FOLLOWING DAY, 11/3/09, WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL DEALER, COLONIAL TOYOTA OF MILFORD. WE ASKED FOR A BRAKE ADJUSTMENT AND A FRAME INSPECTION. THE NEXT DAY, 11/04/09, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM COLONIAL TOYOTA, SAYING THAT OUR TUNDRA FRAME HAD HOLES IN IT AND WE "SHOULD NOT PUT ANOTHER DIME INTO IT" AND "IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE". COLONIAL SERVICE TOOK PICTURES OF THE PERFORATED FRAME AND CALLED THE TOYOTA REPS, WHO CAME AND LOOKED AT OUR TUNDRA. ON 11/10/09, WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT TOYOTA DECLINED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUR FRAME. *TR

Nov 11, 2009

I OWN A YEAR 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA, WHICH I PURCHASED AS A NEW VEHICLE. THE TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 81,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR THE ENTIRE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS SHOWN EXTREME RUSTING, ESPECIALLY THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH HAS FAILED TWICE DUE TO CORROSION. DURING THE MOST RECENT BRAKE FAILURE I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE DESCENDING A HILL AND DOWNSHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION TO SLOW DOWN. ADDITIONAL RUST PROBLEMS HAVE INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF ALL FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES, INCLUDING THE REAR PROPORTIONING VALVE. THE FRONT ROTOR CALIPER PINS HAVE ALSO SEIZED DUE TO RUST. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SEIZED DUE TO RUST AND WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. BOTH SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS FAILED DUE TO RUST. THE HEAT SHIELDS AROUND THE MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED OFF THE TUNDRA AND MAY HAVE POSED SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARDS TO DRIVERS TRAVELING BEHIND ME ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE CORROSION PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED TO TOYOTA AND THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED BY A DISTRICT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FRAME RUSTING ONLY (SUMMER 2009). THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, ETC. WERE COMPLETELY IGNORED, EVEN THOUGH I BROUGHT THIS TO THE SERVICE REP'S ATTENTION. IN ADDITION, THE DISTRICT MANAGER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND HAS NOT ADDRESSED MY CONCERNS. ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS ABOVE WERE REPAIRED AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, WHOSE MECHANICS COMMENTED THAT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. ALSO, THE REPAIRS ARE DOCUMENTED IN MY VEHICLE'S SERVICE HISTORY. *TR

Oct 07, 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

AT 80,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . I HAVE NEVER ABUSED THIS VEHICLE IN ANY FORM AND FEEL THAT TOYOTA SHOULD REIMBURSE THE MANY THOUSANDS OF OWNERS WHO SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL. FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THESE VEHICLES COST IT ONLY SEEMS FAIR THAT TOYOTA SHOULD BE FORCED TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS. *TR

Mar 15, 2009

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT WAS BOUGHT NEW HAD A TIRE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE FIVE PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A LACK OF OIL IN THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 05, 2006

Crash: 1

Fire: 1

Injuries: 5

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

ON AN EXTREMELY COLD MORNING (-22DEG F) I STARTED MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA ACCESS CAB V8 AND WENT TO TURN ON HEAT. THE TEMPERATURE NOB WOULD NOT TURN EASILY, BUT DID TURN, AND MADE A SNAPPING SOUND. THE HEAT NEVER CAME, THOUGH THE FAN DID WORK AND BLEW COLD AIR. I HAVE BEEN WORKING OVERSEAS AND NOT REQUIRING THE USE OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THIS INCIDENT, AND JUST FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE ERROR. THE CABLES FOR THE HEAT SELECTOR SEIZED AND THE DASH MECHANISM BROKE. AFTER READING MANY OTHER POSTS ON THIS MODEL, AND OTHER TOYOTA MODELS, THEY NEED TO REDESIGN THE CABLE, THE HEAT VALVE, THE METHOD THE CABLE IS SECURED AND ENSURE THAT WATER IS NOT PENETRATING THE CABLE. THE RESULTING PROBLEM IS OFTEN NOT CORRECTED PROPERLY BY THE DEALERS. I EXPECT THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL COST AT A MINIMUM OF $300 FOR THE DASH MECHANISM, $20 FOR EACH CABLE THAT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED PLUS LABOR COSTS, MORE IF IT IS NOT CORRECTED PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME.

Mar 17, 2007

BED IS OFF-CENTER. *AK

Dec 29, 2000

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. HE DID RESEARCH AND FOUND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS (TSBS),TSBBR00402 AND TSBBR00403. THE PRO BRAKES WERE NOT HOLDING AND VIBRATING . THIS MADE THE STOPPING OF THE VEHICLE SEEM DANGEROUS. HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND HAS CURRENTLY NOT DONE SO. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS A WEAR AND TEAR. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 29,000 MILES ON IT. THIS OCCURRED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, AND AT HARD BRAKING. THE TSBS STATED THAT THE BRAKES MAY NOT GRAB , CAUSING THE FRONT ROTORS TO OVERHEAT AND WARP. THERE WAS A RECALL 05V225000 ON THE 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA FOR A LOWER BALL JOINTS. ALSO, STEERING WAS HARD, AND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IT MADE A POUNDING SOUND. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS, AND T FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB

Oct 06, 2005

WHEN BRAKING IT CAUSED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WITHIN THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS/ CALIPERS/ PADS, AND THE WHEEL BEARING OF LARGER SIZE EQUIPMENTS.*AK. ALSO, REPLACED HUB AND KNUCKLE.*AK

Nov 30, 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL THE NEXT DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. *AK

Oct 07, 2004

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER PASS A TOW TRUCK WHICH WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE DRIVERS LANE OF TRAVEL, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID FORWARD TOWARD THE FRONT PORTION OF THE TOW TRUCK, THE FRONT AND CENTER PORTION OF THE TRUCK COLLIDED WITH THE LEFT FRONT SECTION OF THE TOW TRUCK'S BUMPER, DURING THIS ACCIDENT NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS TORSO AND WHIPLASH, THE PASSENGER SUFFERED SEVER ABDOMINAL BRUISING FROM THE SEAT BELT. NLM

Nov 13, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ,FRONT ROTORS REPLACED 2 TIMES, FRONT PADS REPLACED 2 TIMES,REPLACEDREAR SHOES1 TIME,REPLACED RIGHT SIDE AXLE AND STUDS,CUT DRUMS 2 TIMES,CUT ROTORS 1 TIME

Oct 11, 2001

BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER EACH FAILURE DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION. *AK

Jun 11, 2001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

My husband and I were waking up to his alarm that went off at 5 am and he hit the snooze, during the snooze time we heard what sounded like a handgun go off so we both jumped up and opened the door leading to the outside of the house and immediately seen my truck engulfed in flames, the headlights were on and my grandson and husband both got Water hose's and proceeded to put the fire out but it was so hot and we were afraid that the truck would explode if we got any closer. My next door neighbor called 911 and firetruck arrived to finish putting out the fire but the entire truck was completely melted, at least the cab. The firefighter helped get the hood open so that my husband could disconnect the battery because the headlights were still on and the battery was throwing sparks.

Feb 25, 2023

Fire: 1

STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL OR LACK THEREOF. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR TOYOTA TUNDRAS YEAR 2002-2004 BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE 2000-2001 THAT HAVE LOWER BALL JOINTS OF THE SAME DESIGN. MINE FAILED AND SO HAVE SEVERAL OTHERS AROUND THE COUNTRY. MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIRS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER FAILED LOWER BALL JOINT. I HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF THE RESULT OF WHAT A FAILED BALL JOINT LOOKS LIKE AND WHEN YOU COMBINE THAT IMAGE WITH THE HYPOTHETICAL OF TRAVELING 65-70 MPH THE DAMAGE CAN THEN ESCALATE TO CATASTROPHIC OR EVEN DEATH. NOT ONLY FOR PASSENGERS BUT FOR OTHERS TRAVELING THE SAME ROAD. WHEN THE BALL JOINT FAILED I WAS LUCKILY TRAVELING 25-30 MPH TO GET ON TO THE FREEWAY, BUT IT FAILED BEFORE I WAS AT FULL HIGHWAY SPEED. I SPOKE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HERE AND THEY CLAIM THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT INCLUDE 2000-2001 YEAR TUNDRA'S, WHICH IS CONCLUSIVE OF THE RESEARCH I DID PREVIOUSLY. I ALSO CHECKED ON THE DESIGN OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE DESIGN IS IDENTICAL BETWEEN 2000-2002. YET THE DEALER REFUSES TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR TO THE DAMAGE THAT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY THE FAULTY LOWER BALL JOINT.

Jun 24, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

DRIVING CITY STREETS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN TRYING TO TURN LEFT AN TRUCK WILL NOT EXCERLATE UNTIL THROTTLE IS PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE STOP TURN OFF THE ENGINE LET SET FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS START THE ENGINE AIR WILL RESPOND BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON VERY DANGEROUS CALLED TOYOTA AN GOT NO HELP HAVE HAD IT WORKED ON AN IT WILL DO O.K FOR A WHILE BUT BACK TO THE SAME PROBLEM BAD PROBLEM FOR SAFETY

Jan 02, 2019

STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AS PART OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING EXCESSIVE RUST. HOWEVER, THE REQUIRED WORK TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND CRC COATING WAS NOT DONE. NOW, DEALER RECORDS INDICATE THAT THE TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL, AND I CAN'T HAVE THE WORK DONE. WHILE MY TRUCK IS NOT NOW IN A COLD CLIMATE STATE, IT WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD AND OWNED IN ONE.

Apr 09, 2018

STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

FRAME RECALL - THE FRAME ORIGINALLY RECEIVED THE CRC COATING FROM KERRY TOYOTA DURING THE FRAME RECALL (UNKNOWN RECALL NUMBER AND TIME OF APPLICATION). THE COATING HAS FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE STEERING RACK MOUNTS HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO RUST. THE BOLT AND MOUNTING POINT ARE STILL TOGETHER, BUT BROKEN FROM THE CROSSMEMBER. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN CHANGE IN HOW THE STEERING WAS OPERATING. IT WAS CAUSING ME TO WONDER AROUND IN MY LINE. I FELT I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL ON THE STEERING. ONCE I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK, IT WAS APPARENT AS TO WHAT HAPPENED. THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT RUST DAMAGE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY WHERE THE MAIN CROSS MEMBER IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS ALSO WHERE MAIN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS MOUNT TO THE FRAME. I BELIEVE THE CRC COATING HAS DONE NOTHING TO PREVENT THE RUST FROM DESTROYING THE FRAME AS IT WAS DESTROYED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THERE ARE OTHER SUB CROSS MEMBERS SUFFERING THE SAME RUST DAMAGE ALONG THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. THERE ARE TWO MOUNTS WHERE THERE IS COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRAME AND CROSSMEMBER.

Aug 06, 2017

STRUCTURE,WHEELS,TRAILER HITCHES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY BOTH SHOULD BE REPLACED OR THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL AN INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER RECALL, BUT THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE STATUTE EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RECALL REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01E041000 (TRAILER HITCHES/TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

Jun 06, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

DUE TO RUST, O2 SENSORS ARE BAD, EXUAST SYSTEM BAD, LEFT REAR TIRE BALL JOINT DEFECTIVE, EMERGENCY BRAKES DEFECTIVE, BODY FRAME HAS HOLES AT LEFT SIDE, MAJORITY OF FRAME IS RUSTING. PER MECHANICS ALL THIS IS STEMMING FROM THE RUST. TRUCK HAS LOW MILEAGE, FRAME IS CRUMBLING IN SOME PLACES AND IS A DANGER TO DRIVE SAFELY. JUST WENT THROUGH INSPECTION.EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN THIS OCCURRED.

Feb 01, 2016

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

VEHICLE DRIVEN: 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA: ON JULY 11, 2015 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND WHEEL BROKE OFF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT SIDE OF THE TRUCK IMPACTED THE PAVEMENT, AND THE TRUCK BEGAN SWERVING. I TRIED TO STOP THE TRUCK, BUT THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. CONSEQUENTLY, I THEN HAD TO USE MY STRENGTH TO STEER THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER AND WAIT FOR THE TRUCK TO LOSE MOMENTUM SINCE THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. I MANAGED TO STEER THE TRUCK TO THE SHOULDER AFTER ABOUT A MILE OF TRYING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND WAITING FOR IT TO SLOW DOWN. I SUSPECT THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THIS VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE AND LED TO THE ACCIDENT. NEWER MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED BY NHTSA FOR ISSUES REGARDING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Aug 10, 2015

Crash: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY HIGHWAY, THE DRIVE POWER OF THE ENGINE STALLED, EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED. APPEARS TO BE A REPETATIVE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF TRUCK.

Aug 08, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE BEFORE AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED OUT. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 28, 2015

STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ROHRICH TOYOTA REPLACED THE SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME ON MY 2000 TUNDRA IN 2009, ONLY AFTER NHTSA DIRECTED THEM TO. ROHRICH TOYOTA AFTER TELLING ME THAT PER MY VIN I WASN'T ONE OF AFFECTED OWNERS!? TOYOTA REPLACED FRAME AND BRAKE LINES AS WELL AS CROSS MEMBER IN 2009. TOYOTA THEN REATTACHED RUSTED FUEL LINE TO NEW FRAME AND NOW RUST FROM OLD FRAME HAS CAUSED THE FUEL LINE TO LEAK SEVERELY. I CALLED ROHRICH AND TOYOTA AMERICA AND WAS DENIED REMEDY OF REPLACING FUEL LINE! I AM A SURVIVOR OF OPEN HEART SURGERY AND MY WIFE IS A DISABLED DIABETIC AMPUTEE AND WE NEED OUR VEHICLE FOR DR'S APPOINTMENTS AND SHOPPING ETC... IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP AND SOON? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 03, 2015

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA 9SM AND A0F AND TOOK THE TRUCK TO CONKLIN CARS SALINA, LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR THE INSPECTION. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA THESE RECALLS INVOLVE RUST AND CORROSION OF THE FRAME, CROSS MEMBERS, AND FUEL TANK STRAPS. CONKLIN CARS TECH STATED NO DAMAGE, CONKLIN INVOICE #008916 DATED APR 09 2012. JAN 2015 I NOTICED A HOLE IN THE LH FRAME RAIL AND THAT THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. I CONTACTED CONKLIN CARS AND THE SERVICE MANAGER LOOKED AT IT AGAIN ON JAN 30TH 2015 AND SAID THAT HE HAD CONTACTED THEIR TOYOTA FACTORY REP. ABOUT THE ISSUES. THE SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED ME THE FOLLOWING WEEK AND TOLD ME THAT THE FACTORY REP. SAID THAT THE CASE WAS CLOSED AND TOYOTA WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE REPAIR. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS RECALL WAS ONLY FOR TRUCKS THAT RESIDED IN NORTHERN STATES AND THIS TRUCK WAS SOLD IN MISSOURI AND KANSAS. LOOKING AT THE FRAME IT IS EVIDENT TO ME THAT THE FRAME HAS HEAVY CORROSION, FLAKING RUST AND THINNING OF THE FRAME RAILS. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE "[XXX]" TOLD ME THAT THE CASE NUMBER WAS #1502062938 AND THAT THE REPAIR WAS TAKEN CARE OF ON APR 23RD 2012 AND WAS CLOSED. I HAD EXPLAINED THAT ALLEGEDLY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP IN APR 2012 AND LESS THAN 3 YEARS LATER THE STRAPS HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME. AT THIS RATE OF DECAY THE FRAME WILL RUST IN HALF IN LESS THAN 3 MORE YEARS. E. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND COMPLAINED ON FEB 20TH 2015 AND THEY OPENED A NEW CASE #[XXX] AND SHE SAID A CASE MANAGER WOULD CALL. [XXX] M., CASE MANAGER, TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE CALLED FEB 26 AND TOLD ME THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TOYOTA WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THESE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE ONGOING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 27, 2015

TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

USING THE SPARE TIRE ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE DUNLOP TG35 GRANDTREK 265 70 R16 THE TIRE WAS LIKE NEW. TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. GAINED CONTROL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NO TREAD...BUT REMAINING TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED...WITH STEEL BELT SHOWING. DID DAMAGE TO INSIDE FENDER WELL....FENDER....TORE OFF MUD FLAP AND DAMAGED BLACK PLASTIC FENDER WELL COVER. I CHANGED TIRE. *TR

Feb 15, 2014

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I KNOW ABOUT RECALL ON RUST CORROSION. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO MY EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE FRONT PORT ON BOTH MANIFOLDS ARE LEAKING. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED BOTH CAT. CONVERTERS AND THE RESONATOR. *TR

Jun 01, 2013

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR DROPPED DOWN UPON DRIVING OVER SLIGHT BUMPS ON THE HIGHWAY AFFECTING MY VISION OF THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. DIMINISHED AND UNEXPECTED VISION WHILE DRIVING IS VERY HAZARDOUS. I'VE LOOKED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT ON THE VISOR BUT I FOUND NONE. I LOOKED ONLINE FOR ASSISTANCE FOR THIS ISSUE AND IT APPEARS MANY OTHERS HAVE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Mar 10, 2013

SUSPENSION,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IN REGARDS TO THE CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER THE RECALL HOWEVER, TWO WEEKS LATER HE STARTED TO NOTICE OTHER FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT FROM HIS TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND EVAPORATION SYSTEM FAILED, AND THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.

Feb 28, 2013

SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ON FEBRUARY 13, 2013 I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO SPRINGFIELD TOYOTA IN SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA FOR SOME REPAIR WORK,BRAKES AND TO HAVE THE COIL PACK REPLACED. I ALSO ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE STATE OF VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION, DURING THE SAFETY INSPECTION THE DEALER MECHANICS FOUND A HOLE IN THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER DOOR AND TOLD ME THAT MY TRUCK COULD NOT PASS THE SAFETY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THAT,AFTER PAYING THE DEALER OVER $2000 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIRS THAT THEY COMPLETED, I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE BODYSHOP THAT THEY RECOMMENDED...THIS BODYSHOP TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST ME AT LEAST $1500 DOLLARS TO HAVE THEM CUT THE HOLE OUT AND WELD A PIECE OF METAL INTO THE FRAME...AFTER LEAVING THE BODYSHOP I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR RUSTY FRAMES AND THE CROSSMEMBER FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND THE FUEL TANK STRAPS BUT THAT RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31 2012...LATER TOYOTA CORPORATE CALLED ME BACK AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD FIX THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER,CROSSMEMBER AND FUEL TANK STRAPS ON 29 MARCH 2013 AT BILL PAGE TOYOTA IN FALLS CHURCH VIRGINIA AND TO GET BACK WITH THEM ON THE FRAME REPAIRS. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED AT SPRINGFIELD TOYOTA ON A REGULAR BASIS AND I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS OR TSB'S ON MY TRUCK. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN ILLINIOS AND IT WAS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL FOR RUSTY FRAMES, I FEEL THAT THIS CONDITION CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD NOT ONLY FOR ME BUT FOR ALL MOTORIST ON THE ROAD WITH ME...TOYOTA NEEDS TO ISSUES A RECALL AND DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM IN GOOD FAITH. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A RUSTY FRAME...I WONDER HOW MANY OWNER OF THESE VEHICLES ARE OUT HERE DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AND DO NOT KNOW IT. *TR

Feb 16, 2013

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

PREVIOUS COMPLAINT NOT CORRECT. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA NEWBURGH NY FOR SAFETY RECALL REPLACE FRAME WAS TOLD AT TIME HAD TO DO POWER STEERING AS LEAKING AND RUST AND ENTIRE COST I HAD TO PAY THOUGH COMPAIN STATES THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE OR THEY WOULDN'T PASS INSPECTION, I SHOWED THEM. NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO DO & HOPE TO RECOUPE LATER, YEAH RIGHT. TRUCK WENT IN COMPLETE FRAME WAS DONE REMARKABLE FAST, OBVIOUS WHY, AS I DROVE HOME THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN PUT BACK ON FRAME CORRECT THAT WAS CLEAR TO THE EYE BUT DRIVING IT THE CHALLENGE TO REMAIN ON ROAD SAFE.THE DEALER NYS CERTIFIED INSP. SITE ALSO PASSED THIS VEHICLE. THE TRUCK HAS SO MANY MORE SAFETY ISSUES AFTER COMPLETION ITS A JOKE THANKS NHTSA. NOT TO MENTION THE MALFUNCTION OF MANY COMPONENTS THAT WORKED PRIOR, CALLED DEALER AND COMPLAINED, THEY ALSO INFORMED ME AS REPLACE BEING DONE THAT THE EXHAUST HANGING BY THREAD DUE TO RUST BRACKETS ETC THE COST TO REPAIR $6000.00 IF I BRING IT BACK THEY WILL SURELY VIOLATE ME AGAIN, I CANT AFFORD $/AGGRAV. NHTSA HAS DONE NOTHING FOR ME BUT THEY CONTINUE TO COMPAIN ON THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE WE AS CONSUMERS ARE THESE TRUCKS NEED BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. TOYOTA CORP. N DEALER LAUGHED WHEN I STATED CALLING NHTSA GO AHEAD THEY WONT DO ANYTHING, FILLED W TOYOTA CUSTOMER HOTLINE ANYWAY KNOWING THEY ARE IN BED WITH NHTSA. MY ? WHO & WHERE ARE THESE FINES BILLLIONS OF $ GOING, SURELY NOT TO THE OWNERS OF VEHICLES. MR. STRICKLAND I DARE U TO DO YOUR TAXPAYING JOB & GET ME N OTHERS RESULTS TAKE THESE AND ANY OTHER VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD BEFORE MY OR HEY MAYBE YOUR FAMILY IS INVOLVED IN FATALITY. ARE ROADS ARE NOT SAFE, THIS AGENCY IS FAILING EVERYONE THAT TRAVELS OVER THE ROAD. ANY ATTORNEY WILLING TAKE PRIVATE CASE I GOT DOCUMENTS N SOME [XXX] NHTSA STINKS BIG IN THIS WHO DO U REPRESENT WHO RU ACCOUNTABLE TO I WANT ANSWERS MR.STRICKLAND CONTACT INFO NOWHERE WHY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 12, 2013

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I HAD A RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA REGARDING FRAME RUST. IT WAS TO BE DONE AT NO CHARGE. WHEN THE DEALER INSPECTED THE FRAME, THEY SAID THE TRUCK QUALIFIED FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT AT NO CHARGE. WHEN THE WORK WAS BEGINNING, HOWEVER, I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL STATING NUMEROUS PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE DESTROYED DURING THE FRAME REPLACEMENT PROCESS. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT NEGOTIABLE AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM. THESE INCLUDED ALL SHOCKS, TIE RODS AND ENDS FOR $350. ALSO, THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE STEERING RACK AND RADIATOR CAP FOR AN ADDITIONAL $650. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATION TO TRY TO GET THE REAL STORY OF WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT MAY NOT BE COVERED. *TR

Jul 27, 2012

VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

SUNROOF ORIGINALLY INSTALLED ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA MANUFACTURED BY HOLLANDIA TYPE: TVS NR.: 426089 SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80. GLASS GOT RIPPED-OFF AND ALMOST HIT CARS DRIVING BEHIND ME. *TR

Jan 02, 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT GREENSBURG TOYOTA, GREENSBURG, PA. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD BRAKE LINES REPLACED, FUEL LINES REPLACED, THE FRAME CORRODED AND RUSTED OUT, FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT, THE TIE RODS RUSTED OUT, THE TAILGATE RUSTED OUT, THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS FOR THE BACKUP AND TAIL LIGHTS WERE SHORTING OUT, THE ENTIRE BODY ON THIS VEHICLE IS RUSTING. THIS VEHICLE IS A COMPLETE MENACE TO THE TOYOTA COMPANY. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE FRONT AXLES RUSTED OUT AND THE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING IT.

Jun 15, 2011

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE STEEL FITTING IN THE RADIATORS TO TRANSMISSION COOLER RUSTED OFF, DUMPING ANTIFREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE ROAD, IN DOING SO ANTIFREEZE GOT INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID GOT INTO THE ENGINE. COST OF REPAIRS $1150. NEXT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING RUSTED A HOLE IN. COST OF REPAIRS $1900. NEXT FRONT EXHAUST PIPES WITH CONVERTERS ARE RUSTED OUT A LEAKING EXHAUST.TOYOTA HAS A RECALL FOR RUST ON THIS TRUCK BUT DOESN'T COVER THESE PROBLEMS THAT ARE DANGEROUS

Feb 25, 2011

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HEARD ANOTHER LOUD NOISE AND COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT IT WOULD BE 3 MONTHS BEFORE THEY COULD REPAIR HIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE BACK LOG OF RECALLS. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK ON HIS VEHICLE ON AUGUST 23, 2010; RECALL 09V444000, STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. AS HE WAS DRIVING FROM THE DEALERSHIP HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR; HE INFORMED THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE SERVICE MANAGER ADVISED THE TECHNICIANS TO CLEAN, ADJUST THE REAR BRAKES AND RELIEVE SOME TENSION ON THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,168 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,192.

Sep 02, 2010

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA AND IT HAS A PROBLEM THAT WHEN THE CAR GETS HOT THE ENGINE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. IT CREATES NO OMD II ERRORS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER APPEARS. THE ECM FUSE BLOWS ON OCCASION BUT REPLACING IT DOES NOT LEAD TO A RUNNING VEHICLE. IT FAILS TO START UNTIL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLS DOWN. THERE IS FIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND THERE IS FUEL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL RAIL. WE HAVE REPLACED ALL THE RELAYS AND FUSES IN THE ECM AND EFI CIRCUITS AND ALL FINGERS ARE NOW POINTING TO THE ECM CONTROLLER ITSELF. WE JUST CHANGED OUT THE FUEL PUMP AND ARE LOOKING AT REPLACEMENT OF ALL THE IGNITION COILS (8) AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS (8). BUT SINCE ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS SEAM TO BE WORKING THAT WOULD MAKE LITTLE SINCE. THE RECENT RECALL FOR THE ECM ON THE MATRIX & COROLLA INDICATE THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE MANUFACTURE OF ECM UNITS FOR A MUCH LONGER PERIOD OF TIME SINCE MY TUNDRA IS EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE FOR OVER 5 YEARS NOW AND THE TOYOTA DEALERS AND OTHER TOYOTA SPECIALTY SHOPS CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM SINCE THERE ARE NO ENGINE CODES AND THE FACT THAT IT WILL START AND RUN FINE AFTER IT COOLS DOWN. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR IT TO DIE AND NOT START AT ALL TO HOPE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 27, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA WHICH HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE "REPAIRED" WITHIN THE FIRST 4,000 MILES OF DRIVING BUT THE FRONT DISC ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP WITHIN 10-15,000 MILES OF ADDITIONAL "REPAIRS". THE REAR BRAKES ARE FREQUENTLY BATHED IN OIL FROM LEAKING REAR-ED SEALS CAUSED, I'M TOLD, BY PLUGGED REAR-END VENTS. THE VENT HAS BEEN CLEANED OR REPLACED AND THE REAR SEALS REPLACED FIVE TIMES IN THE HISTORY OF THE CAR (NOW 109,000 MILES). THE BIAS BETWEEN THE BRAKES IS EXTREMELY FAVORING THE FRONT BRAKES AND THE ABS HAS NOT WORKED FOR SOME TIME. PANIC BRAKING, ESPECIALLY IN RAIN-SOAKED OR SNOW-COVERED SURFACES ENTIRELY IS ENTIRELY INSUFFICIENT AND DANGEROUS. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED BY TOYOTA'S RESPONSIVENESS TO THESE PROBLEMS AND SEEMING INABILITY TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS. I'VE READ NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER TUNDRA OWNERS. THIS IS A PERVASIVE, PERSISTENT AND LIFE-THREATENING DESIGN FLAW THAT IS, APPARENTLY, UNFIXABLE. *TR

Aug 01, 2010

STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA FRAME RUST. *TR

Jul 10, 2010

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TRAILER HITCHES

1 complaint

(1). I PURCHASED A NEW 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA EXTENDED CAB LIMITED AT PRICE TOYOTA IN DELAWARE. IN FEBRUARY 2009 I OBSERVED RUST THROUGH OF BRACKET FROM BED TO FRAME VISIBLE THROUGH REAR WHEEL WELL. REQUESTED THAT MY WIFE REPORT THIS TO LIBERTY TOYOTA IN NJ DURING ROUTINE 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE. SHE WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS "NOT A PROBLEM". (2). IN SEPTEMBER 2009 TRUCK WAS AGAIN TAKEN TO LIBERTY TOYOTA FOR 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE, PURCHASE OF 5 NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. LIBERTY TOYOTA SERVICE TOLD MY WIFE THAT THE TRUCK WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE THEY COULD NO LONGER ALIGN THE VEHICLE AND NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. LIBERTY TOOK PHOTOS OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK AND TRANSMITTED THEM TO TOYOTA. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER LIBERTY TOLD MY WIFE THAT TOYOTA'S POSITION WAS THAT BECAUSE OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE (9 YEARS AND 110,000 MILES ) THAT THEY WOULD DO NOTHING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. (3). IN LATE SEPTEMBER 2009 I PURCHASED A 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW CAB 4 DOOR TUNDRA LIMITED AS A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR MY WIFE A TOYOTA RUNNEMEAD, NJ. ON THAT SAME OCCASION THE 2000 TUNDRA WAS PUT ON LIFT AND INSPECTED WITH A POWERFUL LIGHT. OBSERVED VARIOUS RUST THROUGH OF BRACKETS AND AT LEAST ONE FIST SIZED HOLE THROUGH THE FRAME. THIS WAS WITNESSED BY THE TOYOTA RUNNEMEADE SALES PERSON, GENERAL MANAGER, SALES MANAGER, AND SERVICE MANAGER. ALL AGREED THAT THIS WAS WORST CASE OF RUST THEY HAD SEEN, AND WERE OF THE OPINION THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE. (4). IN OCTOBER 2009 I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER. A FEW DAYS LATER I AGAIN CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT "TOYOTA IS STUDYING THE PROBLEM". THIS SOUNDED LIKE A STALL TACTIC AND GAVE ME LITTLE HOPE FOR ANY VOLUNTARY POSITIVE ACTION FROM TOYOTA. AS OF TODAY 11 NOVEMBER 2009 I HAVE HAD NO FURTHER CONTACT FROM TOYOTA. (5). I HAVE PURCHASED OR HELPED PURCHASE 5 TOYOTA TRUCKS FOR MY FAMILY. TOTAL EXPENDITURE APPROXIMATELY $150,000. *TR

Nov 06, 2009

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. IT SUFFERS FROM SEVERE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE RUST. THE RUST AND METAL IS LITERALLY FLAKING OFF IN LARGE SHEETS. MY STEERING FLUID LINES CORRODED AND BURST CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID AND POWER STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS LAST FALL. THIS SPRING MY RUSTED BRAKE LINE BURST AND CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. MY WIFE WAS COMING OUT OF A BUSINESS ONTO A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY. SHE HAD TO DRIVE IT INTO A DITCH TO AVERT A T-BONE COLLISION ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY. I CAN HEAR UNEXPLAINABLE SOUNDS FROM THE REAR FRAME AREA AND MY CURRENT MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE INSPECTED WHEN DUE. I UNDERSTAND OTHERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND I WANT TO ASSURE YOU THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE OUT THERE JUST LIKE ME. THE VEHICLE HAS OTHERWISE BEEN MECHANICALLY SOUND. TOYOTA HAS NO RECALL NOTICE AND I HAVE GONE THROUGH THERE PROCESS BEFORE TO NO AVAIL. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL INSISTED UPON. *TR

Nov 05, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA, ACCESS CAB, 4WD TRUCK WITH 160,000 +/- MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO LIVED IN THE AKRON, OHIO AREA. I HAVE NOTICED SIGNIFICANT SECTION LOSS TO FRAME MEMBERS, CROSS MEMBERS AND CAB SUPPORTS. PRESENTLY, THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY PERFORATED ON THE UNDERNEATH SIDE NEAR THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER MIDDLE CAB SUPPORT HAS CORRODED COMPLETELY OFF, THE FRONT DRIVERS CAB SUPPORT HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY AWAY AND THE FRONT BUMPER/IMPACT GUARD HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TWO SEPARATE TIMES. THEY HAVE RESPONDED PROMPTLY ALL THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS STILL BE INVESTIGATED AT THE "EXECUTIVE LEVEL". ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE FUEL TANK STRAP DUE TO FAILURE FROM CORROSION. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL SHAPE AND BODY IS NEARLY FLAWLESS. I HAVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE. THE FRAME SEEMS TO BE MOST SEVERELY DETERIORATED AT THE BOXED SECTION NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (I.E. NOT TOWING/NO PAYLOAD) THIS WOULD LIKELY BE THE POINT IN THE STRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH MAXIMUM BENDING. DUE TO THE BOX DESIGN- IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO INSPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SECTION LOSS; ALTHOUGH, AS PREVIOUSLY STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE RAIL IS COMPLETELY PERFORATED ALONG THE UNDERNEATH SIDE. I CAN ATTEST THAT MY FATHER HAS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA WITH NO DETERIORATION. IT IS UNCLEAR IF TOYOTA USED A DIFFERENT TREATMENT FOR THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. MOST ALARMING TO ME, IS HOW QUICKLY Y THE CORROSION HAS PROGRESSED. SINCE LAST SEPTEMBER, THE CORROSION HAS PROGRESSED FROM A SURFACE RUST APPEARANCE INTO BUBBLING AND COMPLETE DETERIORATION. *TR

Oct 12, 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 139234. UPDATED 11/06/09 *BF ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. UPDATED 11/09/09*JB

Oct 09, 2009

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

WHILE PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER WITH OUR 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5-V8, WE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE, WE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES, WE STARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN, FOUND WE HAD POWER, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE WAS STILL ON. WE DROVE ANOTHER 100 MILES TO OUT DESTINATION. AFTER SEVERAL HOURS, WE STARTED THE TRUCK AGAIN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ON ANYMORE. WE HAD A COMPUTER CHECK RAN AND THE CODE P1121 CAME UP AND WE WERE TOLD IT WOULD REQUIRE AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK FOR 58 DAYS WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, BUT WENT OFF AGAIN. *TR

May 03, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

BOUGHT MY 2000 TUNDRA 6 YEARS AGO, I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR BRAKE WORK, I HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF 3 SETS OF ROTORS ON IT, ABOUT EVERY 12K MILES THE VEHICLE SHAKES BADLY WHEN BRAKING. IT IS NOW IN THE SHOP AGAIN TODAY AND SHOP SAYS IT NEEDS ROTORS AGAIN. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW EVERYDAY NORMAL DRIVING CAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE TOYOTA TUNDRA AND BRAKE SYSTEMS. *TR

Nov 18, 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WE OWN 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA W/55,000 MILES. PURCHASED & SERVICED BY SAME TOYOTA DEALER. TOOK FOR ROUTINE SERVICE 6/9/08 & CONCERN GAS TANK LEAKING. TOLD US "NOT WORTH FIXING" TOYOTA REP CAME & TOOK PICTURES. THE DEALER SAID PER THE REP TOYOTA IS GOING TO BUY IT BACK. IF WE NEED A RENTAL TOYOTA WOULD PAY SINCE IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED THROUGH & PITTED. WE INSPECTED & FOUND WHERE THE FRAME MEASURED ONLY 65/1000' THICK. IT'S THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE AS THE 95-00 TACOMAS. AFTER 7 WEEKS WAITING & CHECKING, PER TOYOTA THE TUNDRA ISN'T PART OF TACOMA BUYBACK. THEY OFFERED $2,000 TOWARD NEW OR CERTIFIED TOYOTA. WE'RE NOT AN ISOLATED CASE OF UNSAFE RUSTING ON THIS TUNDRA. HERE'S JUST SOME COMMENTS FOUND IN BLOGS & RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS & CONCERNS ABOUT THE 2000 TUNDRA: -MY FATHER WAS DRIVING HIS 2000 TUNDRA WHEN THE BACK END JUMPED OFF THE ROAD & ALMOST CRASHED THE TRUCK. COME TO FIND OUT, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF & HIT THE TRUCK. THE TIRE ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD & ALMOST TOOK OUT A BUNCH OF CARS. WE LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK & THE WHOLE FRAME LOOKS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO CRUMBLE AWAY' -MY TUNDRA ALSO A 2000 RUSTED OUT PRETTY GOOD AROUND THE FRAME & IN BETWEEN THE BED & FRAME.., HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT & REAR BUMPERS & HAVE THE ROCKER PANELS SPRAYED WITH TOUGH STUFF -MY FATHER IN LAW HAS A 2000 TUNDRA THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT VERY BAD. HIS TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES... WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH RUST IT HAD ON THE FRAME.. - I HAVE ABOUT 93K MILES ON MY TUNDRA'& WAS TOLD THAT MY FRAME IS RUSTING SO BAD I SHOULD CONSIDER TRADING IT IN OR SELLING' -I'M FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE & HAVE SERIOUS FRAME ROT. IT'S ROTTED THROUGH' I HAVE A 2000 W/83,000 MILES.' -I HAVE MORE RUST THAN I WOULD LIKE ON MY 2000 WITH 56K MILES' -I HAVE A 2000, W/44000 MILES & HAS JUST FAILED STATE INSP. I WAS TOLD ' MY TUNDRA IS WORTHLESS TO ME UNLESS I PAY $638 TO REPAIR THE FRAME' WE DID TAKE OUR TRUCK HOME AND ARE CONCERNED. THIS IS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Aug 25, 2008

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SHIFT LEVER DISINTEGRATED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THEY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE A BRACKET TO FIX THE SHIFT LEVER. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE DEALER AWAITING THE REPAIR WORK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SHIFTER SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR. UPDATED 12/18/06. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR BEGAN IN SUMMER OF 2005. HE STARTED THE VEHICLE STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD. ONLY BY CAREFULLY PUMPING THE GAS PEDAL UP AND DOWN WAS HE ABLE TO ATTAIN APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO SEE IF OTHERS HAD EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM. WITHIN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, HE FOUND SOMEONE ELSE WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE CONNECTION WHERE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR WIRE CONNECTS TO ITS FEMALE CONNECTOR. WHICH WAS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE CONNECTOR AND IT SEEMED CONNECTED. HE PUSHED THE CONNECTOR DOWN HARD AND TO HIS ASTONISHMENT IT CLICKED INTO PLACE. WHICH SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED TWO YEARS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM PRESENTED ITSELF AGAIN. ONCE HE ARRIVED HOME, HE CLICKED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SECURELY IN PLACE. HE USED SOME COPPER ELECTRICAL WIRE AND WIRED THE CONNECTOR FIRMLY IN PLACE. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS BEST GUESS TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR: WAS THE DESIGN OF THE PLASTIC WAS FAULTY. THE PLASTIC TAB WASN'T LARGE ENOUGH TO HOLD IT SECURELY IN THE SOCKET AND OVER TIME, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED IT TO COME LOOSE. ALSO, THE STARTER FAILED. UPDATED 03/08/10

Nov 24, 2006

PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COLUMN GEAR SHIFT WAS PLACED INTO PARK ATOP A HILL WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AFTER INITIAL PARKING OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REENTER THE VEHICLE AND STOP THE FORWARD MOTION INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWNHILL 60-70 YARDS AND TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. AFTER THE CRASH, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE COLUMN GEAR SHIFT WAS IN PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS STILL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP. UPDATED 03/28/06. *JB

Jan 25, 2006

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

THE SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF, DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AT ABOUT 21000 MILES. AFTER I PARKED THE TRUCK, I WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT IT TO REVERSE OR ANY OTHER GEAR. I HAD THE VEHICULE TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SHIFT LEVER, TUBE STEERING, SUPPORT TILT MECHANISM, AND SHAFT CONTROL. (COVERED UNDER WARRANTY) AT 44, 000 MILES. THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND TO A TOYOTA CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE, THEY STATED SINCE MY VEHICULE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. I FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR SINCE THIS IS A RECCURING PROBLEM THAT IS PART OF THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE SHIFT LEVER IS A PART THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIVE CYCLE OF THE VEHICULE. THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF THE DEFFECT ; THEY SHOULD BEAR THE COST. *AK

Mar 06, 2005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

OXYGEN SENSORS CONSTANTLY FAIL. I HAVE REPLACED TWICE AND ANOTHER IS CURRENTLY OUT. TOYOTA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY INSTEAD OF RECALLING AND FIXING THE PROBLEM. THE SECOND O2 SENSOR WAS OUT WITHIN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD BUT I DIDN'T FIX B/C I ALREADY HAD IT REPAIRED ONCE. OF 3, I WAS REIMBURSED FOR 1.*AK

Dec 23, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL 4 OXYGEN SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WASN'T BAD ENOUGH FOR A TOTAL RECALL. *SC RECALL CAMPAIGN: RECALL NUMBER: 99V347003. THE TOWING PACKET LIGHT KIT HAD BLOWN OUT AND WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BEING DRIVEN BY THE CONSUMER. WHEN STARTED AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE CHECKED AGAIN IT REGISTERED A CODE OF P0505/POSSIBLE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TC

Dec 16, 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

THE BRAKE ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN APPLIED. THE REAR DRUMS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH NEW SHOES AND THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TURNED WITH NEW PADS AT 26,894 MILES UNDER WARRANTY AND AT 60,000 I HAVE HAD TO HAVE BOTH REWORKED AGAIN. YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD DEMAND A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 27, 2004

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

THE VEHICLES BRAKE ROTORS AND DRUMS WERE WARPED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING. *NLM THERE WAS A VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING, THE TIRE SEEMED TO BE WORN ON THE INSIDE, THE A/C MADE A NOISE WHEN TURNED ON HIGH, AND THE FRONT SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. *SCC *JB

Sep 02, 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED SINCE THE DAY WE PURCHASED. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX HAVE FAILED. DEALER(S) SAID WHEELS OR BRAKES OR TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM. REPLACED WHEELS AND BRAKES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOLD CONSUMER TO REPLACE TIRES. WE SAID WE WOULD IF THEY PROVE THIS IS THE PROBLEM BY PUTTING TIRES ON TO CHECK IT. ONE DEALER WOULD NOT. WE FOUND ONE THAT WOULD. NEW, HIGH QUALITY TIRES RESULTED IN SAME VIBRATION. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST. THIS IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND RESOURCES. DEALER WAS ABLE TO LIE AND SAY THEY DIDN'T PUT NEW TIRES ON (AT THE INSISTANCE OF THE 'DISTRICT REP'. THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS WORN COMPLETELY DOWN ON THE OUTER EDGE, AND OTHER THREE WERE OK. DOCUMENTED WITHIN ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE THE ENTIRE LIFE OF VEHICLE. TOYOTA 'RECOMMENDS' 26 PSI IN FRONT TIRES TO DAMPEN KNOWN VIBRATION. TIRES DESIGNED FOR 35 PSI. THIS SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTS VALUE OF VEHICLE, AS AFTER ARBITRATION LOSS WE TRIED TO TRADE, BUT DEALER SAID HE KNEW OF DEFECT IN FRONT END OF 2000 TUNDRA'S AND WOULD NOT EVEN GIVE US WHOLESALE TRADE VALUE. HIS TEST DRIVE CONFIRMED VIBRATION. IN ADDITION, WE NEED TO REPLACE TIRES OFTEN DUE TO DEFECT. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA!*AK

Aug 12, 2003

CHILD SEAT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WE OWN A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP. WHILE RESEARCHING THE TETHER STRAP SYSTEM BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THE GUIDE BAR HAS AN OPENING FACING TOWARDS THE DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE TETHER STRAP TO BE HELD SECURELY. WE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THIS AND WAS TOLD ALL TUNDRAS ARE MADE THIS WAY AND THAT IT IS NOT A DEFECT AND THAT IT COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THIS CONCERNS ME THAT I CANNOT UTILIZE ALL SAFETY FEATURES OF MY CAR SEAT IN THE PICKUP. I NEED TO HAVE TWO CAR SEATS IN THE TRUCK SO SIMPLY PUTTING THE CAR SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT AN OPTION. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A WAY FOR THAT GUIDE BAR TO BE PUT IN CORRECTLY SO THAT IT WOULD GUIDE THE STAP TO THE TETHER ANCHOR THAT IS AVAILABLE ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FLOOR. OTHERWISE THERE SHOULD NOT BE AN ANCHOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SINCE IT CANNOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY BECAUSE OF THE GUIDE BAR ISSUE AS IT NOW STANDS.

Jul 30, 2003

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, DOME LIGHT COMES ON BY ITSELF. HAS TO STOP VEHICLE/OPEN AND CLOSE DOORS TO GET LIGHT TO GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT LIGHT ONLY COMES ON ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN DRIVING OVER POT HOLES.

Feb 06, 2002

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD ROAD NOISE LIKE DOORS NOT CLOSING. ALSO, AIR CAME THROUGH THE DOORS. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK NEW SEALS WERE INSTALLED AROUND DOOR OPENINGS BY THE DEALER. DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES AND ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS OPEN DUE TO LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILURE. KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION. ALARM GOES OFF BY ITSELF DUE TO SHOCK SENSOR SHORTING OUT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE. *YH

Feb 06, 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER CAN SMELL EXHAUST FUMES COMING THROUGH CAB OF VEHICLE. HAVE YET TO CONTACT DEALER. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT ROAD NOISE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. ALSO THE RADIO WAS OF NO USE BECAUSE HE CAN?T HEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOVE 40 MPH. *YH

Feb 06, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

ON 06/15/2001 MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA RECEIVED WARRANTY REPAIRS AS FOLLOWS: REPLACED FRONT ROTORS, FRONT PADS, REAR DRUMS, REAR BRAKE SHOES, REAR PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT STRUT KITS ON BOTH WHEELS. ALL WORK WAS NECESSARY DUE TO VIBRATION DURING BRAKING ABOVE 40 MPH. CLASSIC TOYOTA IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS DID THE WARRANTY WORK AND TOLD ME THERE WAS A TSB CALLING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT STRUTS. ADDITIONALLY, I WAS TOLD THIS ACTION WOULD FIX THE VIBRATION PROBLEMS. MY BRAKES OPERATED SMOOTHLY FOR APPROX. 3,000 MI. MY TRUCK ONCE AGAIN VIBRATES DURING BRAKING CONDITIONS ABOVE 40 MPH. THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS THAT POSE SAFETY CONCERNS, MOST ESPECIALLY IN WET OR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CLASSIC TOYOTA IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS AND THEY HAVE INDICATED THERE ARE OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH REPEAT BRAKE ISSUES SIMILAR TO MINE. I INQUIRED ABOUT A PERMANANT SOLUTION ISSUE FROM TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THERE ISN'T ANY INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THIS. I FREQUENT A TUNDRA OWNERS' WEBSITE AND HAVE DISCOVERED THIS IS A WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT HOW LONG TOYOTA WILL CONTINUE TO REPLACE AFFECTED BRAKE PARTS BEFORE CLAIMING IT A WEAR ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT HOW THIS MATTER WILL BE HANDLED WHEN MY WARRANTY EXPIRES. ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. SINCERELY, [XXX]. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Sep 02, 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,TIRES

1 complaint

THIS TRUCK HAS DEFECTS IN THE STEEING,TIRES,BRAKES, AIRBAGS,AND HADLING.AT 6244 MILES,STEER TIRES WERE AT 6/32(12/32 NEW)COPLAINED TO DELER THEY SAID NORMAL TIRE WEAR,NEEDS ROTATED! THIS FRONT END SLID, SQEELED,JUMPS AROUND CORNERS!TWO ENG. TOM SUPERITTS&LEE HAMMLER FROM K.C. CORP. SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH TRUCK!THERE BOSS STEVE EISBAMRTH WILL NOW BUY ME TIRES BUT WON'T ADMIT THE IS A PROBLEM. THIS OFFER DIDN'T HAPPEN UNTILL I TOLD THEM I WAS TURING THIS IN TO NHTSA, THEN THEY WANTED TO KEEP ME QUIET. I AM READY TO TURN THIS TRUCK BACK TO THEM BECAUSE OF THERE BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BAD PRODUCT. BOTTOM LINE ON SAFETY CORNERS ON WET PAVEMENT LIKE ON PATCHES OF ICE WHEN I WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, BRAKES VIBRATED, TIRES SLID, AND ON IMPACT RT. BUMPER BENT IN TO TIRE RT. FENDER CREASED BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT. THIS TRUCK SHOULD GO IN FOR FURTHER TESTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*AK (DOT NUMBER: AP72EW1123 TIRESIZE: P265/70R16)

Feb 18, 2001

Crash: 1

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

ACCELERATER WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL TOOK OVER, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON INPACT.*AK

Dec 11, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES

1 complaint

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE, CAUSING FRONT TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. FRONT BRAKES WOULD GRAB/VIBRATE WHEN VEHICLE GOT HOT, AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND IT INFORMED CONSUMER OF RACK AND PINION STEERING PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Dec 07, 2000

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

CONSISTENTLY BUMPY RIDE EVEN SWITCHING TIRE PRESSURES. ALSO UNSTABLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265-70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265-70-16 )

Nov 24, 2000

SUSPENSION,TIRES

1 complaint

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 3 SETS OF DUNLOP GT TIRES (P265 70 R16) EVERY 12000 MILES DUE TO WEAR, VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN, POSSIBLY A SUSPENSION PROBLEM OR TIRE PROBLEM. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000

TIRES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

SPARE TIRE RELEASED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND TOWING 5TH WHEEL, CAUSING DAMAGE TO RV TRUCK. COMPLETE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE HAS ALSO FALLEN OUT, THE ONLY PART LEFT WAS CRANK. THEREFORE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 31, 2000

STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 02, 2000

STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING ON A BUMPY SECTION OF INTERSTATE 40 (BETWEEN FT SMITH AND LITTLE ROCK,AR), ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS UNLOCKED AUTOMATICALLY AND EACH TIME I WOULD HIT A BUMP, THE DOME LIGHT WOULD FLICKER (TO THE BUMPS IN THE ROAD) AS IF THE DOORS WERE AJAR. BOTH TIMES, THIS WAS CORRECTED (DOME LIGHT STOPPED FLICKERING) WHEN I PULLED OVER AND RECLOSED ALL THE DOORS ON THE 4 DOOR TRUCK. *AK

Feb 13, 2000

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