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5TBBT481XYS••••••2000 Toyota TUNDRA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2000 Toyota TUNDRA build (22 vs 8).
22on this build
855on the model
107builds in total
Most reportedStructure 14Service Brakes 4Hydraulic 4Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJun 2019
Frame rust so bad truck will not pass state inspection. This condition found on annual state inspection. From pics mechanic took, I am now afraid to drive vehicle. Some attachment brackets/bars not even connected and rusted completely in half. I called toyota corporate and they…
SteeringJun 2017
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…
Visibility/wiperJan 2013
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…
SuspensionJul 2011
I purchased the 2000 toyota tundra in july of 2010, about a year later on july 4th 2011, the front passenger wheel broke off at the ball joints lodging the wheel under the vehicle, when this happened I was going about 65mph down the interstate. Luckily I was able to safely move…
Service BrakesJan 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…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TBBT481XYS019581 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.