2000 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 50
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 50 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- spare tire · 9 records
- ball joint · 6 records
- frame rust · 6 records
- cross member · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- rust frame · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
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…
Crash reported
ODI 11161084
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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…
Crash reported
ODI 11120849
Body · Suspension
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, [redacted], cookeville, tn 38501, [redacted]) indicated that the statute expired to receive the recall remedy and refused to repair the vehicle per…
ODI 11083127
Suspension
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.
ODI 11067393
Suspension
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 [redacted] and stated that the vin was not included in a…
ODI 11024574
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11018889
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11013094
Suspension
I purchased this vehicle less then 2 years ago unaware of the recall from a small dealer. When i went to replace the shocks was told about the recall. There is no way to replace them and now i don't know what to do with the truck. It's in great shape other then this. Can you help?
ODI 11000004
Structure · Suspension
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…
ODI 10929791
Suspension
I had just turned around in a parking lot and was pulling away when my right wheel assembly without warning came apart from the suspension and wedged sideways in the wheel well. Shortly before this i had been driving at 65 mph or faster and this would have been a devastating event.
ODI 10915177
Body · Suspension
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…
ODI 10930207
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaning on the driver side. After inspection, it was discovered that the cross member spare tire holder was corroded through the frame. In addition, the spring fractured the frame and caused the rear axle to move on the driver side. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000…
ODI 10874652
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10747702
Steering · Suspension
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
Crash reported
ODI 10679817
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10660737
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
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.…
ODI 10954445
Suspension · Underbody Shields
This vehicle as a lot of frame rust where the frame connects to the leaf springs. I have addressed this with toyota and they do not see it as an issue since it was not in one of the 20 states they considered "salt" states. This has been a known problem with tacomas and tundras within this vintage. If there is not perforation, then they see it as not a problem even though lots of scaling leads to perforations and…
ODI 10615598
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10592054
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the front passenger's side stabilizer bar and the frame was extremely rusted and resulted in deterioration. The contact had previously received notification of a manufacturer's recall pertaining to the failure however, the contact was advised that the recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10587072
Body · Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 10565727
Suspension · Wheels
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…
ODI 11063552
Steering · Suspension
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 [redacted], [xxx], supervisor case management dept. For help to address the n.h.t.s.a safety concerns…
ODI 10552517
Suspension
Approximately one year ago there was a separation of my ball joint on the driver side of my car. I was going about 25 mile an hour and basically my front end collapsed and the wheel separated from my vehicle. I took it to the local mechanic and had it repaired. Then on april 13th 2014 it happened again on my passenger side.this time i was rolling to a stop sign so the tire did not completely separate from the…
ODI 10582871
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
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…
ODI 10498371
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact had the recall component repaired. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 to 20 mph, the right front side of the vehicle dropped. The contact exiting and inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the…
ODI 10487291