2000 Toyota Tundra Rotor Problems

69
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 69 stored complaint records:

0 indicate a crash
0 indicate injury
1 indicate fire

What owners report

front rotors · 11 records
rotors replaced · 9 records
brake rotors · 8 records
brake pads · 8 records
applying brakes · 7 records
shake violently · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
1–30k mi	23
30–60k mi	20
60–100k mi	4
100–150k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

July 25, 2003 · 20,000 miles
Rotor
I am a owner of a 2000 toyota tundra sr5. I have had my my brakes and rotors replaced twice within the last three years. Every few thousand miles into a new set of brakes and rotors the truck begins to pulsate and vibrate under moderate braking situations, usually on freeways and highways. The sensation is rather scary and violent at times. I can not believe that a company so well respected as toyota would allow…
ODI 10030266
July 24, 2003 · 36,000 miles
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Brake vibration on 2000 toyota tundra 2x4 sr5 extended cab. *ak
ODI 10029052
July 9, 2003 · 65,000 miles
Pads · Rotor
Excessive pulsation from brakes causing unsafe braking condition. Brake pads and rotors wear out and get warped very frequently.*ak
ODI 10025909
July 8, 2003
Rotor
The rotors on my my tumdra are warped and this causes a pulsating in the baking of the vehicle. I have changed the rotors and that fixed it for about one month, the rotors are warped again.*ak
ODI 10028427
July 4, 2003 · 75,000 miles
Rotor
2000 toyota tundra pickup brake pulsation problem. Have tried new front brake pads twice, and new front rotors once.he problem keeps coming back. Know several people with the same problem on these trucks. In the mountains where i live this is very unsafe. Toyota needs to recall these trucks and fix this problem!. *ak
ODI 10033355
July 2, 2003
Pads · Rotor
I am an original owner of a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 with 40,000 miles and i love it. My car started shaking problem since the first 5,000 miles and has had 3 brake jobs done by brake masters. The car is still vibrating.*ak when i was still under warranty i have called the local toyota dealer to schedule warranty repair but they would not admit any recall or other problems. However, they were willing to repair outside…
ODI 10026087
July 1, 2003 · 32,000 miles
Rotor
When braking, the vehicle shakes violently. I have had the rotors replaced and it stops the problem for a short time (1-2 months) but problem persists. *jb
ODI 10028544
July 1, 2003 · 65,000 miles
Rotor
2000 toyota tundra sr5 v8 access cab 4wd 66000 miles, brakes pulsate strongly when braking, causing unsafe braking.*ak
ODI 10025240
June 19, 2003 · 74,500 miles
Rotor
I own a 2000 toyota tundra. My complaint is very similar to many others, it concerns the front brakes of this vehicle. My brakes are warping under normal driving conditions and have been turned once, only to have the problem return in days. Now i must have new rotors installed even though my brake pads are virtually new. Since i bought this vehicle used, the used car warranty does not cover this problem. Toyota is…
ODI 10023429
May 6, 2003 · 46,000 miles
Pads · Rotor
Brakes on 2000 toyota tundra failed, feel extremely unsafe, vibration when braking. Brakes were redone under warranty at 30,000 miles and now at 46,000 miles need $2000, all new parts. *jb
ODI 10018348
April 22, 2003 · 35,819 miles
Rotor
2000 tundra serious front end vibration. Discover rotors were warped after only 35,000 miles. Dealer said it is not from excessive braking because pads were at 50%. Toyota has been aware of the problem and has redesigned brakes for the vehicle and released several service bulletins on the matter. But now i an 4 months out of warranty and they are charging 1500 dollars for a repair that should be a recall. The…
ODI 10018678
February 10, 2003 · 8,000 miles
Rotor
Brake vibrations/shudder/ bounce since about 8000 miles. I now have 45000 on the truck and i have had the truck in multiple times to fix vibrations i feel while braking. The dealership lead tech rode with me and felt the vibrations. They have performed several fixes has toyota released to no avail. I pull a large boat, and at times, i am not very confident in the brakes on my truck. Not exactly the feeling you want…
ODI 10008294
January 1, 2003 · 60,000 miles
Rotor
Own a 2000 toyota tundra 4 door v-8 truck. Bought new in february 2000. (1) brakes operated normally until about 60000 miles at around the end of 2002. (2) applying brakes lightly to slow down from normal freeway speed vibration/pulsation /shaking occurred. Sometimes worse than at other times. At first, 1st reaction was to get off the brakes, but, in time, got used to vibration. Not sure what long term effect or…
ODI 10118194
October 9, 2002 · 7,000 miles
Pads · Rotor
While driving at any speed, the brakes didn't stop vehicle at a safe distance. Also, while applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake violently. The brake pads/rotors had been replaced three times. Manufacturer had been informed of the problem.*ak *jb *nlm
ODI 10044026
October 1, 2002
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Lower Ball Joint · Rotor
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…
ODI 10138930
July 13, 2002 · 55,000 miles
Rotor
The braking systems on the 2000 tundra are insufficient to stop the bigger wheels. The calipers, brake pads, and rotors are too small so when brake is applied the rotors would warped and cause a tremendous vibration.*ak prior to seeking remedies from agencies, i tried to repair the problems numerous times but to no avail. I used slotted rotors, drilled rotors, and expensive pads but they all resulted in the same…
ODI 10100242
July 1, 2002
Rotor
Brake rotors had a chronic warping problem. Has had vehicle for 2 years, and had rotors replaced 6 times. Dealer advised consumer that manufacturer was aware that rotors were inadequate.*ak
ODI 8015166
June 10, 2002 · 30,000 miles
Arm · Caliper · Hub · Pads · Rotor
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
ODI 10101825
April 1, 2002 · 45,000 miles
Rotor
Front disc brakes warp rotors and shudder excessively after several rotor replacements at short service intervals. I am not the first person with this complaint as evident with many internet complaints. *jb
ODI 10152183
January 10, 2002 · 35,000 miles
Rotor
Brake rotors warping causing a vibration when brakes are applied. This seems to be a problem on early models of the toyota tundra there is a service bullent out for the problem but you are not told about it until the warranty has expired. I have replaced the rotors four times on this truck
Fire reported
ODI 10096168
January 1, 2002 · 35,000 miles
Rotor
My brakes have a design flaw resulting in severe vibration when applying the brakes. The brakes wear down very quickly and do not work very well- i have to downshift in order to help me stop. This is very dangerous. Toyota put out 2 technical service bulletins ( br004-002,br003-02) . Toyota will not remedy this very dangerous design flaw- help! *ak
ODI 10088461
December 10, 2001 · 15,000 miles
Rotor
Brakes, warped brake discs. Have had to replace brake pads on several occasions, as well as having my rotors turned and machined. All mechanics involved have explained that toyota has used inferior/defective brake components on tundra and seqouia vehicles since the 2000 model year. Furthermore, it was explained that there should be a recall on these defective parts because of the severity of the problem and the…
ODI 10068140
June 16, 2001 · 8,000 miles
Rotor
When the brake pedal is depressed pedal shimmies and shakes severely. The problem is worse when driving on an incline. Turned the rotors twice in attempt to correct the problem. Tsb 10003954 was issued. *ak rotors were turned by an independent mechanic not by a dealer. The dealership have refused repair on vehicle due to warranty issues. *la
ODI 10079322
June 8, 2001 · 7,125 miles
Drum · Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact was driving down an incline approximately between 35-45 mph, on normal road conditions. While pressure was applied to the brake the vehicle began to shake violently. The driver was able to continue in operation. The failure occurrences were during travel on; an downward incline, high rate of speed on a highway, and exiting from a ramp. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10312141
May 18, 2001
Drum · Rotor
Front rotors and rear drums are warping about every 15,000 miles requiring replacement of rotors, drums, shoes, and pads. This has been happening since the vehicle was new. Several tsb's have been issued on this subject to no avail. My concern is that there is a design flaw in the brake system that may lead to either catastrophic or repetitive system failure which may in turn lead to personal injury or death. It is…
ODI 747783