2000 Toyota Tundra Service Brakes Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11270720
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
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…
ODI 11222135
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11083297
Body · Service Brakes · Structure
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!…
ODI 10917354
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
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.
ODI 10823460
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
Body · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10818117
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
Body · Service Brakes · Wheels
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.
ODI 11084040
Service Brakes
The front brakes cause the whole truck to shake while stopping. First set of rotors were installed february 2010, within 6 months same problem. Second set installed and the same problem has returned within 6 months. Problem continues to get worse. What can be done to correct this problem. It's too expensive to replace every 6 months and the truck is becoming unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10458155
Service Brakes
I have 155,000 miles on my toyota truck and had the front rotors replaced 7 times and three of those sets i had turned. The problem started at 18,000 miles i took it to dealer were i was told the rear brakes are not self adjusting like on every other truck makers. They turned the rotors and adjusted the rears but it only lasted a few thousand miles before the front rotors were warped again. I do not pull a trailer…
ODI 10485108
Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10577421
Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10583741
Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10617877
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