2000 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cross member · 14 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- spare tire · 13 records
- frame rust · 8 records
- frame rusted · 7 records
- fuel tank · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k 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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was being inspected by reliable toyota (located at 3521 e sunshine st, springfield, mo 65809, [redacted]), rust was discovered all over the entire frame. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 188,000.
ODI 11221701
Body
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 said there was no recall on this vehicle nor any type of buy back program for it. Sad that this truck was not repaired as this was a known…
ODI 11231087
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to lake country toyota ([redacted], baxter, mn) who indicated that the recall remedy could not be performed due to excessive rust and corrosion to the front subframe of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 157,000.…
ODI 11164908
Body · Unknown Or Other
I has a lot corrosion in the chasis holes i can't place the spare tire because the corrosion it's everywhere
ODI 11152520
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to toyota of braintree [redacted], located at [redacted], braintree, ma 02184) and the recall was repaired in february of 2012. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an exhaust service in october of 2018 and the mechanic noticed that the entire…
ODI 11149942
Body
This vehicle has two safety recalls but toyota refuses to address the issue because they say its too old of a recall. And it not a new vehicle.
ODI 11170987
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 · 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 · 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
Body
My 2000 tundra frame has rusted through to the point that it does not pass the va state inspection. There is a frame recall for tundras of this make and model, however my vin is not included in the recall for some reason. Toyota says that nhtsa determines what vins are included. I have significant rust including holes in the frame as well as a sway bar on the front passenger side that has totally broken away due to…
ODI 11054226
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (carter toyota, 160 w 3rd ave, colville, wa 99114) and was informed that he was responsible for any…
ODI 11075041
Body · Trailer Hitches · Wheels
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…
ODI 10993390
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the support beams connected to the chassis, which held the bed, plates, spring seat, and rear back end plates were all severely rusted. When these areas were touched, they detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was previously included in and reapired per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The contact took the vehicle to a certified…
ODI 10985943
Body
Vehicle was recalled due to holes in the frame. At 139080 miles toyota junctions inspected it and plugged hole and also sprayed the frame as a cover up, instead of replacing it. After 1000s of dollars of work done to alot of rust. We are now at 152000 miles and it is a total rust and holes thru out.
ODI 10972348
Body
Severe frame rust, purchase truck from toyota dealer in 2015. Toyota recall in nov. 2009 that ended 2012. I was told by the dealer truck was inspected in 2012 and pass. I have plenty of picture's but can't upload here.
ODI 10949531
Body · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 10939029
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
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
Body · Structure · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While searching for the spare tire, the contact was unable to locate the tire and realized that the tire had fallen off and the rear cross member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to mendenhall auto center ([redacted], juneau, ak 99801) and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it…
ODI 11024103
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing service, the technician noticed that the entire frame was rusted out. The vehicle could not be driven. The failure occurred without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not return the contact's call. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v444000 (structure)…
ODI 10893144
Body
The total frame is rusted with holes, was taken to local dealership due to recall of frame, and was told there is nothing they could do because toyota does not supply them with the chemicals nor the equipment to fix the issue, if i wanted it fixed to take it back to new jersey were it was originally purchased. This is a hazard to my teenage driver as well as others due to at any point the vehicle may break apart…
ODI 10855066
Body
Recall for undercarriage, according to service personal my truck did not meet criteria to be replaced so all that was done was sand off rust and repaint. So now went for inspection and it will not pass it is unsafe to drive. So this was pure negligence on your part to not fix it properly so at this time i have the backing of my mechanic to pursue this issue to see that my truck get a new undercarriage which it…
ODI 11039882
Body
2000 toyota tundra fram rusted through in 3 areas. Toyota dealership would not help with this
ODI 11019462