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
I sent a letter (attached) to the toyota dealership and to toyota motor corporation. This is toyota corporate's response. It is unbelievable that a major car company able to sell and service cars in the u.s. Would respond in this fashion. There is a known issue. They didn't accept the required resultant action from the corrosion recall and remedy. They simply passed by treating the frame (path of least cost and…
ODI 10826158
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while at an inspection location, the mechanic stated that the sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who confirmed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
ODI 10819619
Body
The frame was seriously rusting. Toyota had a recall for this which was not notified to me via mail. One of the argument from toyota not to do this recall is that time window is over (at the same time one of their associate told that there is no time limit for a safety recall). The inspection department at the dealership was not including the damage on the frame in the inspection. In the recall for frame…
ODI 10785465
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While driving, the spare tire separated from the tire holder due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank straps and the subframe corroded. The dealer advised that the subframe repair was no longer available. The dealer replaced the fuel tank straps and the spare tire holder. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 10788308
Body · Unknown Or Other
Purchased 2000 tundra in 2005. Was made aware of a recall by toyota corp regarding rust issues with vehicle frame, gas tank strap, and spare tire fastener. I brought the vehicle to a local dealer december of 2012 for the frame inspection (tank strap and spare tire issue repaired on a separate date). I was told that a full inspection took place to include disassembling the bed of the truck. I was told that no…
ODI 10759964
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was in park, the contact noticed that the subframe was corroded around the rear driver side wheel well. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.
ODI 10758469
Body
Hello, can you provide some direction regarding frame rust on my 2000 toyota tundra, ( vin# [xxx]) ? I have contacted the dealer where i purchased the vehicle (friedrick's located in lebanon , pa). This dealer has since changed ownership and thus their store name. The new dealer refused to help me with my recall. I cannot get my truck inspected due to extreme frame rust. My inspection mechanic found this rust damage…
ODI 10818072
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected and sprayed with a corrosion protection compound. However, the vehicle started to corrode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10670223
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 · Underbody Shields
The bed of my 2000 tundra is rusting out where the cross members are welded to the bed and where the bolts are connected to the frame. Toyota replaced the frame in may of 2011. I looked online and there are other tundra owners with the same problems. I took the truck to a local toyota dealership as requested by toyota recall center and the service manager,head mechanic ,and customer service manager all looked at the…
ODI 10614821
Body
Frame of vehicle has rust perforation! Vehicle has no rust elsewhere, but the frame alone is rotting away in certain places. Toyota's recall only cover the spare tire area of the frame, but frame fracture would cause loss of control and lack of occupant protection. *tr
ODI 10614673
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe was severe rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to lynch toyota of manchester, ct where it was confirmed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. No assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was examined in 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure), but no service was performed due to…
ODI 11021784
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the front end of the frame and the front passenger's side stabilizer were completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both fuel tank straps were replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10578352
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact did not experience the failure; however she was concerned that she could be crashed into from the rear due to fast moving traffic. The failure and current mileage was 34,000. The vin was not available. *tr
ODI 10535459
Body
I believed that my vehicle's transmission overheated, so i had it towed to tri-county toyota in limerick pa. They checked it and found nothing wrong with transmission because they refused to test drive it due to rusted off of frame, right rear leaf spring shackle. Tri-county told me to take vehicle to sanatoga auto body in sanatoga pa to have them fix it, santatoga told me about recall and that tri-county should…
ODI 10526201
Body
Vehicle was taken to dealership to do safety recall inspection on 21 may 2013. On 22 may 2013 i was notified that the vehicle has a silver dollar hole in the front cross member, and that it would not be fixed as the limited recall notice has expired six months prior. I contacted toyota of usa for more information, they said that the frame replacement would not be done due to the notice expiring. The dealership told…
ODI 10513779
Body
My 2000 toyota tundra frame perforated the size of my fist due to rust near the rear shackle mounts on both sides this is the main load support area. I took this to wilson toyota of ames and the technician stated that i would have qualified for the recall but it expired. I had it inspected last summer in 2012 they said it was fine. Toyota stated that they only had to do a visual inspection for perforation. Now 3…
ODI 10504774
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the rear main frame exhibited numerous holes. The vehicle was currently being repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure). The technician informed that the main frame was completely damaged; however, the rear cross member was the only part being replaced as mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10511071
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure) a few years ago and while entering a service station at 2 mph, a loud noise was heard. Upon inspection, it was found that the spare tire had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and…
ODI 10494913
Body · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the frame and tires felt at if they were not aligned properly. Additionally, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician advised that the power steering…
ODI 10491828
Body · Power Train · Steering
Previous complaint not correct. Took vehicle to toyota newburgh ny for safety recall replace frame was told at time had to do power steering as leaking and rust and entire cost i had to pay though compain states they are responsible or they wouldn't pass inspection, i showed them. No other choice but to do & hope to recoupe later, yeah right. Truck went in complete frame was done remarkable fast, obvious why, as i…
ODI 10492320
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the technician stated that the frame was rusted and the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10883522