2000 Toyota TACOMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
210 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
129,617 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 102 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 42 of 210 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 21 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 2.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 42 |
| Suspension | 39 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 18 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 15 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 14 |
| Tires | 13 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
Structure:Body: 42; Suspension: 39; Unknown Or Other: 21; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 18; Air Bags:Frontal: 15; Structure:Frame And Members: 14; Tires: 13; Air Bags: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 13 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 29 |
| 150,000 and above | 39 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 13; 100,000 to 149,999: 29; 150,000 and above: 39
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 108 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2000: 27; 2001: 25; 2002: 11; 2003: 7; 2004: 8; 2005: 7; 2006: 1; 2007: 7; 2008: 12; 2009: 5; 2010: 10; 2011: 2; 2012: 4; 2013: 5; 2014: 6; 2015: 9; 2016: 20; 2017: 13; 2018: 12; 2019: 5; 2020: 3; 2021: 3; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10030284 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 15,588 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030284 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033653 · 2003-08-12 (August 12, 2003)
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD AND VEHICLE JUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL, A CHARACTERISTIC IN TOYOTA VEHICLES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10033653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10121859 · 2005-05-23 (May 23, 2005)
DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10121859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10362674 · 2010-10-27 (October 27, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR A WEEK WITHOUT BEING DRIVEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10311163 · 2010-02-17 (February 17, 2010)
VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO PUSH VEHICLE FORWARD ONCE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM GAS PEDAL DURING BRAKING ,CAUSING LONG BRAKING DISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE FRONT END DIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10311163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10318782 · 2010-03-11 (March 11, 2010)
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 TACOMA AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, I NOTICED IT PICKING UP SPEED ON AN UPHILL ROAD. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, BUT TRUCK CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED TO OVER 60 MPH. I THEN BRAKED, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND DROVE TRUCK INTO AN EMPTY DIRT LOT, APPLYING ALSO THE PARKING BRAKE AND BROUGHT TRUCK TO A STOP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 130,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10318782 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10075606 · 2004-06-03 (June 3, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THERE WAS CRACKING, THEN A METALLIC CLUNKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER SLOWED THE TRUCK DOWN, DROVE HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. THE NEXT MORNING , THE CONSUMER COULD VISUALLY SEE THE BROKEN LEAF SPRING, BECAUSE THE SPRING WAS STICKING INTO THE GAS TANK, BUT DIDN'T PENETRATE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED TWO DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THESE VEHICLES. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE SPRING BROKE BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW, DUE TO THE SPRINGS BEING ASSEMBLED IN CORRECTLY. IF THE TRUCK WAS TOWING A TRAILER A…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075606 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157099 · 2006-05-09 (May 9, 2006)
THE TRUCK BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THE LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN AND THEN TWISTED AND WEDGED UNDERNEATH THE SKIDPLATE TO THE GAS TANK. I HAD TO USE A CHISEL TO GET THE BROKEN SPRING OUT FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157099 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10145315 · 2005-12-15 (December 15, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEARD A LOUD EXPLODING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE HOOD WAS OPENED TO CHECK THE ENGINE. AND WHEN THE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE IN THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PAYMENT FIRST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE V…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10145315 at NHTSA ↗