2000 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- leaf spring · 10 records
- rear leaf · 7 records
- frame rusted · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- ball joint · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph, the front passenger side lower ball joint detached and caused the tire to blow out. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11144870
Suspension
After receiving a recall notice for a rusted frame in 2008 our 2000 tacoma was inspected and said to be ok. Recently the vehicle was making noise in the rear end, so we brought the vehicle to a mechanic, who informed us there was significant rust to the frame and the back suspension mount was completely detached, leaving the truck unable to be driven. The inital noise was noticed while the vehicle was driving…
ODI 11123859
Suspension
The frame rusted through due to defect in manufacturing causing truck to bend like a banana and posing a great safety hazard. When in motion the danger is that the pickup could veer in any direction, causing the driver to lose control and leave the road or cross into oncoming traffic. Happened over years; discovered 3/29/17
ODI 11082139
Body · Suspension
My frame is rusted really bad and my front motor mont is rusted away
ODI 11011185
Body · Suspension
This truck was check out at a toyota dealer in 2014 or 2013 i do not recall the date but they said the frame and suspension is ok but as of 6-2017. They frame is very rusted and i am afraid to drive this vehicle any more . And i am afraid to sell this to any body for safety issues ,
ODI 11002753
Suspension
Frame rusted into pieces and broke off was now informed there was a recall about it .i was not informed. Drove into ditch .towed home and welded back together for now .
Crash reported
ODI 11152997
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving 15 mph, an abnormal dragging noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The manufacturer…
ODI 10911146
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my 2000 toyota tacoma in 2000. In 2008 i received a recall noticed from toyota in reference to a frame issue. I took the truck to toyota and the service tech advised me that the truck was fine. In april 2016, i noticed that my rear leaf spring was no longer connected to the frame because the frame has rotted. My local dealership could not help me and advised me to contact toyota. I made a claim with…
ODI 10862901
Suspension
Purchased truck used. Have since found out that there was a campaign on the rear for rust thru. Mine is completely rusted thru, broken. Dangerous to drive as per body shop. Toyota offers no assistance - how can they not? Supposedly this one was inspected in 2011 and was ok. There is no way that it was ok in 2011 and is now broken, rusted thru and cannot be driven. The rear end shimmys so bad due to broken…
ODI 10852048
Body · Suspension
Do to an error by toyota, the frame on my very well mantained tacoma is almost unsafe to drive do to the the corrosion on the frame, maybe one more year.my truck has only 80,000 miles,no suface rust,engine runs great.i know i'm not alone why is toyota alowed to get away with this? There are owners all over who toyota refuses to help,and make things right.trucks are breaking in half help!!!
ODI 10837087
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The truck has frame corrosion that makes the car illegal to drive. In 2010, it was recalled for this issue. I brought it in to a toyota dealership in 2010 and 2013 for the warranty. Based on a letter i received from toyota, toyota was supposed to buy back the vehicle if corrosion was present or spray corrosive resistant compounds (crcs) at no cost to me. The dealership did neither. I was under the impression they…
ODI 10821528
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroded and fractured. The contact stated that the corrosion was on the rear leaf springs of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 250,000.
ODI 10898725
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While having a tire repaired, mechanic noticed a broken shock absorber mount. Upon his attempt to repair, he found severe frame rust, with insufficient metal remaining to reattach the mount. After an appointment with the local toyota dealer, i was informed that the frame was unrepairable, and that since the "put in service" date was feb 2000, i was too late for the extended warranty program. Apparently, if i had…
ODI 10744113
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle parked in driveway and drunk driver hit 2 vehicles, totaled one & 99% on toyota. After repairs, repairman made statement that we had rust on underside and we have been trying to find out more about the problem and how to fix it. Just this month a friend told us about the recalls and how to find out more. We found the recall and was given a case manager and told that it was a warranty and it expired and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10724275
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Frame is rusted through leaf spring went inside the frame rails. *tr
ODI 10621287
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Had a recall in the past for frame rot. Was told that it may still apply. *tr
ODI 10584018
Body · Suspension
The frame has excessive rust. The current recall on toyota frames for the 2001 models needs to be extended to 2000. *tr
ODI 10568537
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Broken driver side rear leaf spring. Inspecting underbody to assess parts list and found the vehicle frame rusted through in a 2 -3 foot span from just aft of the driver seat to the rear leaf spring bracket. Heavy flakes and pieces of rust breaking off and frame almost rusted away near the leaf spring bracket that has cracked and near falling off. *tr
ODI 10548608
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle dropped with a loud noise. The contact discovered that the axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the axle, lower ball joint, upper ball joint and tie rod would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10512864
Body · Suspension
My 2000 toyota tacoma has "extensive" rust damage to its frame and suspension system. This truck was purchased in kansas and has since moved with me down to georgia. I noticed on the web that the rust on the frame of the truck is a common concern/defect from toyota. I am inquiring to see if there is a recall on this and how i should go about trying to get this fixed. The engine and all of the vital components work…
ODI 10503257
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
Hit a bump and vehicle lost suspension control. Hit ditch and flipped. Airbag didn't deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10480167
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
My leaf springs are broken and not replaceable due to rusted casters attaching to a rusted frame. Corporate toyota tells me i can have it fixed but every dealer tells me that my truck is not included in the toyota rust campaign. I have found literature online that includes my vin but no dealers will help me. I just bought this truck in january of this year for 7500 and am now out 7500. *tr
ODI 10465159
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Frame rust perforation per toyota 1995 through 2000 toyota frame rust corrosion perforation warranty enhancement (customer support program) was conducted on my truck last year (september 2010). The local toyota dealership inspected and said it was ok. Today they conducted another frame inspection and said the frame was perforated and would not pass the safety inspection. I asked to see a digital photograph of the…
ODI 10426516
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, the leaf spring fractured in half. In addition, the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
ODI 10896644
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I received a letter around 2008 regarding frame issues with my 2000 toyota tacoma. Took it to metro toyota in kalamazoo, mi to inspect it and they said it was ok. Years later, i see that the frame rotted near the leaf spring on the driver's side.
ODI 11073302