2000 Toyota Tacoma Underbody Shields Problems
- 18
- 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.
What owners report
- leaf spring · 5 records
- frame rusted · 4 records
- frame rust · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the chassis was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 11206826
Structure · Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to toyotas rust recall. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld
ODI 11074810
Underbody Shields
Took truck to mechanic. Vehicle has 240,000+ miles. Frame is rusted out and all associated parts, i.e. Brake cables etc. And unsafe to drive. Truck is in california, subject to ocean air/salt. California not one of states under frame recall/replace for rust. Many toyota forums with complaints from other similar owners in "non-recall" states with excessive frame rust. Mechanic showed me a 1993 ford pick up with…
ODI 10672330
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Frame is rusted through leaf spring went inside the frame rails. *tr
ODI 10621287
Underbody Shields
Heard rattling sound from under pickup. Checked and saw corrosion of frame. Brought to mechanic who said truck is unsafe to drive, total frame corroded by rust, total frame rotted out. *tr
ODI 10614917
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Had a recall in the past for frame rot. Was told that it may still apply. *tr
ODI 10584018
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
Underbody Shields
I purchased my tacoma new in 2001 and recently i heard of a recall concerning the frame of the vehicle, so i took my truck to glenn toyota in frankfort ky. I was told that the frame was bad after they checked the frame by hitting it with a hammer and putting a hole in the frame. I was told they would buy back my truck for 1.5 times the blue book value. We done some paper work when they realized my truck was a 2001…
ODI 10512622
Underbody Shields
I have a 2000 toyota tacoma and have been affected by a recall. The recall is for excessive frame rust. I would like to know what my options are. Can i press for a repair and refuse a buy back? I called the dealer from my cell phone approx a year and a half ago and they stated no recall existed for the 2000 toyota tacoma. The issue is similar to nhtsa reference number: 10379995 while the vehicle was at the dealer to…
ODI 10438667
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 · Underbody Shields
The frame on my 2000 toyota tacoma has rusted through. I never got any info about a recall but there is one for my model. My mechanic told me the frame could break at any time. *tr
ODI 10323958
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance. The dealer showed the contact a small hole in the frame of the vehicle, located in front of the rear passenger side tire. She was informed that the 1995-2000 tacoma's had undercoating failures. The dealer stated that they would call her and kept the vehicle from march 21-28, 2008; however, the contact never received a…
ODI 10222585
Underbody Shields
We have a 2000 toyota tacoma sr5 xtra cab, 4 x 4. The body is in excellent condition. It went in for routine service today and it was found that the frame rails have rotted. The frame is unsafe and because of this, we will have to get rid of the truck. It is our understanding in talking with the dealer, it will be going to the salvage yard, it cannot be repaired. This is very frustrating to us as the owners of the…
ODI 10215578
Underbody Shields
My 2000 toyota tacoma frame is rotting prematurely. Large pieces of frame are falling off of vehicle. I know of many 99/00 tacoma's that are rotting and someone may be killed. Rot is occurring mostly in north east due to severe winters. Toyota will not admit that 7 year old tacoma's are posing a safety hazard in the snow belt. I have pictures of a tacoma that had huge holes in the frame and it could not be salvaged.…
ODI 10208625
Underbody Shields
The frame on our 2000 toyota tacoma totally rotted out. It passed 2006 state inspection and after being maintained by a toyota dealer it was deemed unsafe to drive and would not pass 2007 state inspection. There are gaping holes in the frame on the inside. The truck had to be salvaged at 7 years old. Other make and model trucks of this age are not anywhere near this condition. Why is toyota not liable to inform…
ODI 10209042
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. During a routine inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side inner frame rail was corroded. The corrosion destroyed the steel on the leaf spring shackle. The dealer stated that road salt caused the failure. As of october 11, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 115,312.
ODI 10205412
Underbody Shields
Brought my 2000 tacoma extended cab 2wd pu in to midas for a muffler replacement. While on the hoist the technician noticed extreme rust on frame rail that had broken through on the driver side rear. The structural integrity of this vehicle with only 87k miles on it is now threatened. Have read that this is now being reported by many people. Truck is in excellent condition otherwise. *jb
ODI 10202343
Underbody Shields
Letter from senator kerry on behalf of constituent re his concerns with extreme rust in the frame of his 2000 toyota tacoma truck *tgw the frame was compromised due to the severity of the rust. *jb
ODI 10353166