2000 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 9 records
- frame rusted · 7 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- entire frame · 5 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- rear frame · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While the contact was getting the tires changed, she was informed that the rear frame was severely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop and was informed of an unknown recall regarding the rust on the vehicle. The contact called mike johnson's hickory toyota (located at 435 us highway 70 se, hickory, nc 28602, [redacted]) and was informed that the rear frame…
ODI 11291468
Body
Frame corrosion safety recall oct 24 2011. Dealership applied corrosion treatment that did not solve the problem. Passenger side rear frame corrosion has caused shock mount to break off causing vehicle instability. Other section of frame also compromised by corrosion in spite of dealership ok.
ODI 11155428
Body
Frame cracked on driver side of truck. Upon inspection the entire frame is rusted through.
ODI 11299714
Body
The whole frame is rotting out with perforation of the metal, it's falling apart. I'm able to poke holes in the frame with my finger and the rust goes along the whole weld line down the frame on the underside as well as holes throughout the sides of the frame.
ODI 11110707
Body
I have a 2000 toyota tacoma, frame is so rusted its not safe to drive. Toyota says they cant do anything to resolve issue. Something has to be done!!! Toyota needs to take responsibility for there mistakes, and fix these recall issues before someone gets hurt!! I have bought toyota's all my life never had any issues until now, these rusty frames are unacceptable!!!
ODI 11172616
Body · Emission Control
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to auto zone where it was determined that the o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The contact's friend was repairing the vehicle and noticed rust on the bottom of the frame. As a result, the contact's friend was unable to tighten the sensor completely, which caused fumes to…
ODI 11252075
Body
My tacoma was brought to toyotaworld newark in nov. 2011 for a rust problem and they coated the frame with corrosion preventive compound and promised that the coating would fix the problem. In nov. 2015 it was brought in again because rust was present. Dealership would not do anything because it was out of warranty by 3 months (toyota knew my vin, yet did not notify) toyota never recalled 1995-2004 tacomas even…
ODI 11079530
Body
My toyota tacoma was on a lift, and extensive rusting of the frame was noticed, including two holes (one passenger side, one driver side) anterior to the rear wheels. I stopped by the toyota dealership and they gave me the number of toyota customer care. Toyota customer care told me their was a recall that ended in 2011. When i told them i never received a recall notice and that i was the original owner living at…
ODI 11057269
Body
The frame is rusted to the point it is unsafe to drive 140,000 miles on vehicle
ODI 11041518
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed that the entire frame of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [redacted] and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 118,124.
ODI 11011637
Body
Frame is rusting through. Despite toyota deeming it unaffected, and applying a coat of undercoating to it for free, it is now rusted through.
ODI 10965975
Body
Frame rust recall. I was never notified of the recall for this vehicle. I talked with the customer service at the corporate office in california and it was confirmed that i never received any notice to my address. The upper level management denied my right to have the truck fixed. I have spent 1400.00 dollars to fix and keep the truck on the road safely. The recall ended early without notice. I have receipts from my…
ODI 11003256
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was taken in for an oil change, the dealer noticed that the passenger side frame was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,740.
ODI 10957474
Body
Toyota voluntarily offered to replace structural frames that prematurely rusted. I was never notified of the recall and my frame is so badly full of hoes that driving it is dangerous especially with a load. I must continue to drive my truck and must suffer the risk of an accident. I've reached out to two dealers and toyota and all have refused to help me. When the accident does occur i'm sure toyota will regret not…
ODI 10958661
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact observed a brown piece of metal hanging underneath the vehicle. When the contact looked under the vehicle, he noticed that the entire frame bed was rusted out without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall had expired. The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice. The manufacturer did not offer any…
ODI 10930384
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On 12/05 i noticed something hanging from underneath my 2000 toyota tacoma pick up truck. When i got down to pull it out, i realized it was rust from my frame, that has completely rusted through. I called toyota consumer services, spoke to a gentleman who was very rude, telling me that i had missed the warranty extension time limit and because i didn't register my new address with them, they wouldn't do anything.…
ODI 10934868
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While stationary, the undercarriage of the vehicle became severely rusted and corroded. An independent mechanic noticed holes in the frame and stated that the vehicle was not drivable due to the rear axle becoming loose enough to potentially fracture. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case…
ODI 11041609
Body · Unknown Or Other
I when for oil change on my truck, upon lifting the car i was told by the mechanic that the frame is very rusted and has wholes on it and it will be a safety hazard to drive it like that and that there is a potential that the frame could break while driving.
ODI 10910969
Body
I took my vehicle in for a recall concerning the frame rusting through and breaking in 2011. The dealership decided to spray the frame with undercoating rather than fix the problem or reimburse me for my vehicle. Know the frame has completely broken on the drivers side and is no longer safe to drive. After looking at the damage it is clear that the dealer simply sprayed over the rusting frame to cover up the damage…
ODI 10895506
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving 10 mph, the leaf spring on the rear driver side fractured and separated from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear subframe of the vehicle was extremely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and inspected. The contact was informed that due to the severe corrosion, the vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10860158
Body
The frame on my 2000 tacoma 4x4 corroded and the right side leaf spring holding the the rear axle on is shifted moving the whole axle several inches backwards on the right side, on the verge of detaching completely. My beloved tacoma is undriveable, and craigslist in kansas city won't let me sell it since it's a safety hazard, even though i fully disclose everything wrong with the frame, and include excellent…
ODI 10875930
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