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 vehicle was undergoing a tire change, it was observed by the dealer that the rear subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted. The dealer stated that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,524.
ODI 10824849
Body
The frame is rusting out. Toyota knew they had a manufacturing defect and offered an extended warranty. Their notification campaign did not reach us in time. Toyota will not honor their extended warranty. The vehicle is unsafe to drive.
ODI 10788843
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. As a result, the mechanism that held the spare tire under the vehicle could no longer hold the spare tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10782158
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance where it was informed that the rear frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,340. Ma 08/14/15 updated 10/26/2017*cn
ODI 10730201
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
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance and noticed a hole in the frame at the rear shock mount area. There were also numerous severely rusted spots throughout the entire frame. The independent mechanic forewarned the contact for approximately three years of a possible failure with the rust on the frame. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10896821
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
Body · Wheels
Right front wheel collapsed and vehicle fell to the ground. Mechanic initially stated this could be repaired, but once he inspected the underside of vehicle he indicated that the frame was too rusted and the vehicle was no longer usable or repairable. *tr
ODI 10470526
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. After the vehicle was taken to be serviced for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under a toyota safety campaign for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10876961