2000 Toyota Tacoma problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2000 Toyota Tacoma is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 274 owner complaints run below the Tacoma median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying. Complainants reported 25 injuries in total across these filings.

Body & Structure leads the complaint categories with 80 reports (29% of the total).

274

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Tacoma years?

Tacoma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Toyota Tacoma problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	80	29%	— flat
Suspension	53	19%	▲ up
Airbags	25	9%	▼ down
Other	22	8%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	21	8%	— flat
Transmission	12	4%	— flat
Electrical System	11	4%	— flat
Brakes	11	4%	▲ up
Engine	9	3%	— flat
Speed Control	6	2%	— flat
Seat Belts	5	2%	— flat
Steering	5	2%	▼ down
Seats	4	1%	▲ up
Lighting	4	1%	▲ up
Visibility & Wipers	4	1%	▲ up
Latches & Locks	1	0%	— flat
Child Seat	1	0%	— flat

Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

01E041000Trailer HitchAugust 1, 2001 · 70,717 units

Defect

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL IS FOR TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS OR FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA AND TACOMA VEHICLES. THE CONNECTORS INTEGRATE THE VEHICLE'S TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WITH THOSE EQUIPPED ON THE TRAILER, ARE DEFECTIVE. AFFECTED PART NUMBERS ARE: PT207-34000, PT207-34002, PT207-04981, AND PT214-04985. IN THE TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE CIRCUITRY UTILIZED IN THE CONVERTER WAS INADEQUATE TO PROPERLY MANAGE VEHICLE AND/OR TRAILER-SIDE VOLTAGE SPIKES. IF THE CONVERTER IS EXPOSED TO A VOLTAGE SPIKE, IT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE CONVERTER. IN THE TACOMA VEHICLES, DUE TO DEFICIENT WATERPROOFING AND IMPROPER INSTALLATION LOCATION OF THE CONVERTER, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE TAILGATE CAVITY OF THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT WILL OCCUR IF WATER ENTERS THE CONVERTER HOUSING.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITHOUT TRAILER LIGHTS, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 31, 2014 · crash

“WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 23, 2002 · crash

“WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH CAR IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED IN APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 INCHES, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT IMPACT DIDN'T TOUCH AIRBAG SENSOR.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 17, 2000 · crash

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 31, 2014 · crash

“TRUCK HAS VIBRATION AND SHIMMY AT ALL SPEEDS. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 1900 MILES. TRUCK STILL HAS VIBRATION . TIRES WERE BALANCED 6 DIFERENT TIMES . DEALER SAY ITS IN THE TIRES AND THE TIRE PLACE SAYS IT IS NOT THE TIRES. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH TIRES OR RIMS BUT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 26, 2000

2000 Toyota Tacoma — common questions

Is the 2000 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

It is close to typical for the Tacoma: 274 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Tacoma problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (80 complaints), suspension (53 complaints), airbags (25 complaints).

Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Tacoma years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tacoma years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2008, 2004, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among Tacoma years belongs to 2026.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2000 compare to other Tacoma years?

What are the most common 2000 Toyota Tacoma problems?

Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2000 Toyota Tacoma — common questions

Is the 2000 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

What are the most common 2000 Tacoma problems?

Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

Which Toyota Tacoma years should you avoid?

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