The Lemon Index2000 Toyota Tacoma.
The 2000 Toyota Tacoma is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 70 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 43, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 16 to 21 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tacoma year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 211 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Toyota Tacoma year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 80K to 180K miles on the car (103 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 107K–179K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 105K–194K miles
Recalls 5
- lights 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- lights 2009
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.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
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- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- trailer hitches 2001
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 89 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Toyota suspension and axle - differential locking system repair manual correction
- Subject regarding water leak fix repair
- Information on water leak field-fix repair instructions
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side ★☆☆☆☆ · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
While traveling at 35 mph consumer ran into another vehicle that was at a stop light head-on, and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer, and dealer was going to take a look at the vehicle.
2000 Toyota Tacoma owner · NHTSA complaint 8002041
More owner reports
Tire went flat while travelling on the freeway. The sidewall completely destroyed. Third time tires have given out, two of them with out noticable road hazard damage.( dot number: tire size: 215/70r14 )
NHTSA complaint 730604
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and there were some residue on street. Vehicle hit something, skidded, and was involved in a collision. Passenger's air bag failed to deploy.
NHTSA complaint 876171
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 43; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Tacoma year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2000 Toyota Tacoma problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (24%), airbags (20%) and suspension (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have?
5 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma get?
16 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 80,000 and 180,000 miles. The middle report was at 130,300 miles, from 103 complaints.
Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Tacoma year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2014 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works