The Lemon Index2000 Toyota Tundra.
The 2000 Toyota Tundra is worse than average by owner complaints: 209 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 188, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 14 to 16 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tundra year is 2015.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,010 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Toyota Tundra 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 60K to 135K miles on the car (689 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 86K–142K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 20K–73K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 84K–186K miles
Recalls 7
- body structure 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 TUNDRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, M…
- lights 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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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.
- wheels 2002
ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE SPARE …
- 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.
- lights 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
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 126 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine no start condition
- Abnormal squeal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area, usually during cold start-up
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFrame corrosion2009–2010
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
When applying brakes front end shakes. Dealer notified.
2000 Toyota Tundra owner · NHTSA complaint 10027205
More owner reports
Braking caused excessive vibration in the steering wheel. I could loose control during emergency braking.
NHTSA complaint 10020562
Rear brake drums are warped, and there is pulsation inside of pedal. Dealership is aware of problem.
NHTSA complaint 8015783
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Toyota Tundra reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 188; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Tundra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2000 Toyota Tundra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (77%), transmission & drivetrain (8%) and engine (6%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Tundra have?
7 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Toyota Tundra get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Tundra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,000 and 135,000 miles. The middle report was at 99,700 miles, from 689 complaints.
Does the 2000 Toyota Tundra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Toyota Tundra cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Toyota Tundra have?
3.4L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl.
What Toyota Tundra year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2011 and 2013.
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