2000 TOYOTA TACOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

272

Owner Complaints

33 Crashes 3 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA

The 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA has received a total of 272 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (42 complaints), Suspension (38 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (20 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, potentially affecting up to 218,647 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 01E041000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 70,717 vehicles affected

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...

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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA

272 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebody
Complaints: 42 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 38 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 20 1 Crash
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 18
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 15 13 Crashes 8 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 14
Tires
Complaints: 14
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11711836 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
Vehicle will not pass safety inspection due to severe deterioration of the frame. The rest of the vehicle is still intact and operable.
#11711836 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Vehicle will not pass safety inspection due to severe deterioration of the frame. The rest of the vehicle is still intact and operable.
#11587164 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it
#11587164 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it
#11587164 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

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Safety Rating for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

5095 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

TOYOTA SUSPENSION AND AXLE - DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM712-U2. *TT

3295 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE SRS - OVERALL. ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM. *TT

DL00203 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE SEAL DESIGN CHANGE. *TT

TC01021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER REPLACEMENT.*JB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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