2000 Toyota Tacoma Reliability
The 2000 Toyota Tacoma has 221 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and suspension. Compared with nearby Tacoma model years (1998–2002), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Tacoma's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
221
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
25
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2000 Toyota Tacoma complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 model year, filed between 1999 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 78 | 35% |
| Suspension | 53 | 24% |
| Air bags | 25 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 10% |
| Tires | 19 | 9% |
| Engine & cooling | 13 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 5% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 11 | 5% |
2000 Toyota Tacoma recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2000 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01E041000 | Aug 1, 2001 | Trailer hitch | 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… |
| 06E026000 | Mar 23, 2006 | Exterior lighting | 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… |
| 06E049000 | May 24, 2006 | Exterior lighting | 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… |
| 09E012000 | Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior lighting | 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… |
| 09E025000 | May 11, 2009 | Exterior lighting — headlights | 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… |
How the 2000 compares with nearby Tacoma years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Tacoma analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 310 | 5 | Body structure | Solid |
| 1999 | 251 | 5 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2000 (this page) | 221 | 5 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2001 | 401 | 6 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2002 | 360 | 5 | Body structure | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2000 Toyota Tacoma
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Tires: check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2000 Toyota Tacoma reliability FAQ
Is the 2000 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2000 Toyota Tacoma has 221 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and suspension. Compared with nearby Tacoma model years (1998–2002), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Tacoma's typical year.
What are the most common 2000 Toyota Tacoma problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma are body structure (78), suspension (53), air bags (25), unknown or other (21). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma, including 01E041000 (trailer hitch) and 06E026000 (exterior lighting). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2000 Toyota Tacoma compare with the 1999 and 2001 models?
By NHTSA records, the 1999 has 251 complaints and 5 recalls (solid); the 2001 has 401 complaints and 6 recalls (caution). The 2000 has 221 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2000 Toyota Tacoma?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2000 Tacoma, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.