Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 Toyota tacoma has 5 recalls, 221 complaints.
5
Recalls
221
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06E049000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLE...
09E025000
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...
09E012000
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...
01E041000
TRAILER HITCHES
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL IS FOR TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS OR FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA ...
06E026000
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 CO...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2000 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Broken frame due to rust |
| Dec 2, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The ho... |
| Dec 26, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The Frame of the truck in the back above the rear tire has rusted out and the Frame has broke. |
| Nov 3, 2022 | STRUCTURE | I was recently told my a service center that the frame has great corrosion and is unsafe to drive. I... |
| Apr 20, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Owned Toyota Tacoma since 2005...recently took vehicle for muffler repair and discovered my frame wa... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RUSTED FRAME WITH HOLES THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. NOT DEEMED SAFE TO DRIVE. DEALER WILL NOT EVEN DO AN... |
| Jan 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE GENUINE TOYOTA TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARN... |
| Dec 29, 2020 | STRUCTURE | Frame badly Rotted Purchased used, previous owner stated Frame recall/inspection was preformed Adver... |
| Nov 14, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING AT 30 M... |
| Dec 23, 2019 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS GETTING THE TIRES CHANGED, SHE WAS ... |
| Aug 2, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HORN NOT FUNCTIONING AND FUSES ARE ALL GOOD ! AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 2006 WILL NOT ... |
| May 8, 2019 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE CHASSIS WAS CORR... |
| Dec 27, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY MECHANIC FOR A POWER STEERING LEAK. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT WHILE TR... |
| Nov 29, 2018 | STRUCTURE | FRAME CORROSION SAFETY RECALL OCT 24 2011. DEALERSHIP APPLIED CORROSION TREATMENT THAT DID NOT SOLVE... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER S... |
| Sep 27, 2018 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he received a recall notification for... |
| Aug 3, 2018 | SUSPENSION | AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR A RUSTED FRAME IN 2008 OUR 2000 TACOMA WAS INSPECTED AND SAID TO... |
| Aug 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE | FRAME CRACKED ON DRIVER SIDE OF TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. |
| Jul 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE | THE WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT WITH PERFORATION OF THE METAL, IT'S FALLING APART. I'M ABLE TO POKE ... |
| Jun 18, 2018 | STRUCTURE | I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, FRAME IS SO RUSTED ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA SAYS THEY CANT DO ANYT... |