2000 Toyota Tacoma power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Toyota Tacoma — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 12/05 I noticed something hanging from underneath my 2000 toyota tacoma pick up truck. When I got down to pull it out, I realized it was rust from my frame, that has completely rusted through. I called toyota consumer services, spoke to a gentleman who was very rude, telling me that I had missed…”
filed Dec 12, 2016
“My leaf springs are broken and not replaceable due to rusted casters attaching to a rusted frame. Corporate toyota tells me I can have it fixed but every dealer tells me that my truck is not included in the toyota rust campaign. I have found literature online that includes my vin but no dealers…”
filed Jul 10, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 19 | 20% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 53 | 36% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 14 | 18% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 15 | 17% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 40 | 18% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 29 | 14% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 68 | 28% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 136 | 42% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 9 | 9% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 13 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.