Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Toyota Tundra has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,011 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V444000 REAR CROSS MEMBER ASSEMBLY CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V129000 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA/ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01E041000 TOYOTA/TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V347003 TOYOTA/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 529 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 246 complaints
- Suspension 100 complaints
- Power Train 50 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 44 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
Of the 1,011 complaints on file, 43 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 1,011 complaints, owners report 39 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Toyota Tundra shows an average reliability rating based on 1,011 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. The high number of structure-related complaints suggest some issues with corrosion, while brakes and suspension issues are notable, albeit less frequent. The recall campaigns primarily involve lighting and structural concerns, indicating some persistent issues, but there is no overwhelming trend in severe mechanical failures from the data available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame and underbody | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | very common |
| Brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Suspension checks
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rust around wheel wells
- Brake pedal vibration
- Excessive body sway
- Noisy suspension components
- Stiff steering wheel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.