I have a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 4wd. It was a vehicle that was sold and spent several years in pa. In 2010 my truck was taken into a toyota dealership in pa to have a frame rust inspection performed due to a toyota recall related to rust. At the time they replace fuel tank straps and found no other rust perforation on the frame.in 2014 there was still a growing amount of rust spreading in other areas of the frame. It was taken to toyota in raleigh, nc. Service manager there at the time recommended a frame replacement due to excessive rust. No frame was ever ordered. Now over two years later my truck still have the rust and then some on the frame. I cannot hang a spare tire in the rear due to the rust. The frame have 2 holes in it and is unsafe. Toyota refuses to replace the frame even though it was recommended in 2014 and was still under the warranty period. I have called and called and have opened up a case with toyota for this issue. They still refuse to replace it no matter what I say and the proof of the damage as a result of poor quality on their part. The truck is unsafe and it should have a new frame under it. I was told by my case manager that since it had been inspected previously in 2010 that there is nothing they can do about the excessive rust that appeared in 2014. Ridiculous!!!! The rust appeared. Under warranty. Needed a frame in 2014. Unsafe. Period!!!
2000 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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Rear brake line and proportioning valve failed causing the braking of the vehicle to be unsafe while driving on a local interstate roadway. The corrosion of the rear cross member is a known recall (see attached) the federal safety agency campaign id: 09v444000 recall date: 2009-11-18 which I just found today while searching for a proportional valve replacement part! Our VIN is showing 0 recalls, but this cannot be ignored due to a VIN! Due to the corrosion, special steps will need to be taken by the repair shop to even fix this problem. Living in pennsylvania, driving on winding, steep hills is even more of a reason that this recall should not be VIN specific. I am asking that the repairs needed to my vehicle (brake linings and proportional valve must be replaced!) be covered by the manufacturer recall that is still in place until 2019. Component affected in this recall: structure: frame and members:underbody shields how can a specific VIN be excluded when it poses a risk factor and possibility of a fatal crash! Please help us reach out to the manufacturer to include this VIN in the recall.
Due to rust, o2 sensors are bad, exuast system bad, left rear tire ball joint defective, emergency brakes defective, body frame has holes at left side, majority of frame is rusting. Per mechanics all this is stemming from the rust. Truck has low mileage, frame is crumbling in some places and is a danger to drive safely. Just went through inspection.exact date is unknown as to when this occurred.
Mechanic where it was diagnosed that vehicle brake line was severely corroded, the tire's rear well was corroded, and the steeering colomn needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle also made an abnormal sound. The vehicle's check engine light had illuminated and remained illuminated. Prior to being notified of the failure the vehicle was remedied under the federal safety agency campign: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.kh
Vehicle driven: 2000 toyota tundra: on july 11, 2015 I was traveling at about 70 MPH in the far left lane when the front driver side tire and wheel broke off the vehicle. The front side of the truck impacted the pavement, and the truck began swerving. I tried to stop the truck, but the brakes were not functioning. Consequently, I then had to use my strength to steer the truck to the shoulder and wait for the truck to lose momentum since the brakes were not functioning. I managed to steer the truck to the shoulder after about a mile of trying to control the vehicle and waiting for it to slow down. I suspect that the lower ball joint on this vehicle are defective and LED to the accident. Newer models of this vehicle have been investigated by the federal safety agency for issues regarding the lower ball joints.
I am the original owner and my 2000 tundra has always had extreme vibration when braking. The dealer has replaced the brake rotors several times and the vibration returns again and again. The vibration always gets worse if you have to slam on the brakes in an emergency. The frontend feels like it is going to being torn apart when the anti-lock breaking system is engaged, there is a horrible grinding noise with wheel hop with vibration at the time. This also happens under wet conditions when braking.the rotors are then damaged and you notice a constant vibration under breaking after that. The vibration is much more severe at highway speeds. Passengers always notice the vibrations when braking anytime. The vibration is also felt in the steering column and brake pedal. Every owner that I have spoken with has this same problem. I am shocked that the federal safety agency has never addressed this issue.
I took my truck for a frame recall,inspection today.they tell me the frame fails inspection,and they would go good for frame.then they say I will have to pay for all other cost in order to replace frame(nuts,bolts,brakes,calipers,shocks,rubbers,ect...)he says could go any where from $2000.to $4000.dollars that I would have to pay.why should I have to pay for there mistake?the truck is 14 years old(still runs well.)but why do I want to spend $4000.dollars on an old truck that also has rust on fenders and bumper.I can,t get another inspection sticker in state of maine because of rust issues.I think toyota tells me $4000 dollars to discourage me to do the recall.truck only has 112,000 miles on it why don,t they just offer me some money for the truck,and probably save them money by not having to do the frame+labor..can you help me?[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Rapid pulsating of brakes under light to moderate braking at almost any speed. Suspect a design defect in the anti-lock brake system. Took vehicle to toyota several times, was told "nothing wrong", brake rotors were turned finally after some insistence on my part. Problem seemed to go away but came back. Brakes have been done again and problem still occurs. This phenomenon has been observed in several other toyota vehicles we have owned, a 1993 camry, a 2001 avalon and a 2005 lexus es330. Problem doesn't occur every time brakes are applied and can be barely noticeable with a slight wobble in the steering wheel to an almost violent shaking that could cause loss of control. Problem seems to be worse during warmer weather.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and applying the brakes, a vibration was present from the front end of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the defect was more severe at higher speeds of 40 MPH and above. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes were faulty. The contact indicated that the front and rear brakes were replaced several times but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 22,000.
I have 155,000 miles on my toyota truck and had the front rotors replaced 7 times and three of those sets I had turned. The problem started at 18,000 miles I took it to dealer were I was told the rear brakes are not self adjusting like on every other truck makers. They turned the rotors and adjusted the rears but it only lasted a few thousand miles before the front rotors were warped again. I do not pull a trailer or haul heavy loads so I am not overloading the brakes. I have contacted toyota several times about this issue but was told they could not do anything about it. I know I'm not the only one with this issue I have had other toyota owners tell me the same thing and I've read a lot of complaints on the internet.
The front brakes cause the whole truck to shake while stopping. First set of rotors were installed february 2010, within 6 months same problem. Second set installed and the same problem has returned within 6 months. Problem continues to get worse. What can be done to correct this problem. It's too expensive to replace every 6 months and the truck is becoming unsafe to drive.
It has long been a known fact that the older tundras have had severe braking problems with warping rotors causing extreme vibrations. Nothing has been done by either toyota, or the federal safety agency. Why? Every few thousand miles, I have to either replace or have the rotors turned. The truck gets unsafe and dangerous to drive because of excessive vibrations in the front end. Everyone knows why this happens- heat buildup because of to small front end brakes. Poor design. It can be fixed, but will cost the consumer over $2500. Toyota should be responsible, and fix this issue!
Tl* the contact owns 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brakes failed. In addition, the contact discovered rust on the frame. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact believed there was an association between the brake failure and the frame rust and stated that the recall repair was inadequate. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that when you start to slow down the front ends start to shake and make the vehicle harder to stop and control. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the brake pads were replaced twice by the dealer, but the problem was actually with the rotors, caliper and disc. Once they were replaced, the vehicle started to slow down properly. The dealer did not give a reason for the failure; however, they said they upgraded the rotors and the calipers to a larger size. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 214,000. Updated 04/05/11*lj the consumer was informed the rotors were too small. The rotors were warped which caused a vibration in the front tires when the brakes were applied after the vehicle had been driven for a short period of time. Updated 05/23/11
Guidance is needed to understand how to receive help from toyota with honoring their recalls for manufacturer defects and omissions on my 200 toyota tundra sr5. The vehicle was purchased in maryland and is now in spain. Yet, it was purchased after the recalls were initiated and toyota never advised me of the then and current problems with my vehicle. My purchase would have not been made had I known of these defects at the time of purchase.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH he heard a loud noise and the left rear spring broke which caused the vehicle to stop immediately. He engaged the accelerator pedal and heard another loud noise and coasted the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that it would be 3 months before they could repair his vehicle because of the back log of recalls. The dealer performed the recall work on his vehicle on august 23, 2010; recall 09v444000, structure: frame and members:underbody shields. As he was driving from the dealership he engaged the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor; he informed the service manager of the failure. The service manager advised the technicians to clean, adjust the rear brakes and relieve some tension on the parking brake cable. The following day the dealer advised him that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer waiting for the parts to be available. The failure mileage was 102,168 and the current mileage was 102,192.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra which has had numerous problems with the front and rear brakes. The front brakes were "repaired" within the first 4,000 miles of driving but the front disc rotors continue to warp within 10-15,000 miles of additional "repairs". The rear brakes are frequently bathed in oil from leaking rear-ed seals caused, I'm told, by plugged rear-end vents. The vent has been cleaned or replaced and the rear seals replaced five times in the history of the car (now 109,000 miles). The bias between the brakes is extremely favoring the front brakes and the ABS has not worked for some time. Panic braking, especially in rain-soaked or snow-covered surfaces entirely is entirely insufficient and dangerous. I have been very disappointed by toyota's responsiveness to these problems and seeming inability to fix these problems. I've read numerous similar complaints from other tundra owners. This is a pervasive, persistent and life-threatening design flaw that is, apparently, unfixable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated while braking to a complete stop, there was an abnormal bang from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer advised the rear axle was fractured and the axle was replaced. In addition, the contact noticed an unknown leak coming from the rear wheels. The dealer replaced the brake seals to correct the failure. The failure recurred within eight months. The dealer then replaced the brake seals and shoes. Within one year, while driving at 60 MPH and depressing the brakes, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and the brake warning light illuminated on the warning panel. The contact replaced the brake line himself to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving downhill and approaching a stop sign, the brakes would not engage. He was able to further inspect the vehicle and found severe corrosion and rust, destroying the brake lines. There was rust and corrosion covering the entire frame. The contact parked the vehicle and stated he would not drive due to a possible safety risk. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 155,000.
1. Normal everyday use. Never plowed. Never towed. No hitch. 2. Lost my brakes going down hill on a back road. Lucky! 3. Got towed to mechanic. Brake regulator failed due to excessive corrosion near the spare tire mount. Replaced part along w/ all new brake lines due to excessive corrosion along the frame. Was advised to have toyota inspect the frame due to excessive heavy corrosion. Called toyota corp and got a claim # to have the frame inspected. Was told the only part of the frame to be looked at was the "rear cross member' dropped of the truck. Called to see if it was ready. Was told buy the dealership "you are all set. The rear cross member was fine and the truck was ready to be picked up. I asked if they looked at the frame under the transmission. They stated they did and noted there was heavy rust and corrosion. I asked if any holes were found in the frame during the inspection. They stated the noticed perforation on some areas of the frame. I then asked them if it was safe to drive. There was a silent pause and then "let me call you back" they called back and stated it was not safe to drive and were not fixing anything. I called corporate and asked them if I was able to have alternate transportation provided. I was told no. I had to go take my unsafe truck back. I have not been contacted for any follow up from the dealership or the corp office. The frame has holes in it. It has never been off road. It has never had a hitch attached to it. It has never had a plow attached to it. This truck is nine years old has a great engine that has had all the proper maintenance done as scheduled. The body is in excellent shape. This truck has been very well taken care of. There are several class action suits against toyota for this malfunction and lack of response. I will be doing the same. How can a dealership advise you to come get your truck and 5 mins later tell you it is unsafe for you and your family. Had I not asked the proper questions. My due diligence.
Hi - in 2001 I purchased a 2000 tundra and had major issues with the brakes some time later. After several contacts with toyota corporate offices I was told I was out of luck. The rotors would warp and in 2003 toyota increased the caliper/pad size to fix the problem. There was a tsb released to fix the older trucks but nothing was done to fix the pre 03 trucks. At one point several years after the trucks hit the road, toyota said if your truck had under 30k miles they would fix the problem, by then all trucks had more miles than 30k at average yearly mileage rates. I believe people lives were at risk, and toyota failed to address the problem for financial reasons. I repaired my truck myself as you can see in the attached file, and shared the economical fix with many web users with the same problems and frustration with toyota. I would like to see toyota admit they should have recalled the brakes, and repair or reimburse owners. I think my toyota truck is a very good truck but was very disappointed in their handling of major safety issues. This is the link to how I helped others since toyota wouldn't step up to the plate http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/1gen-tundra/93481-just-did-tsb-tundra-brakes-myself/ the following link is a good example: http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/1gen-tundra/182418-2000-tundra-brakes/ http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/attachments/brakes/26027d1195738013-how-to-early-tundra-brake-upgrade-caliper-upgrade-for-early-tundras.pdf I think it is pathetic that toyota could not fix a few trucks, and now boast on commercials they have the best brakes. Any help in this matter would be appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake failure on 2000 toyota tundra caused by excessive rusting of frame, cross member and proportioning valve mount. Lost all braking ability when exiting i89 southbound exit 18 in georgia, vermont. Narrowly avoided a vehicle stopped in front of me and another oncoming vehicle at the intersection of i89 and us route 7. I reported this event to toyota that same morning and was issued a case number. Advised to contact local toyota dealer for immediate inspection. Inspection revealed conditions listed at beginning of this statement and significant flaking/loss of metal on main rails of frame. Told by service manager that truck could not be repaired without inspection of vehicle by toyota regional rep. The following monday (brake failure occurred on the preceding friday), local dealer provided me with a rental vehicle and advised me that the end decision on my vehicle was to replace the cross member and proportioning valve. Vehicle had not been inspected by regional rep. And service manager could not provide me with an estimated completion date for the work due to lack of a part number for the cross member. I learned of prior knowledge of this problem by toyota and others when researching on the internet. Also learned that recall notices were to be mailed nlt end of january 2010 (toyota statement). Toyota rep admitted this was not done and recall letters have still not gone out to owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle shakes when he puts his foot on the brakes. The front of the vehicle shakes badly and the vehicle becomes hard to control in bad weather. The dealer stated that the caliburs are to small for the truck and causes the rotors to become hot, which makes it harder to stop the vehicle. The failure mileage was 67000 and the current mileage was138000.
Based on news articles in december 2009 regarding severe rusting and deterioration of the support frames of 2000 and 2001 toyota tundra pick-up truck I took my vehicle to motor world toyota in wilkes-barre, pa in january 2010. The service technicians performed an inspection and did, in fact find significant rusting on the frame, cross members and attachment points. I was told that my emergency brakes mechanism was severely rusted and did not function properly. I was told that it would cost approximately $150.00 to repair the brake. As I was expecting to be notified by toyota that a re-call was taking place and elected to delay the repair to see if it would be part of the recall of the rusted frames. As of today, 23 february 2010 I have not heard anything regarding a re-call of 2000-2001 toyota tundra pick-up trucks. As there have been verified incidents of frame cross members holding the spare tires failing and dropping the tire on the road and other mechanical failures due to the extreme rusting caused by sub-standard steel used in the frames, it is imperative that the dot and the federal safety agency immediately require a comprehensive re-call of these vehicles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact was driving down an incline approximately between 35-45 MPH, on normal road conditions. While pressure was applied to the brake the vehicle began to shake violently. The driver was able to continue in operation. The failure occurrences were during travel on; an downward incline, high rate of speed on a highway, and exiting from a ramp. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures. The failure was contributed to warped rotors. The front rotors, rear drums and shoes were replaced. The failure continued after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 7,125. Updated 04-15-10 *bf updated 08/26/10
Toyota vehicles have another safety flaw that seems to be systemic across many models. My 2000 tundra has a braking quirk where the brakes under light to moderate braking cause a pulsating shudder in the vehicle. My wife's 2001 avalon does the same thing as did her 1993 camry. Several friends with toyota or lexus vehicles have reported similar experiences. The quirk isn't consistent, at times it isn't noticeable and at times it feels like you could lose control of the vehicle. When taken to the dealer the response is that it is the tires, or maybe that they turned the rotors but the end result after balancing tires, replacing them or turning the rotors the quirks remains. It may appear to go away for a while but returns.
2000 tundra having emergency brakes rusting all the time along with crank bell and rear diff.housing.
The brake line tubing at the proportioning valve on the left rear inside frame rail corroded and burst causing all brake fluid to escape and the brake pedal went to the floor and made the vehicle difficult to stop. I was traveling close to home at a speed of approximately 25 MPH. I down shifted and was able to slow to 5mph to drive the vehicle to my home garage where I replaced the tubing,fluid and bled the brakes. Fortunately no accident occurred, I discarded the old tubing and fittings after the repairs were made. The frame area behind the tubing near the left rear shock mount is corroded so badly that I am able to pass a tennis ball through the left rear frame rail. The right and left frame rails are perforated where the spare tire carrier is riveted to the horizontal frame channels directly above the rear axle. The frame is corroded badly and paper thin in areas that surround the perforations.
I had a brake line failure on my 2000 toyota tundra, the rear brake line right above the cross member blew. I tried to brake hard for a pedestrian and the pedal went straight to the floor, luckily I was able to avoid him. I was close to my mechanic so I just limped it there with the e-brake.
8/3/2009 - steering rack lost all fluid while driving on a highway. Able to maintain control, brought to mechanic who replaced steering rack. 09/08/2009 - front brake lines corroded thru and lost all brake fluid while driving,brought to mechanic who replaced front and rear brake lines as all required replacement. 09/11/2009 - shift cable failed (corrosion) - able to get off the road and towed to mechanic. Frame and underbody of this truck have excessive corrosion which LED to these failures. The integrity and safety of this vehicle is questionable.
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