2000 Toyota Tundra: check engine light

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 221,000 miles · TN

Driving city streets check engine light comes on when trying to turn left an truck will not excerlate until throttle is pressed almost to the floor have to pull over to the side stop turn off the engine let set for about 10 seconds start the engine air will respond but the check engine light stays on very dangerous called toyota an got no help have had it worked on an it will do o.k for a while but back to the same problem bad problem for safety

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · Acceleration · 135,000 miles · MI

Driving at 50 MPH, engine losses power like fuel is cut off. Check engine light comes on, throttle pedal has no response until 3/4 down . Very dangerous as I was in traffic and could not drive the truck. I was told it is a problem with the accelerator pedal position sensor. Cleared code & happened again 2 days later, this time as I was coming to a stop. Vehicle stalled & would not restart - same code - p1121

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 124,604 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. After the vehicle struck a pothole, it made an abnormal noise and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the o2 sensor was defective. Upon further inspection, stated that the u-bolt deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,604.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 200,000 miles · GA

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

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 96,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he received a manufacturer's recall in regards to the chassis. The vehicle was serviced per the recall however, two weeks later he started to notice other failures with the vehicle. The contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated and the suspension on the vehicle would not support the weight from his trailer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the oxygen sensor and evaporation system failed, and the entire suspension system would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The current mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 87,000 miles · TX

I have a 2000 toyota tundra and it has a problem that when the car gets hot the engine will stall out and die without warning. It creates no omd ii errors and the check engine light never appears. The ECM fuse blows on occasion but replacing it does not lead to a running vehicle. It fails to start until the engine compartment cools down. There is fire from the spark plugs and there is fuel pressure in the fuel rail. We have replaced all the relays and fuses in the ECM and efi circuits and all fingers are now pointing to the ECM controller itself. We just changed out the fuel pump and are looking at replacement of all the ignition coils (8) and all the fuel injectors (8). But since all of these components seam to be working that would make little since. The recent recall for the ECM on the matrix & corolla indicate that there may have been problems with the manufacture of ECM units for a much longer period of time since my tundra is exhibiting the same problem. This problem has been getting worse for over 5 years now and the toyota dealers and other toyota specialty shops cannot find the problem since there are no engine codes and the fact that it will start and run fine after it cools down. I have been waiting for it to die and not start at all to hope to find the problem.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle restarted, it began to independently accelerate before stalling a second time. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and shut off immediately after the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure persisted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the throttle assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2010 · Acceleration · 244,000 miles · MA

2000 toyota tundra. Driving along normally ... Suddenly the truck would not accelerate .. It went into idle but pressing the gas pedal did nothing .. I was in traffic, crawling along. I put on my flashers, pulled over to the side of road, shut truck off, then checked the accelerator pedal (nothing unusual), checked the oil (fine), checked the trans fluid (fine). When I restarted the truck - it seemed okay - except the check engine light remained on. I drove the truck to the nearest repair garage. They said the check engine code was p1121 and was a throttle position sensor. They also said they wouldn't touch the vehicle due to all the recent problems with toyota accelerators. This is an unsafe condition. It could easily have resulted in an accident.

Filed Mar 26, 2010 · Engine · 62,000 miles · CA

I have a 2000 tundra access cab truck with 62,000 miles. The check engine light came on so I had it diagnosed. The front o2 sensor before the cat has failed. I wrote toyota and they said that they had extended the warranty to 7 yrs or 90,000 miles. They said that it was also up to the local dealer to decide if the fault would be covered. I purchased this vehicle from a relative, who is now deceased, and did not receive any recall info. I wrote to toyota and they told me to talk to my local dealershp. I talked to the local dealer and they told me to write or call the toyota experience department, or what ever it is. From what I have read there are a lot of people getting ripped off for a defect in factory provided parts and replacement parts. I definately think this is a design flaw and should be covered by toyota. I for one can not afford to own a vehicle that is going to cost $200.00 to $800.00 every 6 months to 2 years. This also affects the environment and the fact that this vehicle has to be smogged every 2 years.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 35,000 miles · IA

My 2000 toyota tundra, v8 engine, automatic transmission, has a problem with the accelerator pedal not working when the engine is running. This usually happens in cold weather (below freezing) several times a year, and the check engine dash lamp comes on. This requires that I stop the truck, turn off the engine, wait approximately 15-20 seconds, then restart the engine. Only then can I continue to drive. This situation has resulted in the following: 1. Being stalled in a intersection with a red light and cross traffic coming at me and not being able to move. 2. Entering a high speed highway and not being able to accelerate, and having a semi truck almost rear end me. Then having to stop traffic until I could drive off. The toyota dealer replaced the electronic accelerator mechanism under warranty in 2002, but this did not solve the problem. The dealer said there is no recall for this problem, and they don't know how to fix it. The incidents are recorded on the truck's onboard computer.

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Body · 53,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra/sr5. In september of 2008 the vehicle rear and front frame began corroding, which caused the power steering fluid to leak. He contacted the manufacturer, and a representative stated that there may be a recall in the future for the failure. However he made some replacements under and around the vehicles bed area. Recently he noticed the check engine oil light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change. The dealer concluded that they could not change the oil because the steering rack belts, cross members and the entire frame was corroded. He then recommended that he discontinue vehicle operation as a safety precaution.. The failure mileage was 51,000. The current mileage was 53,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Body, Engine · 139,234 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. During routine maintenance a technician discovered that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 139234. Updated 11/06/09 *bf also the check engine light was on. Updated 11/09/09