2000 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 will help me. I just bought this truck in january of this year for 7500 and am now out 7500.”
NHTSA complaint #10465159, filed 2012-07, 186,210 miles“Report problem with the braking system of my Toyota Tacoma (2000). The initial problem as defined: as I begin a trip, the brakes operate correctly. The ABS system light is not illuminated. Frequently, when applying the brakes at any given time during a single trip (usually at speeds of 5 to 25 miles per hour), the brake pedal feels as if it is skipping, there is a clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle does not slow down as expected, until I pump the brake pedal several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141726, filed 2005-11, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. While attempting to drive he noticed that the brake pedal had fallen to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The technician stated that the rear brake line needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 91000.”
NHTSA complaint #10296706, filed 2009-12, 91,000 miles“This vehical and I think many other Toyota vehicals falsly show a dash light to indicate a brake system problem when there is no problem. When I took it to the dealer they said the brake fluid was low but it was between the min/max levels indicated. I pressed the dealership and they admitted that the fluid level had to be at the max mark or the dash light would come on and they said that they have a bunch of people come to the dealership due to this false indication. In my opinion the vehical should not give a false indication of trouble with the braking system when the fluid level is correct. …”
NHTSA complaint #753963, filed 2001-11“When braking, there was a grinding sound and braking distance was extended. Dealer replaced front calipers and rotors at 42,000 miles. At this time the grinding sound can be heard again when braking, dealer found no problem and only replaced brake pads.”
NHTSA complaint #8009000, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 33 | 21% |
| 2023 | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 13 | 14% |
| 2019 | 56 | 26% |
| 2018 | 48 | 23% |
| 2017 | 32 | 13% |
| 2016 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 | 18 | 14% |
| 2012 | 22 | 7% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 21 | 7% |
| 2009 | 35 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 | 43 | 8% |
| 2006 | 49 | 6% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 5% |
| 2002 | 17 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 21 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma
78 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTires
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology