2000 Toyota Tundra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,011 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,915miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Toyota Tundra, 4% of the 1,011 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,915 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 80,000 miles my transmission needs to be replaced . I have never abused this vehicle in any form and feel that Toyota should reimburse the many thousands of owners who seem to be having the same problems with this model. For the amount of money these vehicles cost it only seems fair that Toyota should be forced to stand behind their products.”
NHTSA complaint #10261894, filed 2009-03, 80,000 miles“3 pairs of cracked exhaust manifolds in less than 100k miles. Had I been more vigilant about repairing them as soon as they occurred, it likely would have been another couple of pairs. Dealer replaced them up to 100k, and although I pressed them for a solution, they would not honor problem after 100k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10231185, filed 2008-06, 40,000 miles“I have had one oxygen sensor replaced within the past year at an expense of over $400. I now have another oxygen sensor failure and note that many others are experiencing the same manufacturer defect. My truck has only 52,000 miles but it is beyond the extended warranty period granted by Toyota. It is obvious that Toyota should recall all 2000 tundras and fix them rather than extend a warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10210363, filed 2007-11, 52,330 miles“My oxygen sensors went bad at 37000 miles and I believe this is premature, I know personally of 3 other people that have had problems earlier than that.I believe that it is a pollution issue,because if a recall is not issued, or if Toyota doesn't warranty the item, then most likely people will not replace them every 30000 miles or whenever they go bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10028507, filed 2003-07, 36,500 miles“2000 Toyota Tundra exhaust manifolds leaking. July 3. 2003 a Toyota dealer told me my exhaust manifolds were warped and leaking. Mileage at that time was 30763. After approx. 3 months of trying to get Toyota to cover the complete cost to replace, they finally agreed to furnish the parts free of charge and I pay the labor of $662.18. I feel that Toyota should cover all costs.”
NHTSA complaint #10041275, filed 2003-10, 30,763 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10015532Feb 9, 2005Abnormal squeal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area, usually during cold start-up. An improved 2uz-fe accessory drive belt has been developed to correct this condition.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 25 | 7% |
| 2023 | 48 | 12% |
| 2022 | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 19 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 44 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Tundra
529 complaintsBrakes
276 complaintsSuspension
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTires
19 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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