2000 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,011 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 1,011 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Rohrich Toyota replaced the severely rusted frame on my 2000 Tundra in 2009, only after NHTSA directed them to. Rohrich Toyota after telling me that per my VIN I wasn't one of affected owners!? Toyota replaced frame and brake lines as well as cross member in 2009. Toyota then reattached rusted fuel line to new frame and now rust from old frame has caused the fuel line to leak severely. I called rohrich and Toyota america and was denied remedy of replacing fuel line! …”
NHTSA complaint #10714253, filed 2015-05, 149,750 miles“I know about recall on rust corrosion. The same thing has happened to my exhaust system. The front port on both manifolds are leaking. I have already replaced both cat. Converters and the resonator.”
NHTSA complaint #10514644, filed 2013-06, 107,000 miles“While driving on a country highway, the drive power of the engine stalled, even though the engine continued. Appears to be a repetative problem with this model of truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10747147, filed 2015-08, 180,000 miles“The contact owned a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 7/7/14 updated 07/14/2014 updated 07/22/14 ma updated 8/25/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10587270, filed 2014-05, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate before an unknown light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned out. The repairs were made, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10721996, filed 2015-05, 147,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10134223Sep 15, 2015TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
- 10096556Sep 15, 2015Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the engine ecm has been interrupted.
- 10132529Aug 24, 2015TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 23% |
| 2025 | 47 | 33% |
| 2024 | 153 | 44% |
| 2023 | 168 | 41% |
| 2022 | 165 | 38% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 27% |
| 2012 | 57 | 37% |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Tundra
529 complaintsBrakes
276 complaintsSuspension
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTires
19 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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