9.7

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
548 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2000 Toyota Tundra:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #13

Jun 082001

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,125 miles
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 updated 08/26/10

- Colorado Springs , CO, USA

problem #12

Sep 162002

(reported on)

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Vibrating brakes, dealer has replaced rotors and drums with shoes and pads six times now.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #11

Apr 012002

Tundra

  • miles
Rear brake drums are warped, and there is pulsation inside of pedal. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Madill, OK, USA

problem #10

Jul 112002

Tundra

  • miles
Rear drums warped...again. This is third set replacement. Now these are warped. Toyota will not honor continued support. Last set replaced by ntb.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #9

Oct 202001

Tundra

  • miles
My Toyota Tundra had warranty work performed on the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes @ 27,000 miles. Now at 40,000 the vibration problem has come back, same as before. My truck is now out of warranty and Toyota claims I have to pay for my next visit to the dealer....and for what, the same parts as before! I have read on many web sites (www.tundrasolutions.com) about the brake vibration problems with this truck I don't understand why there is not an investigation going on and why no recall"?" I am very concerned because I use this truck daily in high traffic areas...about 100 miles a day. Please help!

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #8

Feb 012002

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle vibration, front disc warping and rear-drum failure.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #7

Oct 062001

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Contacted manufacturer after brakes were replaced and they were less than concerned. I am now awaiting another set of rear brake drums from the dealer to replace the faulty replacements that are currently on my vehicle. I am worried about my warranty running out before this problem is actually corrected!

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #6

Feb 102001

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Manufacturer defect with rear brake drums and front rotors and pads. Vehicle began vibrating badly when applying brakes. Dealer replaced rear drum, front brakes and rotors at approx. 6000 miles. Now at approx. 25K miles, same problem has returned. With only 11K miles more warranty left, will Toyota continue to replace these defective components past the warranty? I think not. Something needs to be done to force Toyota to address this known problem.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #5

May 022001

Tundra

  • miles
Drums have been replaced 3 times, front rotors replaced 2 times, front pads replaced 2 times, replacedrear shoes1 time, replaced right side axle and studs, cut drums 2 times, cut rotors 1 time

- P.C.B., FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 011999

Tundra

  • miles
When applying brakes there is pulsation in front rear tire. Rotors and drums are wearing out prematurely. Consumer has been to dealer 4 times for same problem.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 152001

(reported on)

Tundra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear drum and front disc brakes and rotors had to be replaced since date of purchase. Vehicle vibrates when brake pedal is pressed. This happens on wet and dry roads. Brakes have been repaired five times.

- Rolla, MI, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Within 4000 miles of purchase of vehicle, it developed severe vibration during braking. Vehicle currently has 28000 miles on it and is on its third full set of brake rotors and drums. New rotors/drums seem to only provide 1000-4000 miles of smooth braking before vibration sets in again. Dealers fixing vehicle say vibration is due to heat induced warping of rotors and drums. Once parts are warped, vibrations get so severe it feels almost as if the rear end of the vehicle is hopping up and down during hard braking. I believe this defect greatly increases critical stopping distance. Manufacturer has not provided "permanent" fix for this defect, they have only replaced warped parts with new parts of same design. Soon vibration sets in again. Vehicle will soon be out of warranty.

- Auburn, CA, USA

problem #1

May 182001

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Front rotors and rear drums are warping about every 15,000 miles requiring replacement of rotors, drums, shoes, and pads. This has been happening since the vehicle was new. Several tsb's have been issued on this subject to no avail. My concern is that there is a design flaw in the brake system that may lead to either catastrophic or repetitive system failure which may in turn lead to personal injury or death. It is clear to me that the brakes are not properly designed and Toyota should issue a recall to rectify. It is obvious that there is still a problem that has not been solved. If it not with the brakes, I would not be so alarmed.

- Mineola, TX, USA