2000 Toyota Tundra Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 18, 2026 · 51 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2000 Toyota Tundra, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,000 miles.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 3%
10k–25k miles1 · 3%
25k–50k miles5 · 14%
50k–75k miles6 · 17%
75k–100k miles10 · 29%
100k–150k miles9 · 26%
150k+ miles3 · 9%

How serious are the reports?

Of 51 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.

Toyota Tundra power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2022, with 104 complaints
2000: 5120002001: 302002: 5120022003: 352004: 4620042005: 352006: 2320062007: 732008: 4620082009: 112010: 1920102011: 182012: 2120122014: 52015: 120152016: 52017: 620172018: 32019: 120192020: 32021: 120212022: 1041042023: 8720232024: 852025: 3620252026: 8

n = 804 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Tundra825%—
2025 Tundra3626%2,700
2024 Tundra8525%3,600
2023 Tundra8721%28,000
2022 Tundra10424%11,000
2021 Tundra14%48,000
2020 Tundra37%1,855
2019 Tundra11%5,500
2018 Tundra33%—
2017 Tundra68%17,450
2016 Tundra54%10,600
2015 Tundra12%168,000
2014 Tundra55%22,000
2012 Tundra2113%87,065
2011 Tundra1813%70,000
2010 Tundra1912%48,048
2009 Tundra1129%20,250
2008 Tundra4614%42,700
2007 Tundra7319%60,000
2006 Tundra234%69,001
2005 Tundra359%62,500
2004 Tundra4610%110,140
2003 Tundra359%86,670
2002 Tundra5111%89,000
2001 Tundra307%89,000
2000 Tundra515%87,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2007, with 7 complaints
2000: 6200062001: 552002: 3200232003: 112004: 1200412005: 222006: 4200642007: 772008: 2200822009: 662010: 5201052011: 112013: 1201312014: 332015: 1201512018: 112019: 1201912021: 11

n = 51 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2000 Toyota Tundra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

My frame is rusted on most in to an i no yall had a recall but i don't know if its stall good for this truck

Received Apr 16, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11408327

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BE STOPPED. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT…

Received Oct 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11270720

This vehicle was part of an earlier recall for corrosion of the frame and component parts. Toyota replaced the frame along with a corroded leaking gas tank. Approximately one week ago we noticed an oil leak from our rear differential. Upon inspection by our local mechanic he determined the rear…

Received Apr 4, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11083297
Toyota Tundra
A 2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited photographed in Flushing, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2000 Toyota Tundras have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about power train for the 2000 Toyota Tundra (5% of the 1,011 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Tundra power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 87,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2000 Toyota Tundra problems

See all 2000 Toyota Tundra problems or power train problems across all Tundra years.