2000 Toyota Pickup problems

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The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota since 1995. The first-generation Tacoma (model years 1995 through 2004) was classified as a compact pickup. The second generation (model years 2005 through 2015) and third generation (in production since 2015) models are classified as mid-sized pickups. The Tacoma was Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 2005.

As of 2015, the Tacoma was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Bermuda, and the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia. Most markets across the world receive the Toyota Hilux in lieu of the Tacoma.

The name "Tacoma" was derived from the Coast Salish peoples' name for Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington.

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Common 2000 Toyota Pickup problems

The Toyota Pickup 2000, also known as the Toyota Tacoma, is a popular choice for many due to its durability and reliability. However, like any vehicle, it is not immune to common problems. Here are some of the most reported issues by owners of the Toyota Pickup 2000:

  • Starting and Misfiring Problems: The fuel injectors on Toyota Pickup 2000 models with common rail diesel engines are known to cause starting problems and misfiring. Symptoms of this issue include fuel odour, fuel leaks, engine vibration, and the check engine light turning on.
  • Loss of Power: Another common issue with the Toyota Pickup 2000 is a loss of power. This problem is often caused by a faulty fuel injector or a clogged fuel filter. Regular maintenance and replacement of the fuel filter can help prevent this problem.
  • Crank Seal Oil Leaks: The Toyota Pickup 2000 is also known to have crank seal oil leaks. This problem is often caused by a worn-out crank seal, which can be replaced to fix the issue.
  • 5th Gear Synchro Problems: The Toyota Pickup 2000 is also known to have 5th gear synchronisation problems. This problem is often caused by a faulty synchronizer ring or a damaged or worn-out hub gear. Seeking the assistance of a professional technician is recommended to resolve this issue.

Proper maintenance, regular servicing, and prompt attention to issues can help prevent further complications with the Toyota Pickup 2000. It is recommended to consult a professional technician for diagnosis and repair of any problem with the Toyota Pickup 2000.

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2000 Toyota Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Pickup problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Service brakes problems
  • Vehicle speed control problems
  • Hydraulic problems
  • Power train problems
  • Structure problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Toyota Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2000 Toyota Pickup complaints

The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Toyota Pickup.

2019-02-23

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2019-02-12
  • VIN: 5TBRT3419YS
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AT 65 MPH AS IF IT HAD BEEN SHUT OFF, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CODE READER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. THE SHOP CLEANED IT, BUT IT HAS OCCURRED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME AT 55 MPH.
2013-07-26

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2013-07-22
  • VIN: 5TBBT4415YS
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: I CAME TO A LEFT TURN WITH MY TUNDRA AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND THERE WAS SOMEBODY WAITING ON THE ROAD I WAS APPROACHING TO TURN ON. THERE WAS ALSO SOMEBODY COMING TOWARDS ME IN ONCOMING LANE. WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE FOR THE TURN THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND I PUMPED THEM QUICKLY AND EVERY TIME THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. AT THAT POINT I REALIZED I WOULD NOT MAKE THE CORNER AND HAD TO EITHER HIT THE DITCH OR RIDE OUT ONCOMING LANE SHOULDER. I CHOSE THE SHOULDER. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP I REALIZED I BLEW A FRONT BRAKE LINE(A STEEL LINE). UPON FURTHER INSPECTION TOYOTA TUNDRAS HAVE A LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM FOR THE REAR BRAKES. WITH THIS SYSTEM THERE IS A PRO PORTIONING VALVE MOUNTED TO THE FRAME IN THE REAR. THERE IS ALSO A LINKAGE ROD MOUNTED TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL THAT ACTUATES VALVE . THIS ROD WAS RUSTED AWAY INSIDE A RUBBER BOOT ATTACHED TO THE VALVE AND WAS NOT ALLOWING ANY PRESSURE TO REACH REAR BRAKES SO WHEN I BLEW THE FRONT LINE I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES! I REPAIRED THE BRAKES BY REMOVING THE PRO PORTIONING VALVE AND BY PASSING IT. WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION THAT COULD OCCUR WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND GOT THE RESPONSE THAT A SERVICE TECH DID NOT CONFIRM IT SO I CAN'T PROVE IT WAS THEIR DESIGN FAILURE! I WAS NOT LOOKING FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF POTENTIAL HAZARD AND THEY SEEMED TO CARE LESS THEY DID NOT ASK TO SEE THE VALVE OR LINKAGE OR CARE TO INVESTIGATE ANY FURTHER THAN MY EXPLANATION . A COMPANY WITH THEIR SAFETY HISTORY AS OF LATE SHOULD HAVE SHOWN A SUBSTANTIALLY LARGE INTEREST IN FINDING OUT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED! AND LIKE I SAID THEY COULD HAVE NOT HAVE CARED LESS ! *TR
2002-07-11

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-03-30
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: WEIGHT OF VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND BE INOPERATIVE. *AK *SCC
1999-10-29

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-06-30
  • VIN: 5TBRT3415YS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
  • Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALL THE DOOR AJAR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LIGHTS COME ON. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS OPENED, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING INTERMITTENTLY IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
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