2000 Toyota Tundra 4WD Ext Cab from North America - Comments

Like a lot of 2000 Tundra owners, I have experienced the same front break problems. The problem has long existed, and buying the truck brand new from a Toyota dealership, I had never been notified of any recall or TSB. Now the 3yr/36k warrantly is over, and no compensation for a problem which existed from early on.

I have found that Toyota had issued Tech. Service Bulletins early on in the warranty also.

MFG Bulletin Date: 2003-01-08

TSB 00103 Details: FRONT BRAKE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION. 2000 - CURRENT TUNDRA.

MFG Bulletin Date: 2002-09-16

TSB 00402 Details: FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION.

MFG Bulletin Date: 2002-09-23

TSB 092302 Details: SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE REPAIR SERVICE TIPS.

Having little trouble with my previous Toyota 4WD Ext-Cab SR5, I am very disappointed in what seems to be a cover-up of the 2000 Tundra break problems. Calling out the break problem in a technical service bulletin instead of a recall notice is just plain wrong. The problem exists in far too many vehicles. It should not cost $1600 dollars to get one's new vehicle equipped with proper braking and not be considered a recall problem.

I am pretty upset about the same issue. My mechanic turned the rotors and replaced brake pads four times since I bought the pickup in 2000. I just learned of the TSB last year, but the quote I got for the repair was $2,500.

It is ridiculous that I have to spend this kind of money for a problem that was obviously an manufacturer defect.

I am looking at new vehicles as well - none are Toyotas for this reason.

Its important that if you are not satisfied to state your reasons and inform people of those reasons. Its the only way to get any action. Unfortunately it's a long term process. the auto world tends to run with a big lag. right now, as an example, Toyota is getting big press as the "quallity" vehicle with little on their ongoing problems and new way of dealing with the buyers. I tell all that it is a good vehicle, but the company no longer stands alone as an example of great dealer/owner relationships. Beware and do research.

P.

Unfortunately Toyota is not held to the same standards as domestic vehicles regarding recalls for serious safety issues. They try to keep the defects secret to promote the myth (and it definitely IS a myth) that they build better cars and trucks. Check out the Corolla, Camry, and Highlander comments and you'll find horror story after horror story about bad brakes, airbags that don't work, accelerators that stick, and even engines that blow up before 36,000 miles. "Toyota quality" is an oxymoron.

For the past 8yrs we have been happy with our garage kept 2000 Toyota Tundra with 30,000 miles. However we have now received news that both headers have cracked and it will cost $1600 to fix. Apparently this is a common problem to the Tundra.

15:37 The two funniest myths I can think of in the automotive world are "Ford Tough" and "Like a Rock". Toyota however, doesn't need to fill people's heads with a slogan. They just deliver some of the highest quality vehicles available for sale.

Your point about Toyota not being held to the same standards as the domestics is 100% completely upside down. Ford and Chevy are known for their endless recalls and troubles, and especially for their shoddy way of 'handling' these problems.

I like slogans more so than out of warranty premature repair costs on imports. My newest domestics have had no issues with expensive engines/trans issues like my latest imports had.

"For the past 8yrs we have been happy with our garage kept 2000 Toyota Tundra with 30,000 miles. However we have now received news that both headers have cracked and it will cost $1600 to fix. Apparently this is a common problem to the Tundra."

Wow, an 8-year old car with only 30,000 miles??? And it STILL had major problems??? I would dump it. At those extremely low miles, and limited usage, I would expect to never have any problems.