Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Toyota Tacoma owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he received a recall notification for an unknown safety recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle did not need the recall repair at the time. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the independent mechanic for a repair, he was informed that the entire subframe was corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
My son was driving the 2000 Toyota Tacoma across very smooth transition railroad tracks at about 25 mph and the right front ball joint failed, collapsing the suspension. He lost all control and the vehicle skidded to a stop. Had he been going any faster, the vehicle could have rolled over. I have reviewed the recalls for Toyota ball joints and found the there is a 50J recall for 2001-2005 Tacomas. Interestingly enough, the trucks/Tacomas from 1995-2000 have the same ball joint but were not included in the recall. I have tried to work with Toyota directly on this matter and they don't seem to want to help me. This is a safety issue and should be elevated to recall levels for all vehicles with this ball joint.
The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it
Vehicle parked in driveway and drunk driver hit 2 vehicles, totaled one & 99% on Toyota. After repairs, repairman made statement that we had rust on underside and we have been trying to find out more about the problem and how to fix it. Just this month a friend told us about the recalls and how to find out more. We found the recall and was given a case manager and told that it was a warranty and it expired and the next day the article on the recall was no longer on the internet.
While having a tire repaired, mechanic noticed a broken shock absorber mount. Upon his attempt to repair, he found severe frame rust, with insufficient metal remaining to reattach the mount. After an appointment with the local Toyota dealer, I was informed that the frame was unrepairable, and that since the "put in service" date was feb 2000, I was too late for the extended warranty program. Apparently, if I had found the problem 5 months earlier, I would have been eligible for a buy-back. As this is a serious safety issue, I can not understand the manufacturer's time limitations. I am the second owner, and other than the frame rust, the truck shows no corrosion. I have never received any notice of frame rust problems, or the inspection and extended frame warranty offer from Toyota. Since getting the bad news, I have found numerous similar stories online. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 30 MPH, the front passenger's side wheel detached from the vehicle without warning. Due to the failure, the passenger's side front end of the vehicle struck the pavement. The vehicle was towed to a private residence. The contact reached out to vann york Toyota (500 eastchester dr, high point, nc 27262) and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to a lower ball joint failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he took the vehicle in for a recall repair for verifying if the frame was rusted. The repair was done between 2010 and 2013. The unknown dealer sprayed the frame with an undercoat after insuring that it was not rusted. The undercoat was supposed to protect frame from any future rusting. The frame was not rusted prior to the coating being applied. The contact became aware that the frame started to rust while washing the vehicle at under the rear fender wells on both sides of the subframe. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I purchased my 2000 Toyota Tacoma in 2000. In 2008 I received a recall noticed from Toyota in reference to a frame issue. I took the truck to Toyota and the service tech advised me that the truck was fine. In April 2016, I noticed that my rear leaf spring was no longer connected to the frame because the frame has rotted. My local dealership could not help me and advised me to contact Toyota. I made a claim with Toyota and they advised me that I am past the 15 year warranty with the frame. I believe I should have received a new frame back in 2008 when the recall was active.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 15 MPH, an abnormal dragging noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 05V225000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger side lower ball joint detached and caused the tire to blow out. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
Suspension complaints in other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2000 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA has 52 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma, 25% of the model year's 211 complaints. The component named most often is front (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 160,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.