Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| EL00901 | 10/12/2001 | 627193 | Subject regarding temperature gauge inaccurate. *yd | 02/05/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| EG00300 | 05/05/2000 | 613509 | Some vehicles within vin 5tb****1*ys030022 may experience a slight coolant leak from the coolant overflow reservoir vent under rough driving conditions. *mr | 07/20/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| EG00700 | 09/15/2000 | 618295 | Subject regarding revised coolant hose clamp. *jb | 04/11/2001 | |
| 286 | 09/19/2000 | 614972 | Subject regarding revised coolant hose clamp. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00305 | 02/09/2005 | 10015532 | Abnormal squeal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area, usually during cold start-up. an improved 2uz-fe accessory drive belt has been developed to correct this condition. *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| 01902R | 10/03/2002 | 01902 | 10005823 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0135 and / or p0155 in the engine control module (ecm). revised. *tt | 03/16/2004 |
| 01902 | 10/03/2002 | 10000272 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0135 and / or p0155 in the engine control module (ecm). *tt | 02/21/2003 | |
| TC01028 | 10/15/2001 | 627186 | Subject regarding engine oil dipstick replacement. *yd | 02/05/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| EG01602 | 08/30/2002 | 633868 | Some vehicles may exhibit an engine no start condition. *tt | 09/26/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 04006 | 04/23/2004 | 10007090 | Customer support program - warranty coverage enhancement on two oxygen sensors. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 158000 | 1 | |
| I had a recall letter from toyota regarding frame rust. it was to be done at no charge. when the dealer inspected the frame, they said the truck qualified for frame replacement at no charge. when the work was beginning, however, i received a phone call stating numerous parts had to be replaced because they were destroyed during the frame replacement process. i was told it was not negotiable and i would have to pay for them. these included all shocks, tie rods and ends for $350. also, they suggested replacing the steering rack and radiator cap for an additional $650. i have contacted toyota corporation to try to get the real story of what is covered and what may not be covered. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2009 | 139234 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during routine maintenance a technician discovered that the entire frame was corroded. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 139234. updated 11/06/09 *bf also the check engine light was on. updated 11/09/09*jb | |||
| 04/26/2003 | 32000 | 1 | 08/15/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the 2000 toyota tundra that was bought new had a tire problem. while driving on the highway the rear differential locked, the contact lost control, and the vehicle caught on fire. there were five people in the vehicle and all occupants were injured. the dealer inspected the vehicle, and determined the failure was due to a lack of oil in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 53500 | ||
| Check engine light on. after 2 attempts from mechanic and failure, lakeside toyota dealership, new orleans louisiana says oil sludge buildup due to neglect. we have mechanic records/receipts that oil was changed timely. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 87000 | ||
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra and it has a problem that when the car gets hot the engine will stall out and die without warning. it creates no omd ii errors and the check engine light never appears. the ecm fuse blows on occasion but replacing it does not lead to a running vehicle. it fails to start until the engine compartment cools down. there is fire from the spark plugs and there is fuel pressure in the fuel rail. we have replaced all the relays and fuses in the ecm and efi circuits and all fingers are now pointing to the ecm controller itself. we just changed out the fuel pump and are looking at replacement of all the ignition coils (8) and all the fuel injectors (8). but since all of these components seam to be working that would make little since. the recent recall for the ecm on the matrix & corolla indicate that there may have been problems with the manufacture of ecm units for a much longer period of time since my tundra is exhibiting the same problem. this problem has been getting worse for over 5 years now and the toyota dealers and other toyota specialty shops cannot find the problem since there are no engine codes and the fact that it will start and run fine after it cools down. i have been waiting for it to die and not start at all to hope to find the problem. | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 4 | ||
| It was determined that all 4 oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. the consumer found that there was an extended warranty'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>extended warranty'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>extended warranty'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>extended warranty, but was told that the problem wasn't bad enough for a total recall. *sc recall campaign: recall number: 99v347003. the towing packet light kit had blown out and was replaced. the consumer stated that the engine light has been on since purchase of the vehicle. vehicle stalled while being driven by the consumer. when started again the check engine light appeared. after having the vehicle checked again it registered a code of p0505/possible idle control system. *tc | |||
| On several occasions engine would shut down with no warning. toyota has sent consumer a dip stick to replace original one that came with truck. truck was not running due to sludge or some other deficiency as stated by dealership. please describe details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/20/2002 | 1 | 11/15/1999 | |
| While driving, engine and valve trains are noisy. problem has existed for over a year. dealer has inspected vehicle and stated that this was a normal occurrence. *ak *tt | |||
| While vehicle is being driven excessive noise occurs in engine compartment cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Oil dipstick is incorrectly calibrated or is too short, causes overfill of oil upon changing oil. should take only 6.5 quarts of oil versus 7.5 with this dipstick.*ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Consistently bumpy ride even switching tire pressures. also unstable. *ak (tiresize: 265-70-16)( dot number: tire size: 265-70-16 ) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 62000 | ||
| I have a 2000 tundra access cab truck with 62,000 miles. the check engine light came on so i had it diagnosed. the front o2 sensor before the cat has failed. i wrote toyota and they said that they had extended the warranty to 7 yrs or 90,000 miles. they said that it was also up to the local dealer to decide if the fault would be covered. i purchased this vehicle from a relative, who is now deceased, and did not receive any recall info. i wrote to toyota and they told me to talk to my local dealershp. i talked to the local dealer and they told me to write or call the toyota experience department, or what ever it is. from what i have read there are a lot of people getting ripped off for a defect in factory provided parts and replacement parts. i definately think this is a design flaw and should be covered by toyota. i for one can not afford to own a vehicle that is going to cost $200.00 to $800.00 every 6 months to 2 years. this also affects the environment and the fact that this vehicle has to be smogged every 2 years. | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| At 80,000 miles my transmission needs to be replaced . i have never abused this vehicle in any form and feel that toyota should reimburse the many thousands of owners who seem to be having the same problems with this model. for the amount of money these vehicles cost it only seems fair that toyota should be forced to stand behind their products. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 1 | ||
| Both left and right exhaust manifolds are cracked and leak exhaust gases into passenger compartment. right exhaust manifold has been replaced. because of cost, left exhaust manifold has yet to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 05/18/2008 | 102000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra limited v8...o2 sensors need replaced (all 4 of them)...this is an apparent problem and should be a factory recall item. this is a $850 dollar job...ridiculous! check engine light comes on and codes out as oxygen sensors. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 3 pairs of cracked exhaust manifolds in less than 100k miles. had i been more vigilant about repairing them as soon as they occurred, it likely would have been another couple of pairs. dealer replaced them up to 100k, and although i pressed them for a solution, they would not honor problem after 100k miles. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Cracked exhaust manifolds, have heard the noise for quite some time. it has gotten worse but goes away when the truck warms up. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 91500 | 1 | |
| I have an oxygen sensor failure. don't know if it's one or both on the right side. will cost well over $400 to fix. have heard of several other having the same issue. *tr | |||
| 05/05/2001 | 8000 | 2 | 09/03/2000 |
| My 2000 tundra trd 4x4 v-8, auto trans developed an engine noise within the first 10,000 miles and first year of ownership. i took it to the dealership, godfrey toyota of cadillac, mi and they were unable to identify the problem. at approximately 78,000 miles, the o2 sensor failed, as identified to me by the check engine light. the dealership service department replaced my sensor, and initially billed me for the work. when i asked the mechanic, he identified the occurrence of an extended service bulletin on the o2 sensor. he further identified the reason for the noise was the cracked manifold, that had apparently occurred within the first 10,000 miles of driving. he indicated the noise was worse when the engine was cold and that after driving awhile, the cracked tended to close up and reduce the noise. he further indicated that if the o2 sensor had not come out, that toyota would have replaced the manifold and sensor at the same time, at no charge. my chief concern with the cracked manifold is the possible reduction in life of the engine due to exhaust leakage, secondarily to vehicle occupants during any extended idling, something i personally do not often do. *nm | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 20000 | 2 | 08/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at 20,000 miles while applying the accelerator at various speeds there was a spewing noise and the odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, which determined the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. although, the exhaust manifold sensors on the passenger side were replaced three times the exhaust manifold had never been replaced. the odor became worse and now is causing dizziness and headaches to the occupants. updated 7/3/2006 - *nm | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 75000 | 2 | 03/15/2003 |
| The headers near the engine have little holes in them allowing there to be an exhaust leak and a loud noise. *nm | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 2 | 05/16/2000 | |
| Having to replace o2 sensors with regularly, 5000 miles intervals. dealers states this is common problem with this truck. need to investigate and recall. very expensive part. *la | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer can smell exhaust fumes coming through cab of vehicle. have yet to contact dealer. *ak the consumer was complaining about road noise while he was driving. also the radio was of no use because he can?t hear when the vehicle speed was above 40 mph. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/06/2007 | 52330 | 2 | 04/29/2000 |
| I have had one oxygen sensor replaced within the past year at an expense of over $400. i now have another oxygen sensor failure and note that many others are experiencing the same manufacturer defect. my truck has only 52,000 miles but it is beyond the extended warranty period granted by toyota. it is obvious that toyota should recall all 2000 tundras and fix them rather than extend a warranty. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 61000 | 3 | 06/18/1999 |
| Oxygen sensors constantly fail. i have replaced twice and another is currently out. toyota extended the warranty instead of recalling and fixing the problem. the second o2 sensor was out within the extended warranty period but i didn't fix b/c i already had it repaired once. of 3, i was reimbursed for 1.*ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 2 | 08/16/1999 | |
| Brake rotors have needed replacing several times since new because they warp. poor design flaw. o2 sensor replaced under warranty at close to 58k miles, then 2 more o2 sensors went out @ 103k miles. very expensive to replace... cost me $435. *ak i have complained to 2 different dealers that my front left wheel may have a bad wheel bearing, but they say they can't find anything wrong. all i know is it constantly squeaks and it has nothing to do with the brakes because the noise does not change when you apply the brakes or drive along down the road at slow or highway speeds. | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 67600 | 2 | 06/03/2000 |
| 68800 mi. check engine light on. dealer said exhaust manifold and gasket were leaking. it and both o2 sensors needed to be replaced. one o2 sensor had been replaced less than 12 months before - now both!. technician said they'd fixed 5 or 6 exact same problems within the last month - at one dealership!. another web site indicates others are having the same problem. i smell mfgr defect that should be covered 100% as it's emissions oriented and because problem seems to be wide spread. it's possible to design and build a manifold that doesn't leak or warp. toyota should own up and fix at their expense. unconscionable if they don't, and need nhtsa to make them. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 24000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 |
| 2000 toyota tundra sr5 4wd repeated failures of o2 sensors, have two sensors fail within 30,000 miles total on the truck. expensive repairs. on jan 13 2004, toyota repair stated it could cost $800 to repair o2 sensor in exhaust manifold because around half of them won't come out and the entire manifold must be replaced. i know two people personally with the same exact failures on this year truck. | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 48500 | 2 | 01/30/2001 |
| In sept of 2003, i had to have one of my 02 sensors replaced on my 2000 tundra with 42,000 miles on it. less then four months later i am having another 02 sensor replaced at 48,000 miles. one of my co-workers has a 2000 tundra also and has two 02 sensors replaced. i feel that it is more than apparent that there is a quality issue with these sensors and toyota should re-call and replace the lot of them. *ak | |||
| 10/20/2002 | 60000 | 1 | 07/18/2001 |
| Bad o2 sensors on 2000 toyota tundra access cab 4-wheel drive. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 36500 | 1 | 08/24/2000 |
| My oxygen sensors went bad at 37000 miles and i believe this is premature, i know personally of 3 other people that have had problems earlier than that.i believe that it is a pollution issue,because if a recall is not issued, or if toyota doesn't warranty the item, then most likely people will not replace them every 30000 miles or whenever they go bad. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/19/2007 | 30000 | 3 | 11/18/1999 |
| Exhaust manifold failure; cracks in the exhaust manifold causing forced exhaust emissions into the engine compartment which will eventually cause carbon emissions coating the interior of the engine compartment and thus can potentially cause fire in the engine compartment which can result in death; also exhaust fumes can make their way into the cabin of the vehicle and thus cause the driver to lose consciousness and result in accidents and potential death. this is the 3rd failure so far. *jb | |||
| 09/05/2006 | 101300 | 2 | 07/07/2001 |
| Continual problem with exhaust manifold leak, drivers side, possibly resulting in oxygen sensor failure. continual problem with brakes. dealer claims it would cost between $1,800 and $2,000 for manifold repairs. private shop wants $650 just for one manifold. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 50000 | 1 | 10/01/2005 |
| Exhaust manifold are cracked. this is a very well know issue with these manifolds and toyota has not stepped up and taken ownership of this problem. exhaust gases leak into the engine compartment which could enter the passenger compartment and create a serious risk to health. *nm | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 02/18/1999 |
| Ticking sound from left rear of engine block. i know it was an exhaust leak. went to toyota dealer and they said my exhaust header was cracked and rusted. the truck was bought new in texas. according to the service manager named gabe at camelback toyota in phoenix, az, the humidity in dallas must have caused the rusting. the truck has 79,000 miles on it with no rust anywhere else on the vehicle. when i inquired to the price of repairs, he said $1800. however, he added, i could get the improved manifold, which has thicker welds, for only ten dollars more. this seemed every odd to me that toyota already has an improved design for the header that rusts from the high humidity of texas. *jb | |||
| 08/18/2004 | |||
| My 2000 toyota tundra has developed a crack in the exhaust manifold. this is not a normal defect so i did some research. apparently, there is a tsb for the o2 sensors and then sometimes in changing these the dealership also has to replace the manifold because the threads strip. maybe toyota is just trying to hide the problem with the manifold. this is a common problem with tundra's and i feel that there should also be a tsb on the manifold. this type of defect is not normal on vehicles of any age and it is very widespread among the tundras. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 63000 | 1 | 10/03/2000 |
| Premature exhaust manifold failure, causing exhaust gasses in engine compartment and possibity of entering passenger cabin. this would eventually result in drivability problems. internet search uncovered large amount of similar premature failures and affects to reliability ratings. *ak | |||
| 09/27/2004 | 47500 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was experiencing an exhaust manifold leak. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, where consumer was informed that there were cracks in the exhaust manifold. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2004 | 49000 | 1 | 04/13/2003 |
| I have been informed by my toyota repair facility that my 2000 tundra is in need of new exhaust manifolds. the truck currently has 54,000 miles on it. the repair will cost $1900.00 it is my understanding that the manifolds on these trucks are failing at a greater rate than toyota will admit to. a vehicle with 54,000 miles should not need the exhaust manifolds replaced. toyota needs to address this problem, and correct the faulty parts, without charge to the customer.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake problems on 2000 toyota tundra.*mr since filing his complaint last year, consumer discovered his 02 sensor relay malfunctioned and the exhaust manifold was cracked. the sensor was burned and almost caused a fire. consumer inquired whether these failures have been investigated and what's the possibility of a recall. *ph | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 30763 | 1 | 12/10/1999 |
| 2000 toyota tundra exhaust manifolds leaking. july 3. 2003 a toyota dealer told me my exhaust manifolds were warped and leaking. mileage at that time was 30763. after approx. 3 months of trying to get toyota to cover the complete cost to replace, they finally agreed to furnish the parts free of charge and i pay the labor of $662.18. i feel that toyota should cover all costs. *jb | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 12000 | 0 | 10/15/2000 |
| Excessive vibration in front and rear brakes. replaced/repaired by dealer several times until warranty period ended. rotors and drums replaced twice by owner, including the installation of drilled and slotted rotors. rear vibration persists. toyota is non-responsive on this issue as well as others. *nlm | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | 05/22/2002 | |
| Cracked manifold, will be replaced with an identical part which is very likely to also crack and i will have to pay for repair. a manifold should not crack at 60k miles! *nlm | |||
| 07/25/2002 | 44380 | 1 | |
| I had smellled fumes in the cab and began to hear what sounded like valve tapping noises at start-up. after several weeks, i took the vehicle to toyota for inspection. i was told that both exhaust manifolds were cracked at the repair cost would be $1600. the vehicle was out of warranty by about 5,000 miles. in the end, i was forced to pay $643.55 in order to have a safe toyota. | |||