Two problems related to emission control have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2000 Tacoma.
Tl the contact's daughter owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to auto zone where it was determined that the O2 sensor needed to be replaced. The contact's friend was repairing the vehicle and noticed rust on the bottom of the frame. As a result, the contact's friend was unable to tighten the sensor completely, which caused fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle when driving. The contact called lou fusz Toyota (located at 10725 manchester rd, kirkwood, mo 63122, (314) 966-5404). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.
At speeds above 35 mph, and on DE-acceleration only, a loud squealing could be heard from the rear of the vehicle. It only made the noise on DE-acceleration. Had to bring to the dealer twice to get fixed. Dealer was stumped and only found a faulty oxygen sensor. That seemed to be the problem.