Five problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Tundra.
Toyota vehicles have another safety flaw that seems to be systemic across many models. My 2000 Tundra has a braking quirk where the brakes under light to moderate braking cause a pulsating shudder in the vehicle. My wife's 2001 avalon does the same thing as did her 1993 camry. Several friends with Toyota or Lexus vehicles have reported similar experiences. The quirk isn't consistent, at times it isn't noticeable and at times it feels like you could lose control of the vehicle. When taken to the dealer the response is that it is the tires, or maybe that they turned the rotors but the end result after balancing tires, replacing them or turning the rotors the quirks remains. It may appear to go away for a while but returns.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while braking to a complete stop, there was an abnormal bang from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer advised the rear axle was fractured and the axle was replaced. In addition, the contact noticed an unknown leak coming from the rear wheels. The dealer replaced the brake seals to correct the failure. The failure recurred within eight months. The dealer then replaced the brake seals and shoes. Within one year, while driving at 60 mph and depressing the brakes, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and the brake warning light illuminated on the warning panel. The contact replaced the brake line himself to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
Brakes feel like sponge. When pressing on them they do not service the vehicle like they should. Brakes feel like sponge. When pressing on them they do not service the vehicle like they should. The consumer purchased two Toyota Tundras in 2000. The consumer stated that the brake light came on. The consumer was told that he needed new oversized brake pads rotors and calipers. The consumer referenced 11230323.
Consumer stated brakes were defective. They felt as if one was pressing on sponge. They did not stop the vehicle like they should. Ball joint* jt the consumer purchased two Toyota Tundras in 2000. The consumer stated that the brake light came on. The consumer was told that he needed new oversized brake pads rotors and calipers. The consumer referenced 11230323.
Rapid pulsating of brakes under light to moderate braking at almost any speed. Suspect a design defect in the anti-lock brake system. Took vehicle to Toyota several times, was told "nothing wrong", brake rotors were turned finally after some insistence on my part. Problem seemed to go away but came back. Brakes have been done again and problem still occurs. This phenomenon has been observed in several other Toyota vehicles we have owned, a 1993 camry, a 2001 avalon and a 2005 Lexus es330. Problem doesn't occur every time brakes are applied and can be barely noticeable with a slight wobble in the steering wheel to an almost violent shaking that could cause loss of control. Problem seems to be worse during warmer weather.