- The problem
- Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, Sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
- The risk
- The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Toyota Corolla Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 156 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (55) and the airbags (17). Those complaints describe 23 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in February 2010 for the suspension. For comparison, the 1999 has 157 and the 2001 has 138.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Corolla year, for its age
#66 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 156
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 23
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 18
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2000 Toyota Corolla problems
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2000 Toyota Corolla recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
- The problem
- Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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156 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Corolla
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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied for under an hour, a fire started inside the cabin of the vehicle. The fire was self-extinguished. Neither a Fire Department nor a Police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed; however, the middle interior of the center console was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the fire had originated in the power outlet. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
2000 Toyota corolla burning excessive amounts of oil. I'm having to add a quart everytime I put gas in. I drive from destination to destination for work and having to oil is a safety concern as the light does not come on until it is empty.
I own a 1998 corolla and a 2000 corolla both have drivers seat belt issuses. In each case the belt receiver will not latch
Takata recall: I did not receive a recall notice about my airbags and I'm trying to find out if my car was ever recalled for defective airbags. Toyota will only tell me if the car is under a recall presently. If it ever was, the notice might have been sent to the previous owner that I bought the car from in 2001. If there ever was a recall on the airbags, doesn't toyota still need to replace them??
2000 Toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to while driving vehicle check engine warning light illuminated, followed by heavy smoke pouring from underneath hood and noticed radiator cap was missing due to a negligent act by an establishment who serviced his vehicle.. *Ld the radiator cap was not secured after having an oil change. Two independent mechanics stated the head gasket was completely destroyed and the engine block was warped and a complete engine replacement was needed as a direct result of neglecting to place the radiator cap back on the radiator. *Jb
The 1zzfe engine design burns exessive amounts of oil. Known to have poor ring design. Toyota refuses to honor warranty. Now I am up to 1 quart consumption per tank of fuel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota corolla. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The headliner on the back side of the vehicle is coming apart
2000 Toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to cam belt fractured, ruining the engine. *Smd
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle's seat belt failed to latch and restrain the driver. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
2000 Toyota corolla. Consumer asking for reimbursement for vehicle repairs from a recall issued for vehicle. *Ta consumer sent additional correspondence. *Smd the consumer stated it cost $930 to replace both struts. *Jb updated 01/22/15. *Jb
Excessive oil consumption issue on our 2000 toyota corolla. Check engine light is on and indicates needing a new catalytic converter. However, that is an effect of the cause of excessive burning of oil. I add approx 1-2 quarts of oil every 250-400 miles. If highway driving, I easily add 1 quart of oil every 100 miles of driving. This appears to be an issue with 1zz-fe 1.8L engines from 1998-2002 based on numerous complaints of exactly the same issue. Since this condition does not manifest itself until out of the powertrain warranty, this will never be a warranty or recall issue unless toyota admits there was a design flaw. *Tr
Driving to work going 55 mph about 10 minutes into my trip I smelled a burning smell and I soon didn't have any headlight or daytime running light.Took to repair shop,they replace drl module but as soon as it was connected,that new module burnt also,so I can only drive my car during daytime,i have no headlight at all,i only have signal lights and brake light.Could this be a manufacturing defect. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the shift interlock lever malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to roll back ward after being secured it park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
I purchased a used 2000 toyota corolla from a dealership in the area in april 2013 - I found that when driving in excess of 65 mph, the car started shaking and controlling it was difficult - is there a possible recall of this year/make/model that was never fixed? *Tr
The vehicle keeps bogging out. The fuel system keeps failing and the struts sound and feel like they are going to collapse
It appears as if the steering wheel is not in proper control and vehicle seems to wander at higher speeds. When making turn, at times the vehicle will turn a lot and sometimes it would turn in lot lesser i.E. I would not have proper judgment of how much vehicle would turn and this becomes very much evident when making turn at slightly higher speeds then 30-35 miles/hour.. I have done everything my dealer and my auto mechanics had suggested like changing the tires twice , replacing rotor, brake pads, getting alignment done etc. Please let me know if you have any further questions regarding this complaint. *Tr
Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim. The failure caused severe handling problems with the car. The tires had on the car for 2 years. *Js
Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim. The failure caused severe handling problems with the car. The tires had on the car for 2 years. *Js
Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim. The failure caused severe handling problems with the car. The tires had on the car for 2 years. *Js
Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim. The failure caused severe handling problems with the car. The tires had been on the car for 2 1/2 years. *Js
I own a 2000 toyota corolla with a 1.8L engine that is full of sludge and now visibly burns 1 quart of oil every 200-300 miles and will not pass inspection due to the oil being burned in the exhaust. I have had to replace several catalytic converters due to becoming clogged from the amount of oil burning through the engine. This problem has existed since the car had about 55,000 miles on it and local toyota garage has either denied there being a problem or they have tried to sell me on numerous other expensive...
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repairs such as front and rear main bearings and seals, allegedly warped head, etc. Vehicle now has close to 100k miles. The vehicle will not now pass state emissions inspection and is essentially worthless. There are thousands of like reports in researching but never seems to have been addressed. Other models and years have been included in a class action suits that was successful for the exact same issue, but I can't find that this vehicle has been successfully addressed. *Kb
Toyota corolla 2000 gives false seat belt warning. Seat belt warning blinks eventhough seat belt is secured. False warning (in all the safety regulations that I have studied) is just as bad since trust can not be relied on. *Tr
Single vehicle collision involving year 2000 toyota corolla. Occupant in vehicle indicates decedent driver made statement that he was unable to turn steering wheel thus causing collision. Independent witness following behind the vehicle indicates that vehicle drifted to the side of the road for long period of time immediately prior to collision consistent with a movement which would be caused by a locking and non-functioning steering wheel. We understand other year 2000 toyota vehicles are being recalled with a...
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defect involving a locking of the steering wheel. Collision caused one death (driver), two children were sent to the trauma center at uc davis hospital in sacramento california, one adult front passenger remains at uc davis hospital in sacramento california in serious condition. California highway patrol was notified of this information but appears not to be taking any action regarding inspection of vehicle. Vehicle and component are preserved intact near sacramento california and are available for inspection. *Tr
I was driving my toyota corolla and everything worked. Nothing out of the ordinary happened. I was able to accelerate, brake, listen to the radio, ac on high and get 30mpg in the city. Something must be wrong with my car. Nhtsa and the media has convinced me that I might die while driving my toyota and yet I feel just as safe as ever. Please help me. Thank you. *Tr
Toyota Corolla: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 506 | 13 | F |
| 2003 | 769 | 13 | F |
| 2002 | 144 | 5 | C |
| 2001 | 138 | 4 | C |
| 2000 | 156 | 5 | C |
| 1999 | 157 | 4 | C |
| 1998 | 233 | 4 | D |
| 1997 | 138 | 6 | C |
| 1996 | 133 | 6 | C |
2000 Toyota Corolla vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Toyota Corolla | 156 | 5 | C | |
| 2000 Volkswagen Jetta | 451 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Honda Civic | 297 | 18 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Hyundai Elantra | 200 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Nissan Sentra | 171 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 100 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 41 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Prius | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Focus | 0 | 18 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Toyota Corolla
Does the 2000 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Toyota Corolla: suspension (February 2010); exterior lighting (April 2009); headlights (August 2008); exterior lighting (July 2006) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (55), airbags (17), wheels & tires (12).
How many complaints has the 2000 Toyota Corolla had?
156 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 25, 1999 and the latest on August 6, 2026. Of these, 23 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 18 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2000 Toyota Corolla a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 53 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Toyota Corolla year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
2009 (1,533), 2010 (1,264), 2005 (944). See every Toyota Corolla year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Toyota Corolla has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data