2000 TOYOTA COROLLA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Toyota Corolla. This model year has 156 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2000 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbag Malfunctions
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Corolla. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 55 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 18 | 15 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 11 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Toyota Corolla. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 156 most recent complaints
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 OWNE…
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 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 …
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 FAILUR…
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,…
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 DUR…
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…
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 AN…
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 T…
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 T…
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…
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 T…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Recalls for 2000 Toyota Corolla
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Corolla. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2000 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota Corolla reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2000 Toyota Corolla has 156 NHTSA owner complaints, 24 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (55 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Corolla?▾
#1: Engine Problems (55 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (18 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (11 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota Corolla?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota Corolla?▾
The 2000 Toyota Corolla has 24 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 156 total NHTSA complaints. 18 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Toyota Corolla. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Corolla?▾
The 2000 Toyota Corolla has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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