2000 Ford Ranger vs 2000 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Ford Ranger | 2000 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 670 | 1,011 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 190 | 134 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 86 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–58 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 105 | 529 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 65 | 247 |
| Suspension | 72 | 100 |
| Tires | 139 | 19 |
| Power Train | 69 | 51 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 55 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 92 | 494 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 160 |
| Stalling | 19 | 36 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 19 |
| Overheating | 5 | 5 |
2000 Ford Ranger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.