2002 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower ball · 9 records
- ball joint · 8 records
- ball joints · 7 records
- front side · 6 records
- frame rust · 5 records
- upper lower · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
I purchased this truck used in 2015 and was unaware of any recalls due to frame rust. I have replaced tailpipe, muffler, many brake components due to rust problems. The frame now rusted more and i am being told that it may be unsafe to drive. A mechanic told me about this frame rust recall and i took it to fred anderson toyota in raleigh,nc. The found that all recall items had been completed by the dealer in…
ODI 11221841
Suspension
My tundra was recently diagnosed with critical frame damage that will not pass pa. State inspection. The vehicle was serviced by toyota for most of it,s life and all frame recalls were completed. The truck has 136,078 miles and is in very good condition. My recent claim with toyota was rejected based on the their interruptation that all required recalls were done and there is nothing toyota can due for me. There are…
ODI 11010872
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Toyota has a recall on the truck frame that they won't do anything about. This truck has only 70000 miles on it. We took it to the dealership and they told us to call toyota. We contacted toyota and opened a claim and they told us there not doing anything at this time for that recall. The whole frame is rotten and is not safe to drive. We've done all the recalls they had for the frame and it still rotted out. Not…
ODI 11156457
Suspension
Vehicle was recalled for frame rust. It was recorded in 2012 that the frame was coated with crc to prevent /stop the rust. Had it inspected by the dealer and found the frame had rusted around the rear leaf spring and was recommended that i should not drive the vehicle in with this problem. Toyota cannot verify how long this crc coating would last. Is this a just a fix to show that toyota has fulfilled its obligation…
ODI 10969694
Body · Engine · Suspension
Had to replace all 4 oxygen sensors. The front two were faulty before 50000 miles and less than 7 years old. The rear differential cover is rotting and leaking fluid. The only way to repair it is to weld over the hole.
ODI 10940416
Steering · Suspension
Frist time comeing down my road going 30 miles per hr l right upper and lower ball joint broke tire went under the truck. Second time the left upper and lower ball joint broke turning a corner. Third time it happen i just got off of the hwy and the lower ball joint broke. I am afied to drive it .
ODI 10929389
Suspension
I had the frame rust under coating 'band aid' applied to my 2002 toyota tundra by a toyota dealer in lynchburg va in 2011. The frame rust has reappeared so i took it back to the dealer asking for a new band aid to fix this problem and was told there was no warranty on the first fix and toyota will do nothing. I feel like it is toyota's responceability to repair or fix the underbody rust problem because they knew…
ODI 10746968
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Took the truck in for recall inspection of rear as per recall notice #bxd ssc. Was told by sunnyside toyota that the rear part was fine but the other part of frame is badly corroded. They/and the toyota manufacturer said that this portion of frame is not covered under recall. Estimate of repair cost $15,000. Remarks on vehicle inspection report: 99 front section of frame has a large hole that we feel is getting to…
ODI 10735667
Suspension
HOLES RUSTED THROUGH FRAME
ODI 10722705
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I would like to report an unsafe condition discovered on my 2002 tundra. With 158000 it was discovered that the front half of the frame has rotted out/ several large perforations make the vehicle unsafe to drive. This is even though the vehicle had gone through a previous recall campaign in which the frame was inspected and rust inhibitor applied to rear of frame. *tr
ODI 10713111
Suspension
While traveling on a city road at about 25 mph, the right front wheel came off. I was towed to my mechanic for repair. Both the tow driver and my mechanic told me they had seen this previously in toyota tundra's. I later found that there was a recall (ssc 50 j) and, after email correspondence with toyota and dealership approval of the workmanship performed by my mechanic, applied for a refund of my expenses. When i…
ODI 10714252
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I recently took my 2002 toyota tundra to the ralph hayes toyota dealership in anderson, sc for a repair on the power steering system. While i was there, i was notified that my truck was on recall due to corrosion of the frame. I was told that due to the recall i will be given a rental car, at no cost to me, while my truck was to have the frame inspected and repaired. I agreed to the inspection and was given a rental…
ODI 10641400
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the front driver's side strut sheared off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The vin was not available.the approximate mileage at the time of failure was 118,000.
ODI 10611071
Steering · Suspension
I was driving on the interstate at 70 mph when the lower control arm came apart from my ball joint on the driver side. My wife and i spun uncontrollably with sparks shooting everywhere. We were able to come to a stop once the vehicle dug itself into the dirt of the median. It was such an embarrassment for myself as i have held the name "toyota" to the highest standard before all other auto maker. After the incident,…
ODI 10618281
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was stated that the lower ball joint was fractured and the cv joint was damaged. The manufacturer was alerted of the failure and stated that the contact's vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The driver and…
2 injuries
ODI 10585002
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side of the vehicle leaned over the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence, where the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side lower ball joint nut was sheered. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10553066
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the front passenger's side tire became detached unexpectedly from the vehicle. There was a loss of steering control and the vehicle began to skid 35-40 feet before proceeding to stop. The vehicle then collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer, in which both…
ODI 10546607
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a loud noise dragging noise was heard. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed that the universal joint had become fractured and as result, the drive shaft and fuel tank were dropped. The contact decided to take the vehicle…
ODI 10535556
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle inspected by dealer leak in rack and pinion. Very early at 72,500 miles. Loose lower ball joints. Lower ball joints replaced under recall 10/11/2005 at 28,000 miles. If they are going bad again at 72,500 miles, there is a major problem. *tr
ODI 10489456
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
I have a 2002 toyota tundra that i bought from del toyota in thorndale pa. I bought this truck new from this dealer. Toyota sent me a letter for the recall of the frame. I took my truck to del toyota to have the frame looked at in 2012 and they said the frame just needed sprayed. I was fine with that. The problem is now my frame has 4 inch holes in it up by the engine on both sides. There is not whey my frame would…
ODI 10661355
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver's side rear shock tower was rusted and fractured, which caused the strut housing to fail. Boch toyota (277 providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062, [redacted]) was contacted to…
ODI 11064896
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a repair associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). While the technician performed the repair, he noticed both stabilizer links and the parking brake rear wheel mechanism were fractured as a result of excessive rust corrosion. In addition, the…
ODI 10450777
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the front passenger wheel detached front the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the upper and lower bolt joints separated and as a result, the bolt joints and steering assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle…
ODI 10448922
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front driver side bolt joint broke off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who verified the failure and stated that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10437586
Suspension
I have owned a 2002 toyota tundra 4x4 since 2002. In july of this year i experienced a near wreck when i hydroplaned and was unable to regain control. When i tried to gain control i felt as if the truck was going to roll and i was forced to drive off the highway. Although i did not collide with anything i did have some damage to the rear axel with noises coming from it. The next day i took the truck to a local…
Crash reported
ODI 10343781