1. Toyota Tundra
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Steering

2002 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems

29
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 29 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • power steering · 16 records
  • steering rack · 12 records
  • lower ball · 6 records
  • steering fluid · 6 records
  • rack pinion · 6 records
  • ball joint · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi11
100–150k mi9
150–400k mi4
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 11, 2009 · 181,307 miles

    Power Train · Steering

    Parts failure due to excessive rust...power steering rack and coupling assy. Rear axle housing failure due to excessive rust . Power steering lines rusted out.2002 tundra trd...total repair cost $3900.00 over 1 year period. ---last repair 11 sep 2009...al paper work on file at nassief ford & toyota jefferson,oh 44047--ph 4405761010. *tr

    ODI 10289342

  • July 22, 2009 · 98,123 miles

    Steering

    Steering rack failure due to rust and corrosion it split like a banana. *tr

    ODI 10329846

  • April 29, 2005 · 38,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Regarding 2002 seqouia. Since seqouia not an option, chose tundra as it was closest to vehicle type. Driving on freeway at speed limit, then car felt as if veering off to the left, it was hard keeping steering wheel straight and then i noticed that the trac off and vsc lights went on. It was a clear day, fairly smooth surface in the center lane, when this incident occurred. Had to pull of freeway and turn off…

    ODI 10118719

  • January 6, 2003 · 30,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph or greater, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated excessively when the brake pedal was depressed. Suddenly, the front end began to shimmy without warning. The failure occurred while traveling at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they adjusted the rotors. The failure occurred seven more times…

    ODI 10254270