2002 Toyota Tundra Power Train Problems
- 19
- 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.
What owners report
- rear axle · 5 records
- excessive rust · 4 records
- steering column · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
- shift lever · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
The rear axel and differential housing/casting is corroded thru such that oil is leaking through the differential hub onto the roadway and resulting in a loss of gear oil within the differential and axels. After driving on the highway this oil was observed on the spare tire (mounted under the bed) and up the back of the bumper. The service representative at one dealership i approached to discuss the cost of repair…
ODI 11309429
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the gear shifter was very loose. The contact removed the tip of the lever to find that it was fractured from the mounting bracket. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer (toyota of visalia, 922 s ben maddox way, visalia, california 93292) was contacted by telephone. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11093913
Power Train
The differential housing is rusted so bad that oil is seeping through rust pits. The frame is also rusted and had to have it welded. Also lost the spare tire due to rust.
ODI 11048586
Body · Power Train
Purchased the vehicle in february 2017 and was informed by the mechanic that the rear end differential was beginning to leak due to excessive rust. Further inspection of undercarriage do to a noise under vehicle found that the frame and body mount had deteriorated due to rust causing a hole in the body mount causing the cab to flex and bounce on the frame. Vehicle treated by toyota for earlier recall due to rust of…
ODI 11035707
Power Train
I was driving down the road on a road ~35 mph when my rear axle assembly locked up causing the truck to abruptly come to a stop.
ODI 10981121
Power Train · Service Brakes
Rear axle seals have failed four times in the past five years. When they fail, the rear brakes become coated with oil, significantly increasing stopping distance.
ODI 10915985
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Frequently from a park position and then shifting and turning seems to lack responsiveness.
ODI 10898947
Power Train · Steering
When attempting to shift from park to reverse with the engine running and the brake applied, unexpectedly the column automatic transmission shifter completely broke loose from the steering column. The column bracket and housing were both found to be fractured, with the bracket separated from the housing. This rendered the vehicle inoperable. *tr
ODI 10667142
Power Train
Vehicle has "growling" noise coming from front differential. Noise is also associated with vibration in steering and affects stopping and acceleration as faulty parts bind in gearing. This faulty equipment has occasionally locked one wheel while turning, forcing vehicle weight to one side. In wet road conditions vehicle has slid while cornering. Manufacturer is aware of this issue, as several owners report the same…
ODI 10662073
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When attempting to put the truck in gear to leave a gas station the entire shifter mechanism broke off at the mount within the steering column. After 1 google search it shows this is very common with my tundra truck (many postings and complaints-issues). I was in a pickle to move my vehicle and was not safe in doing so. *tr
ODI 10610869
Power Train
I noticed a pool of oil under my rear axle. I inspected it and saw that the welds were failing due to excessive rust. I had the frame and brake lines replaced under the recall and this is clearly related to the rust problems (i had the power steering rack replace last month due to rust) but toyota won't fix it until there is a recall. I had it repaired (the whole axel replaced) at a local garage for approx. $2,340.…
ODI 10553991
Power Train · Steering
Vehicle was parked with parking brake on. I started the vehicle and attempted to put the truck in drive. The shift lever went limp and no longer changed the drive selector. I managed to get it into drive and got it home and parked it. I have not called the dealer yet. *tr
ODI 10461229
Power Train
I am the owner of two toyota vehicles. Vehicle one is a 1992 toyota pickup extended cab 4x4 3.0 v6 with 220,000 miles on it i bought it with 124,000 miles on it. Vehicle two is a 2002 toyota tundra sr5 4.7 v8 with 47,000 miles i bought it with 39,000 miles on it with only one previous owner. The new frame is installed on the truck but i have noticed now that my rear axle housing is completely rotted and rusted out…
ODI 10454785
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to shift gears from park to drive, the housing broke away from the shift lever. As a result, he shifter became stuck in reverse. The contact mentioned that he was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the gear box housing had a stretch fracture and needed…
ODI 10433490
Power Train · Steering
I have a 2002 tundra sr5 with ~65k miles. This morning when i try to pull on the drive gear shift handle to move from park to reverse. The shift handle snapped off unexpected - broke. Toyota dealer wants to charge ~$600.00 to remove and replace with a use steering column (if the use can be found), as the new steering column will cost over $1k. I believe this is appear to be a flawed design for attach the shift…
ODI 10429024
Equipment · Power Train
I own a 2002 toyota tundra and i have had approximately five occasions where i heard a clunk while driving the toyota tundra as if the transmission was slipping during the month of july 2010. On august 13, 2010, i was driving approximately 75 mph when i had driven the tundra approximately 200 miles, i pulled off of the highway to refill with gasoline and as i slowed down to the pump, the tundra began to excessively…
ODI 10350428
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Upper ball joints, rear springs, brakes front & back, and manual transmission, and o2 sensors too! This is what i have been repairing and was not aware of all of the recalls on my truck! So far i have just repairing it until today, after hearing about the newest recall! I will be calling my dealer monday.... *tr
ODI 10291338
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
Power Train
The rear transaxle hub does not have a bolt on cover, but is welded solid to the axle casting. I noticed oil on the ground and investigation reveals the hub cover has rusted thru, allowing oil to run out. If all of the oil had drained out and the vehicle driven,the axle could have seized up,causing a serious vehicle crash and personal injury or death.toyota was notified via local dealership, and they denied any…
ODI 10553593