2002 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 69
- 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
- failure mileage · 18 records
- spare tire · 13 records
- independent mechanic · 9 records
- approximate failure · 9 records
- frame severely · 8 records
- frame rusted · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to motor world ([redacted], wilkes-barre, pa 18702) where an anti-corrosive spray was applied to the frame. The frame became rusted a few years later and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The frame was sprayed again. A few years later, the brake lines…
ODI 11151509
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. After the repairs, the contact noticed that the rear cross member was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer refused to further inspect or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10459478
Body · Service Brakes · Wheels
My first issue was 3 years ago when my muffler was so rusted away i felt something dragging pulled over and seen my muffler had fall almost off hanging there. The next year i pulled into my work and all my studs on my tire broke and my tire and rim went one way and me and the truck went other way. Now my brakes keep sticking then they finally just stopped working all together after replacing pads. I have went thur 3…
ODI 10839791
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
Body
Severe frame rust causing rusting on brake lines, rusting and hole in the gas tank, steering rack, and rear axle is almost rusted threw. The frame rust is very severe and at this point i am sure it is a safety concern. *tr
ODI 10451791
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) and after the repair, the corrosion protection undercoating that was supposed to remedy the failure peeled off and allowed the frame to rust. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10500758
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Parking Brake
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While parking the vehicle, the parking brake did not engage. The contact observed that there was a fuel leak under the vehicle and the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the frame was severely rusted and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure); however, the…
ODI 10760967
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the rear frame mounts were rusted and the rear cab of the vehicle was no longer connected properly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and memebers: underbody shields), but was advised that the frame mounts were not included in the recall and would have to be…
ODI 10425060
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Took my 2002 tundra to a local toyota dealer for a second time to inspect frame after being told by an independent licensed mechanic that my frame was perforated/rotted, the rear end housing was leaking, the spare tire hanger was broken,(tire missing), all heat shields were either broken,loose or missing and front brakes were in need of being replaced again. Front brake rotors, pads and calipers were replaced…
ODI 10374435
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While parked, the contact noticed the frame and underbody was corroded. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall only pertained to vehicles in certain states and that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
ODI 10449483
Body · Frame And Members · Structure
My 2002 tundra recall on the frame. Passed rear cross member inspection, however the rest of the under body is severally corroded. Dealership is telling me that the truck needs about $4500 to pass inspection? The front end is rusted out. As of now, my truck is still at dealership, waiting for toyota rep to inspect my tundra. I feel that im getting the bad end of this recall. I need help. *tr
ODI 10320943
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that when an independent mechanic was servicing the muffler, it was noticed that the frame had extensive premature rust and corrosion near the cab to the rear of the frame. The dealer was notified and indicated that they refused to service a recall stating that the time frame expired for nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was…
ODI 10944520
Body · Frame And Members · Rear
2002 toyota tundra sr5 has significant rust damage to undercarriage of vehicle. The damage is located on frame components including cross members, brake lines, spare tire holder, suspension parts, front & rear bumpers where they attach to the frame, etc. The bottom of the vehicle is totally covered in rust. *tr
ODI 10293805
Body · Frame And Members
Dealer discovered rust all over my toyota tundra truck. He said he has never seen that. *tr
ODI 10290056
Body
The spare tire just fell off the truck when the tire carrier rusted through. *tr consumer is adding picture. 10/26/09. *nj
ODI 10288797
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 40 mph the spare tire disengaged from the rear spare tire carrier without warning. He pulled over to the side of the road. The tire was retrieved from the roadway. The carrier bracket had fractured because of severe corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. The…
ODI 10291440
Body · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel to indicated what gear the vehicle is in suddenly shut off and have not illuminated since. He also noticed that when the driver's seat belt is fastened the warning light on the panel illuminates regardless. There is also a rust issue on the on the rear doors causing a structure damage. When he took the vehicle into…
ODI 10229647
Body
I did not get any extended warranted notice from toyota to fix the frame. I was living in mississippi in 2002 and moved to tennessee in 2004 where the salt and rusted the frame. I only got one recall on the rust problems, but i did not get the extended warranties!!! I live and bought the 2002 tundra in johnson city, tn.... The tennessee road commission uses salt on the roads and highways in the winter months. I did…
ODI 10944080
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While driving at any speed during inclement weather, water leaked from above and behind the glove box. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water leaked from a body seam under the dashboard, which was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5.
ODI 10744439