2002 Toyota Tundra

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Owner's manual

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Recalls

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• Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

  Nov 2009 · #09V444000

  TOYOTA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 TUNDRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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  TOYOTA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 TUNDRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER MAY CAUSE THE SEPARATION OF THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE TRUCK BED WHICH WOULD PRESENT A ROAD HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER COULD AFFECT THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE PROPORTIONING VALVE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPABILITY.

  Risk: SEPARATION OF THE SPARE TIRE AND DIMINISHED BRAKE CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  Fix: TOYOTA IS ASKING OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE UNTIL A REMEDY CAN BE OBTAINED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER AND RELATED COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE BRAKE LINES, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. IF THE CROSS MEMBER DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED, IT WILL BE SPRAYED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COMPOUND. THESE SERVICES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE, HOWEVER MULTIPLE VISITS TO THE DEALER MAY BE REQUIRED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 30, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT [phone removed].

• Exterior Lighting:Headlights

  May 2009 · #09E025000

  DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

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  DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

  Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

  Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT [phone removed].

• Exterior Lighting

  Jul 2006 · #06E065000

  CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

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  CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

  Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

  Fix: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT [phone removed].

• Exterior Lighting

  Mar 2006 · #06E026000

  CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

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  CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

  Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

  Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT [phone removed].

• Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

  May 2005 · #05V225000

  ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED.

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  ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.

  Risk: THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

  Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT [phone removed].

• Wheels

  May 2002 · #02V129000

  ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE SPARE TIRE AS A TEMPORARY USE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INSTALLED.

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  ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE SPARE TIRE AS A TEMPORARY USE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDES 4 LARGER SIZE TIRES WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/STEEL WHEEL IS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE AND WAS NOT CHANGED.

  Risk: DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.

  Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND AN INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT [phone removed].

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

• Structure155

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Dec 2025

    Excessive frame corrosion and corrosion holes involving even rear subframe

  • Filed Oct 2025

    Frame needs replacement

  • Filed Feb 2025 · Also filed under Fuel System, Gasoline

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, stated that the fuel tank had detached. The contact stated that the subframe was extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

  • Filed Nov 2024

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame and the front bumper were severely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

  • Filed May 2024

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to be checked for corrosion to the subframe, the contact was advised that there was significant corrosion on the subframe and the supports underneath the truck bed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with any type of load in the truck bed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

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• Service Brakes121

  5 involved a crash

  • Filed Jul 2026 · Also filed under Suspension, Fuel/Propulsion System

    The dealership and Toyota Engagement Center refused to service the 2 recalls that was critical for the truck since October 2025. It was supposed to be including frame replacement and other parts but Toyota Engagement decided to active buy back option and took advantage of low offer to solve the matter which I don't accept.

  • Filed Jun 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control

    Sudden maximum acceleration accompanied by brake failure, without warnings, occurred on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 causing loss of control of the vehicle, which ended in a rollover crash, resulting in total loss of the vehicle and injury to me. While departing a 25 mph zone (sign read "END 25 SPEED LIMIT") on a relatively straight section of the road, I very gently accelerated from 20 mph to 30 mph. As soon as the vehicle reached 30 mph, sudden maximum acceleration occurred. Taking my foot off of the gas pedal, first I verified that the gas pedal was not stuck or blocked, but the gas pedal was in the fully up position. I then pressed the brake pedal very hard, but it was locked in the fully up position and the brakes would not engage. I then verified that nothing was blocking the brake pedal underneath it. At that point, around 3 to 4 seconds after the sudden acceleration began, I had entered the first turn of a 30 mph "S" turn at a high rate of speed, while acceleration continued at the vehicle's maximum acceleration rate beyond my control with the brakes not engaging. In order to avoid collision with a camper motor home and a small car following it, I went into the oncoming traffic lane at the second turn of the "S" turn. My truck fish tailed and struck a reflector marker on the left side of the road. To avoid going down a 50+ foot, nearly straight down drop on the left side of the road, I turned right. To avoid striking the motor home, I turned left, then right again to try to gain control. My truck rolled on its left side and landed upright on the right side of the road. It had been accelerating at its maximum acceleration rate with the brakes failing to engage and fish tailing the entire time. The problem appeared to be a catastrophic failure of the electronic throttle control and/or related electronic systems.

  • Filed Nov 2021 · Also filed under Air Bags, Seat Belts

    The Toyota Tundra 2002 truck did NOT deploy driver's side and passenger's side airbags in a collision consisting of frontal and left-sided collision with immobile objects, with frontal/top profound impact from standing tree. The car was up to date on its inspections and maintenance. The breaks, though appropriately checked and tested, would take longer than normal to break the vehicle. The seatbelt, if pulled hard enough, would easily dislodge from buckle, coming undone. The driver of this vehicle collided as described above and due to the failure(s) of the safety mechanisms in place, resulted in the death of the driver. The driver was restrained with seatbelt, however dislodged from buckle upon impact and NO airbags deployed. The issue(s) have been confirmed by the police report, the county police documented. The vehicle has been inspected by police officers, and possibly others, including the employees of the towing company. There was NO indication thats the airbag deployment was either "off" if possible, and or indications of airbag defect. No messages or lights were indicated for the failure of the deployment of the airbags. No messages or lights were indicated for the defect and or failure of the seatbelt not remaining intact with force. The person in reference PASSED AWAY on impact at scene. The failures of the safety mechanisms put into place for this vehicle are absolutely unacceptable and beyond subpar.

  • Filed Jul 2021

    I almost hit another vehicle while braking at a stop light. My front brakes gave out. Had new brakes and rotors installed 2 yrs ago and after this incident found that my brakes failed because Toyota refused to fix this problem they knew existed 1 gen Toyota tundra. They changed enlarged the front caliber and pads on 2 gen Toyota because they realized the brakes whe re w to small on the big v8 trucks. I drove aprox 25000 miles on brand new brakes. I should not have to pay for upgrading my front brakes due to a manufacturer defect, How can they get out of recalling these vehicles it is very dangerous and hope they accept responsibility for improper equipment installed on vehicles. I read that they did upgrade some vehicles that where still in warranty why not all?? Vehicles regardless of warranty.???

  • Filed Nov 2018 · Also filed under Structure

    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 (address removed) 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 HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *BF*JB

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• Hydraulic102

  3 involved a crash

  • Filed Jun 2014 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FRAMING MEMBER HAD ROTTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,300.

  • Filed Mar 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    REAR BRAKE LINE HAD SEVERE CORROSION WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE. CORROSION CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND BRAKE FAILURE. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    ANY SPEED ABOVE 40MPH PRODUCES A VIOLENT SHAKE/WOBBLE FROM THE FRONT END. GOING DOWN A SLOPE AND /OR APPLYING THE BRAKES MAKES THE PROBLEM WORSE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, CALIPERS AND PADS AT A CONSIDERABLE COST TO MYSELF. BOTH TIMES THE SYMPTOMS WERE THE SAME AND THE CAUSE WAS THE SAME. THE PLUNGERS ON THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER STICKS AND CAUSES THE PAD TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR AND OVERHEATING IT CAUSING THE ROTOR TO WARP. THE WARP IN THE ROTOR PRODUCES THE SHAKING WHICH IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. I DON'T TOW OR HAUL HEAVY LOADS, I DON'T DRIVE EXCESSIVELY FAST NOR DO I USE EXCESSIVE BRAKING, STILL THE PROBLEM RECURS. *TR

  • Filed Jan 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure

    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 11/09/07. ALL OF THIS HAD OCCURRED SINCE 05/06/2010 WHEN THE TRUCK WAS LAST ON HIS LIFT. HARR TOYOTA PERFORMED A FRAME INSPECTION AND VERIFIED ALL OF THE ABOVE FAILURES. THEY ALSO DID THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER INSPECTION IN 01/10 AND THE TRUCK PASSED. THEY SPECIFIED THAT THE FRAME FAILURE WAS @LT RAIL/TRANS MT. THEY ALSO SAID THE RT FT SWAY BAR LINK WAS BROKEN, AND NOTICED AN EXHAUST LEAK. THEY DECLARED THAT IN SPITE OF THE FRAME FAILURE IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE JUST DON'T DO ANY OFFROADING! SO I GUESS THAT HITTING A POTHOLE WOULD NOT BE ADVISED.! THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKES WERE UNSAFE, AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL. I AM VERY UPSET AT THE CONDITION/VALUE OF MY TRUCK. I AM ALSO VERY UPSET THAT NHTSA IS LETTING TOYOTA GET AWAY WITH THE "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" OF REPLACING THE FRAME ONLY OF THESE TRUCKS. TOYOTA AND ITS DEALERS DENIED THE RUST PROBLEM FOR YEARS. MY PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, AND I WAS BLAMED FOR THE FAILURE. IN THE YEARS THAT TOYOTA HAS DENIED A PROBLEM WITH THE TUNDRA, THE FRAME RUST HAS INFECTED, MOST IF NOT ALL, OF THE TRUCK. BOTH BUMPERS ARE ROTTING OFF. THE GAS TANK HAD TO BE PATCHED (05/2010) BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM A RUST SPOT UNDER ONE OF THE SUPPORT STRAPS. TOYOTA WILL REPLACE OTHER COMPROMISED PARTS AT THE OWNERS FULL EXPENSE. IN MY OPINION THEY ARE USING THE FRAME REPLACEMENT TO GENERATE PART SALES AND REPAIR BUSINESS TO HELP DEFER COSTS. NHTSA- PLEASE FORCE A MORE COMPREHENSIVE RECALL! !

  • Filed May 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    BRAKE PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE SHAKES TO THE POINT THE VEHICLE NEARLY LOSES CONTROL WHEN SLOWING TOYOTA IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAVE CALLED BUT THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

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• Suspension85

  11 involved a crash

  • Filed Jul 2026 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System

    The dealership and Toyota Engagement Center refused to service the 2 recalls that was critical for the truck since October 2025. It was supposed to be including frame replacement and other parts but Toyota Engagement decided to active buy back option and took advantage of low offer to solve the matter which I don't accept.

  • Filed Mar 2025

    Was told about the recall awhile ago and they said that my frame was ok. But now I have a perfectly good truck in good condition other than a rusted frame. Had some work done and mechanic said it is unsafe to drive due to rusted frame. They know of the defect and only replace a few and it looks like others are dealing with what I am.

  • Filed Oct 2023

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to vibrate, prompting the contact to maintain low speeds. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the front passenger wheels had a negative toe. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the lower ball joint had separated from the knuckle. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V225000 (Suspension), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 249,000.

  • Filed Jun 2022 · Also filed under Structure

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and repaired under the recall. Recently, the contact was informed by an independent mechanic that cracks had formed on the rear suspension due to severe corrosion. The contact then took the vehicle to another dealer, Kelly Toyota of Hamburg (address removed), and was informed that the recall was a one-time free repair and the dealer offered no additional assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the recall was too old. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,324.

  • Filed Aug 2021 · Also filed under Structure

    The frame on the truck is rusted out with holes through it and the metal is rusted out along the entire frame. The truck vibrates when driving and when inspected by the dealer, Kari Toyota, they advised it is unsafe to drive as the frame could break entirely and cause an accident. Report is attached. Toyota was contacted on several occasions by Kari Toyota and myself in May and June of 2021. I had the vehicle in for repair of the frame rust issue on June 15, 2012 but clearly the work was not done properly as the rust issue continued until the vehicle is now undriveable. The vehicle has only 106,681 miles which is low for a typical Toyota vehicle. Toyota refuses to repair the vehicle even though I had followed up on my end by bringing it in for the recall repair. I requested a letter from Toyota explaining why they won't cover the repairs and they refused to send one.

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• Power Train55

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Dec 2024 · Also filed under Engine

    My original owner 2002 Toyota Tundra Truck was being backed up in reverse with a utility trailer attached up a very, very moderate incline on a driveway pushing the trailer onto a gravel pad ALONGSIDE (parallel) the driveway. As it started to spin gravel the truck was put into a 4 wheel Drive LOW RANGE. This is in keeping with the TOYOTA owners manual publication 0M34417U Part Number 01999-34417 Print date 02-0109-01. We followed the manual instruction on 4 WD operation. Within a few feet the truck stopped as if the wheels had hit a curb and there was no further movement no matter the accelerator pedal position and the engine speed was unchanged as if it was in a stall. All of a sudden there was a loud bang underneath the truck and the truck raced rearward 8-10 feet jackknifing the trailer into a tree and upending the truck and trailer. We contacted Toyota on the incident and they had a third party look at the truck for brake condition, floor mat placement and throttle freedom at the body shop & Toyota closed the complaint file. Toyota IGNORED the circumstances and description of the incident in closing the complaint. We have been a very long time TOYOTA truck family and have owned SIX Toyota 4 wheel drives plus a Lexus all-wheel drive. In doing our own evaluation and investigation we have found that the truck went into a 4-wheel drive "wind-up" or "bind" and found information related on it from ASE Certification sites. NO MENTION of this potential issue is provided in the owners manual! We found that the torque from this can be over 4,000 ft/lb. and possible magnified even more by low range. When this bind suddenly is released the movement can be violent as happened here. Why is this not talked about in the owner manual? Why does Toyota ignore this reality? Indeed, the Toyota Rep. [name removed] said "he never heard of anyone backing up in 4 Wheel Drive"! WHAT?? We have the vehicle, photos, Toyota denial all available for review,.

  • Filed Mar 2020

    REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING OIL DUE TO FAULTY METAL USED IN MANUFACTURING. DIFF. IS LEAKING THRU RUST HOLES IN HOUSING METAL AND NOT THRU SEALS.

  • Filed Feb 2020

    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 INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THE PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS OBVIOUSLY SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE THE RESULT OF A DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED/MANUFACTURED COMPONENT. I HAVE NOT YET HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED DUE TO THE HIGH COST, BUT IT IS NOT DRIVEABLE AS THE DIFFERENTIAL WILL NOT HOLD GEAR OIL.

  • Filed Sep 2019 · Also filed under Structure

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHAIN THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWN'S TOYOTA OF GLEN BURNIE (address removed) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,000.

  • Filed Jan 2019 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

    WHEN PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK ON A ROADSIDE, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SNAPPED AND STOPPED WORKING, MAKING IT UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS INCLUDING PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. UPON REMOVING THE COVER OVER THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HAD INDEED BROKEN COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

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• Steering39

  4 involved a crash

  • Filed Jun 2022

    The contact called on behalf of a friend who owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated in 2012 there was an unknown under coding and a plug was repaired on the vehicle. The driver experienced shaking and vibration from the rack and pinion steering while driving at approximately 35 MPH. The driver found power steering fluid leakage and there was a crack in the front passenger side of the engine frame. The contact was unaware of any failure warning lights. The contact stated the transmission functionality was great. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000

  • Filed Jun 2021 · Also filed under Suspension, Wheels

    on June 9th at about 2pm while driving through my neighborhood, my upper an lower ball joints on my 2002 Toyota Tundra separated from my vehicle causing a catastrophic loss of control of truck and tore my hub with tire from vehicle ripping the brake fuel line and shoving entire components up under my Tundra while losing control with no brakes or steering capability. It also destroyed the drivers side front tire. Needless to say if I was say...going 55 to 60 miles per hour on highway...I would not be writing this. Had truck towed to Checkered Flag Toyota and they quoted me a price of over1300$ in repairs... they are fighting me on fixing my truck damages even though said damages were caused by the ball joint recall on the 2002 tundra...recall I D#05v

  • Filed Mar 2021 · Also filed under Exterior Lighting

    LOUD KNOCK TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT, RACK AND PINION LEAKAGE, INNER OUTER TIE RODS CAN SNAP CAUSE AN INJURY OR DEATH. HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM EVEN THE BRIGHT LIGHTS ARE DIM. AN ONCOMING CAR IS NOT EVEN PHASED WHEN I HAVE MY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON. IT'S DIFFICULT TO SEE VERY WELL WITH THOSE [XXX] LIGHTS THEY'RE ALMOST IN AMBER COLOR TRIED TO USE LENS RENEW DID NOT WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Exterior Lighting

    LOUD POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, HEAD LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM EXTREMELY HARD TO SEE AND MELTING PLASTIC AROUND THEM

  • Filed Apr 2020 · Also filed under Suspension

    I HAD MY LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE. LUCKILY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE LOWER BALL JOINT FOR 02 TUNDRA. SO I DO I GO ABOUT GETTING A REFUND FOR WHAT I HAD TO SPEND. *TR

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• Unknown or Other31

  • Filed Apr 2026

    Frame and crossmember is rusting. Has one hole on each side of the frame where the cross member is attached inside the frame.

  • Filed Mar 2026

    Frame failed inspection for holes in frame. Had part of frame welded and got inspected.11/01/2022. Had been turned down by Toyota dealer previously. Now with less than 10,000 miles added, has another location where frame has rusted thru , making inspection passing impossible. And driving dangerous. Needs a new frame nd Toyota said no, according to the dealer. New Country Toyota, Saratoga NY. Can I sue Toyota? Is there statute of limitations on frame defects? What are my options. Thank you for your time and consideration. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Dec 2025

    Toyota won’t cover the safety recalls on my truck

  • Filed Apr 2024

    My frame have a big hole

  • Filed Aug 2022

    My frame is to the point that it can not be repaired. It was coated by Toyota years ago as a safety recall but it is to the point now that my mechanic says it is to bad to repair. I have called Toyota and they say there have been frame issues that have been recalled but not with this year and model. only 135,000 miles on the truck

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• Air Bags23

  8 involved a crash

  • Filed Nov 2021 · Also filed under Seat Belts, Service Brakes

    The Toyota Tundra 2002 truck did NOT deploy driver's side and passenger's side airbags in a collision consisting of frontal and left-sided collision with immobile objects, with frontal/top profound impact from standing tree. The car was up to date on its inspections and maintenance. The breaks, though appropriately checked and tested, would take longer than normal to break the vehicle. The seatbelt, if pulled hard enough, would easily dislodge from buckle, coming undone. The driver of this vehicle collided as described above and due to the failure(s) of the safety mechanisms in place, resulted in the death of the driver. The driver was restrained with seatbelt, however dislodged from buckle upon impact and NO airbags deployed. The issue(s) have been confirmed by the police report, the county police documented. The vehicle has been inspected by police officers, and possibly others, including the employees of the towing company. There was NO indication thats the airbag deployment was either "off" if possible, and or indications of airbag defect. No messages or lights were indicated for the failure of the deployment of the airbags. No messages or lights were indicated for the defect and or failure of the seatbelt not remaining intact with force. The person in reference PASSED AWAY on impact at scene. The failures of the safety mechanisms put into place for this vehicle are absolutely unacceptable and beyond subpar.

  • Filed Jul 2021

    I've owned this vehicle for 18 yrs. During that time Air Bags have been replaced on models above and below my year model. Every two or three years, I inquired at Dealerships when this series will be replaced. Always with the same answer, not required because not enough accident reports to warrant replacement. During that time I've only had one small finder bender not affecting the Air Bags to deploy. Curious why this year and model was never required to replace Air Bags?

  • Filed Dec 2019

    AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER BAG AND IT IS DEACTIVATED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHERS ARE ALSO HAVING FROM THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ.

  • Filed May 2019

    AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY IN A SERIOUS HEAD ON COLLISION

  • Filed Nov 2018

    RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE AND PAY FOR REPLACING SRS SENSOR ASSEMBLY DTC B0133 SHORT IN IN P?R SQUIB AND B1100 AIR BAG SENSOR. OLD UNIT SERIAL # 12625229IF. I WAS TOLD THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST SO TOYOTA WOULD NOT PAY TO REPLACE IT. SINCE IT IS THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE RECALL, WHY IS MY VEHICLE EXCLUDED IF IT IS THE SAME SAFETY CONCERN? I CUD HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF THIS DEFECT. THE NEW UNIT SERIAL # IS 01860095IF

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• Fuel System17

  • Filed Feb 2025 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, stated that the fuel tank had detached. The contact stated that the subframe was extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

  • Filed Oct 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST AND REPLACED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

  • Filed Jun 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline, Vehicle Speed Control

    WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TURN, I HEARD A SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATING THE NOISE, I FOUND THE REAR STRAP THAT SECURES THE GAS TANK TO THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THE GAS TANK WAS LEFT HANGING BY ONLY THE FRONT STRAP. WHAT HAPPENS IF A GAS TANK FALLS OFF A VEHICLE? *TR

  • Filed May 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline

    AS PART OF A RECALL, MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA REQUIRED FRAME REPAIR FOR DAMAGE DUE TO RUST/CORROSION, THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK WERE RUSTED AND ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STRAPS WAS MADE, THE GAS TANK WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED AND NOT REPLACED AS PART OF RECALL WAS DAMAGED AND A GAS LEAK OCCURRED. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN FACED WITH AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A CROSS BRACE WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO RELEASE ON THE HIGHWAY; NOW I AM CONCERNED THAT THE FAULTY GAS TANK WILL CAUSE A FIRE. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED TOYOTA NUMEROUS TIMES TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE BUT NO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN OFFERED. *TR

  • Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL FUEL TANK STRAP HAD FRACTURED AND WAS MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO DISCOVERED SEVERE RUSTING OF THE FRAME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IN NOVEMBER OF 2011 AND A CORROSION PROTECTION COMPOUND WAS APPLIED TO THE FRAME BUT IT DID NOT PREVENT THE DEFECT FROM OCCURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *TR

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• Gasoline17

  • Filed Feb 2025 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure

    The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, stated that the fuel tank had detached. The contact stated that the subframe was extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

  • Filed Oct 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST AND REPLACED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

  • Filed Jun 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Vehicle Speed Control

    WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TURN, I HEARD A SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATING THE NOISE, I FOUND THE REAR STRAP THAT SECURES THE GAS TANK TO THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THE GAS TANK WAS LEFT HANGING BY ONLY THE FRONT STRAP. WHAT HAPPENS IF A GAS TANK FALLS OFF A VEHICLE? *TR

  • Filed May 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System

    AS PART OF A RECALL, MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA REQUIRED FRAME REPAIR FOR DAMAGE DUE TO RUST/CORROSION, THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK WERE RUSTED AND ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STRAPS WAS MADE, THE GAS TANK WHICH WAS ALSO RUSTED AND NOT REPLACED AS PART OF RECALL WAS DAMAGED AND A GAS LEAK OCCURRED. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN FACED WITH AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A CROSS BRACE WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO RELEASE ON THE HIGHWAY; NOW I AM CONCERNED THAT THE FAULTY GAS TANK WILL CAUSE A FIRE. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED TOYOTA NUMEROUS TIMES TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE BUT NO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN OFFERED. *TR

  • Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL FUEL TANK STRAP HAD FRACTURED AND WAS MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO DISCOVERED SEVERE RUSTING OF THE FRAME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IN NOVEMBER OF 2011 AND A CORROSION PROTECTION COMPOUND WAS APPLIED TO THE FRAME BUT IT DID NOT PREVENT THE DEFECT FROM OCCURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. *TR

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• Tires15

  • Filed Feb 2023

    I purchased 4 new Michelin P245/70 R16 from Costco 12/5/2011with 31250 miles. I am a career auto mechanic for 39 years at an independent auto shop (retired, due to disability, 9/2011). I noticed sidewall cracking within about 2 years, but dismissed it because I have never heard/seen an air pressure loss due to sidewall cracking. The cracking worsened over the years, but the air pressure was even for all 4. Fast forward to 2020, I noticed my RF tire very low, looked for punctures, none found while submerged in water. November 2022 the RF tire was totally flat (parked). I found the sidewall had failed. This was a first for me in my experience. I certainly do not trust the remaining tires. I found a recall on the same brand/model but not my size. I have only 13350 miles on these tires. Tread is very good. I don't drive this truck often, but I maintain my vehicles well. Air pressure has been maintained at 40PSI, 4PSI under the max. pressure. In my opinion this is an obvious case of a defect in materials. I have not contacted Michelin yet.

  • Filed Jul 2015 · Also filed under Structure, Wheels

    I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. IT ACTUALLY CAUSED THE TRUCK TO BOUNCE UP SLIGHTLY. LUCKILY THE TIRE DID NOT CONTACT ANY OTHER VEHICLES. THING TO NOTE: MY TRUCK WAS PART OF THE FRAME CORROSION RECALL ISSUED BY TOYOTA. AT THE TIME, THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE FRAME BUT ONLY COVERED THE RUST WITH SOME COATING. THAT DID NOT STOP NOR SLOW THE RUST. THE "BAND AID" THEY USED WAS INSUFFICIENT AT SOLVING THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY COVERED IT TEMPORARILY. *TR

  • Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Structure

    LAST YEAR MY SPARE TIRE AND HOLDING BRACKET TORE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME AND ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I WENT TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME IS SO CORRODED IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. LATTER WE LEARNED THAT THERE HAD BEEN TWO MAJOR SAFETY RECALLS ON THE 2002 TUNDRA.MANY WERE NOTIFIED OF THESE RECALLS AND HAD NEW FRAMES INSTALLED BY TOYOTA AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS. WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THESE RECALLS BY THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK NOR BY TOYOTA CORPORATION.IN NOVEMBER 2013 WE WENT TO SHEPARD TOYOTA IN ROCKLAND WHERE WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND THEY TOLD US THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED.I THEN SENT A LETTER BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER ON DECEMBER 30, 2013. THEY DID NOT REPLY. THERE WERE 2 MAJOR SAFETY RECALLS ON MY TRUCK AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *TR

  • Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Structure

    THE SPARE WHEEL/TIRE FELL OFF MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA AS I PASSED OVER A SPEED BUMP (AT A VERY LOW SPEED) WHILST LEAVING AN APARTMENT COMPLEX. I WAS UNAWARE OF HAVING LOST THE WHEEL BUT MY SON, WHO LIVES IN THE COMPLEX, SAW THE INCIDENT & CALLED ME - BY THE TIME HE CALLED I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED - IF THE WHEEL HAD FALLEN OFF WHILST I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I SUBMITTED A REPORT (CASE # 208366) TO NHTSA 11/25/09 AFTER GOING ON LINE & DISCOVERING THAT CORROSION WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE & THAT OTHER INCIDENTS OF A SIMILAR NATURE HAD BEEN REPORTED & THAT TOYOTA WERE PREPARING A REMEDY. ON 01/10/10 I CONTACTED MY LOCAL TOYOTA SEALER & WAS ADVISED TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AT MY CONVENIENCE WHEN THE SPARE WHEEL WOULD BE SAFELY SECURED WITHIN THE TRUCK BED PENDING A PERMANENT FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR

  • Filed Sep 2008

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE BALL JOINT RECALL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-65 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

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• Vehicle Speed Control14

  3 involved a crash

  • Filed Jun 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes

    Sudden maximum acceleration accompanied by brake failure, without warnings, occurred on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 causing loss of control of the vehicle, which ended in a rollover crash, resulting in total loss of the vehicle and injury to me. While departing a 25 mph zone (sign read "END 25 SPEED LIMIT") on a relatively straight section of the road, I very gently accelerated from 20 mph to 30 mph. As soon as the vehicle reached 30 mph, sudden maximum acceleration occurred. Taking my foot off of the gas pedal, first I verified that the gas pedal was not stuck or blocked, but the gas pedal was in the fully up position. I then pressed the brake pedal very hard, but it was locked in the fully up position and the brakes would not engage. I then verified that nothing was blocking the brake pedal underneath it. At that point, around 3 to 4 seconds after the sudden acceleration began, I had entered the first turn of a 30 mph "S" turn at a high rate of speed, while acceleration continued at the vehicle's maximum acceleration rate beyond my control with the brakes not engaging. In order to avoid collision with a camper motor home and a small car following it, I went into the oncoming traffic lane at the second turn of the "S" turn. My truck fish tailed and struck a reflector marker on the left side of the road. To avoid going down a 50+ foot, nearly straight down drop on the left side of the road, I turned right. To avoid striking the motor home, I turned left, then right again to try to gain control. My truck rolled on its left side and landed upright on the right side of the road. It had been accelerating at its maximum acceleration rate with the brakes failing to engage and fish tailing the entire time. The problem appeared to be a catastrophic failure of the electronic throttle control and/or related electronic systems.

  • Filed Nov 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SPEEDED UP OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A SHED IN HIS YARD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE WHERE IT CAME TO A STOP. THAT COLLISION LOOSENED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE VEHICLE REMAINS UNREPAIRED IN THE PARKED CONTACT'S YARD. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. *BF*JB*JB

  • Filed Dec 2014

    CRUISING AT 50 MPH SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATOR STOPS FUNCTIONING AND TRUCK COASTS SLOWLY TO SIDE OF ROAD. ENGINE SEEMS TO BE RUNNING NORMALLY, BUT NO ACCELERATION AT ALL. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

  • Filed Jul 2014 · Also filed under Power Train

    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

  • Filed Jun 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Gasoline

    WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TURN, I HEARD A SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATING THE NOISE, I FOUND THE REAR STRAP THAT SECURES THE GAS TANK TO THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THE GAS TANK WAS LEFT HANGING BY ONLY THE FRONT STRAP. WHAT HAPPENS IF A GAS TANK FALLS OFF A VEHICLE? *TR

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• Wheels11

  • Filed Jun 2021 · Also filed under Steering, Suspension

    on June 9th at about 2pm while driving through my neighborhood, my upper an lower ball joints on my 2002 Toyota Tundra separated from my vehicle causing a catastrophic loss of control of truck and tore my hub with tire from vehicle ripping the brake fuel line and shoving entire components up under my Tundra while losing control with no brakes or steering capability. It also destroyed the drivers side front tire. Needless to say if I was say...going 55 to 60 miles per hour on highway...I would not be writing this. Had truck towed to Checkered Flag Toyota and they quoted me a price of over1300$ in repairs... they are fighting me on fixing my truck damages even though said damages were caused by the ball joint recall on the 2002 tundra...recall I D#05v

  • Filed Jul 2018

    WHILE DRIVING, I HAD MY SPARE TIRE FAIL OFF THE CAR DUE TO TUNDRA SPARE TIRE LIFT PLATE ROT. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS CONDITION AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

  • Filed Mar 2016 · Also filed under Structure, Service Brakes

    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 SETS OF TIRES IN 4 YEARS. I HAVE IT IN THE SHOP AND THEY ARE SAYING MY BRAKE LINES ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED AND FALLING APART.

  • Filed Jul 2015 · Also filed under Suspension, Unknown or Other

    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 THE POINT OF BEING DANGEROUS/NOT PART OF BXD CAMPAIGN

  • Filed Jul 2015 · Also filed under Structure, Tires

    I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. IT ACTUALLY CAUSED THE TRUCK TO BOUNCE UP SLIGHTLY. LUCKILY THE TIRE DID NOT CONTACT ANY OTHER VEHICLES. THING TO NOTE: MY TRUCK WAS PART OF THE FRAME CORROSION RECALL ISSUED BY TOYOTA. AT THE TIME, THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE FRAME BUT ONLY COVERED THE RUST WITH SOME COATING. THAT DID NOT STOP NOR SLOW THE RUST. THE "BAND AID" THEY USED WAS INSUFFICIENT AT SOLVING THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY COVERED IT TEMPORARILY. *TR

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• Electrical System10

  1 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jun 2023 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes

    Sudden maximum acceleration accompanied by brake failure, without warnings, occurred on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 causing loss of control of the vehicle, which ended in a rollover crash, resulting in total loss of the vehicle and injury to me. While departing a 25 mph zone (sign read "END 25 SPEED LIMIT") on a relatively straight section of the road, I very gently accelerated from 20 mph to 30 mph. As soon as the vehicle reached 30 mph, sudden maximum acceleration occurred. Taking my foot off of the gas pedal, first I verified that the gas pedal was not stuck or blocked, but the gas pedal was in the fully up position. I then pressed the brake pedal very hard, but it was locked in the fully up position and the brakes would not engage. I then verified that nothing was blocking the brake pedal underneath it. At that point, around 3 to 4 seconds after the sudden acceleration began, I had entered the first turn of a 30 mph "S" turn at a high rate of speed, while acceleration continued at the vehicle's maximum acceleration rate beyond my control with the brakes not engaging. In order to avoid collision with a camper motor home and a small car following it, I went into the oncoming traffic lane at the second turn of the "S" turn. My truck fish tailed and struck a reflector marker on the left side of the road. To avoid going down a 50+ foot, nearly straight down drop on the left side of the road, I turned right. To avoid striking the motor home, I turned left, then right again to try to gain control. My truck rolled on its left side and landed upright on the right side of the road. It had been accelerating at its maximum acceleration rate with the brakes failing to engage and fish tailing the entire time. The problem appeared to be a catastrophic failure of the electronic throttle control and/or related electronic systems.

  • Filed Jun 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HUBERT VESTER TOYOTA (address removed). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PROVIDING A DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM WAS INTERFERING WITH THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

  • Filed Mar 2015 · Also filed under Structure

    TRUCK NEEDED SENSOR REPLACED FOR SAFETY INSPECTION STICKER (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON). MECHANIC [name removed] UNDERNEATH TO BE SO RUSTED HE WAS NOT COMFORTABLE WORKING ON THE TRUCK. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO LOCAL DEALER AND THEY AGREED THE TRUCK IS RUSTED TO POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. THEY TOOK PICTURES TO SEND CORPORATE FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT APPROVAL. REQUEST WAS DENIED. I THEN CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY AGREED TO ASSIGN A CASE NUMBER. I WAS EVENTUALLY TOLD THAT ALTHOUGH TRUCK IS UNSAFE, THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO SINCE CAMPAIGN IS CLOSED. I HAD THE TRUCK SPRAYED AS INITIAL RECALL STATED. I RECEIVED NO OTHER RECALL OR REQUESTED SERVICE INFORMATION FROM TOYOTA. I NOW HAVE A TRUCK WITH LOW MILEAGE THAT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING TO MAKE SURE THEIR CUSTOMERS ARE SAFE OR CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD SHOULD PARTS OF MY FRAME START FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. I FIND THIS PRACTICE VERY NEGLECTFUL ESPECIALLY FOR A LARGE CORPORATION. I HAVE SEEN THAT MANY OTHERS ARE IN THE SAME POSITION WITH THEIR TUNDRA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RECTIFY THIS SAFETY ISSUE. TOYOTA SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2012

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

  • Filed Aug 2008 · Also filed under Exterior Lighting

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT THE CONTACT'S KNOWLEDGE. OTHER DRIVERS WAVED DOWN THE CONTACT AND RAN HIM OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IN LESS THAN TWO MINUTES, THE FIRE WOULD HAVE REACHED THE GAS TANK AND RESULTED IN THE COMBUSTION OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE LIABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

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• Exterior Lighting8

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Mar 2025

    The headlights and high beams are dim . When the high beams are on other cars oncoming are not affected as they never flash their lights because my high beams seem as though they are just headlights. Also the fact that the high beams shine like headlights, there is no option for brighter lighting which makes it hard to see far ahead. I live in a rural location off of a narrow highway with down slopes with water at the bottom on both sides of the highway where large wildlife such as deer are plentiful . Insufficient high beam lighting imposes unsafe travel conditions since the headlights are dim and the high beams are how the headlights should be leaving no option for brighter visibility. I noticed the lighting being dim years ago but I thought it was just something to do with my trucks lighting until I began searching online again for a remedy and found many other owners of the same year make and model with exactly the same issue. Therefore in conclusion perhaps is a manufacturer defect. My truck is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, it still runs great, I keep it well maintained and I intend to keep using it for as long as we both shall live. I am [XXX] and obviously my truck is over 20 years old and runs great, it would be terribly upsetting if an accident were to occur due to insufficient exterior lighting. I cannot remember exactly what it was I had previously contacted NHTSA regarding my truck , though the exterior lighting is of greater concern now. I noticed the dimness of the exterior lighting since I have been living in this location a lot because there are no street lights along the freeway nor highway as opposed to where I lived prior. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to express my concerns as I appreciate your time and consideration in this matter. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Mar 2021 · Also filed under Steering

    LOUD KNOCK TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT, RACK AND PINION LEAKAGE, INNER OUTER TIE RODS CAN SNAP CAUSE AN INJURY OR DEATH. HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM EVEN THE BRIGHT LIGHTS ARE DIM. AN ONCOMING CAR IS NOT EVEN PHASED WHEN I HAVE MY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON. IT'S DIFFICULT TO SEE VERY WELL WITH THOSE [XXX] LIGHTS THEY'RE ALMOST IN AMBER COLOR TRIED TO USE LENS RENEW DID NOT WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Steering

    LOUD POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, HEAD LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM EXTREMELY HARD TO SEE AND MELTING PLASTIC AROUND THEM

  • Filed Sep 2013 · Also filed under Structure

    I HAD RECALL FOR MY TUNDRA BED AND THERE WERE GOING TO RESOLVE THE RUST ISSUE AT NO CHARGE. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BOBBY REHAL TOYOTA IN MECHANCISBURG PA. THEY BROKE A PART THAT WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. THEY TOLD ME AND IF I WANTED MY TRUCK BACK I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. I TRIED TO RESOLVE WITH BOBBY REHAL AND TOYOTA MAIN OFFICE AND THEY TOLD ME TO PAY IF I WANTED MY TRUCK AND THE PART THEY BROKE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I EXPLAINED I DIDN'T NEED OR WANT THIS RECALL BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS A NO COST RECALL BY LETTER. I PAID IT BUT NOW I JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL FOR AIRBAG BUT HOW CAN I TAKE MY TRUCK TO TOYOTA NOT KNOWING THE OUTCOME OF THE RECALL SO I MAY CHOOSE TO DO NOTHING BECAUSE I CANNOT BE SURE THEY WON'T MAKE ME PAY AGAIN FOR SOMETHING I DIDN'T WANT/NEED IN THE FIRST PLACE. THANKS. *JB

  • Filed Nov 2009

    I HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5. HEADLIGHT LENS MATERIAL HAS BECOME BLURRED AND MORE OPAQUE IN RECENT YEARS, CAUSING DRIVING AT NIGHT TO BE LESS ILLUMINATED AND MORE HAZARDOUS. THIS BEGAN DEVELOPING A FEW YEARS AGO, APPROXIMATELY 2005. I ATTEMPTED TO USE A LENS POLISHING PRODUCT, BUT THAT PRODUCED ONLY MARGINAL IMPROVEMENTS. THE LENSES CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE OVER TIME, AND IT IS ONLY THE HEADLIGHT LENSES WHILE THE SAME LENS MATERIAL IS CRYSTAL CLEAR OVER THE MARKER LIGHTS. THE LENS MATERIAL WAS POORLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH HEADLIGHTS AND APPEARS TO REACT POORLY TO THE HIGHER HEAT PRODUCED FROM THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

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  • Filed Feb 2011 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV LOUDLY MOMENTARILY BEFORE STOPPING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES WHILE SHIFTED INTO PARK OR STOPPED WITH A FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 3/22/11 *CN UPDATED 05/05/11

  • Filed May 2010

    CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER CHECKED THE FAULT CODES AND TOLD ME BOTH OXYGEN CENSORS HAD FAILED, AND THAT THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PASS NY STATE INSPECTION. COST OVER $600.00. *TR

  • Filed Apr 2008 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA HAD THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED 7,000 MILES AGO. WHEN BRAKING THE TRUCK SHUDDERS AND SHAKES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTOR IS WARPED. THE TOYOTA DEALER SAYS THIS IS A PROBLEM DUE TO ME DRIVING HARD ON THE BRAKES. THIS IS FALSE. I AM VERY EASY ON THE TRUCK. NOW SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THE TOYOTA DEALER SAYS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST OF THE PART ALONE IS $1,000.00 ALL THIS AFTER I DEALT WITH A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK IN 2005. BACK THEN, AT 58,000 MILES, THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. IS THIS TRUCK A LEMON OR WHAT? I AM NOT HARD ON MY VEHICLES. I OWN A 1994 HONDA ACCORD THAT HAS 250,000 MILES. I EXPECTED THE SAME FROM TOYOTA. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHY I AM HAVING TO PAY FOR NEW BRAKES 7,000 MILES AFTER REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKES? WHY IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILING? SOMEONE NEEDS TO HOLD TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THESE PROBLEMS. INSTEAD TOYOTA WANTS TO BLAME THE CONSUMER AND SAY THE CONSUMER IS AT FAULT DUE THE WAY THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. *TR

  • Filed May 2007

    CO2 SENSOR. RANDOMLY BREAKS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON CO2 SENSORS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND BOTH MINE WERE REPLACED AT SEPARATE TIMES (WHEN THEY BOTH WENT OUT). NOW A THIRD CO2 SENSOR (RIGHT REAR) IS BAD AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, NOT UNDER A RECALL. FAILURE RESULTS IN "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT." COST $282. *TR

  • Filed Apr 2007

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. IN 2004 THE CONTACT REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSORS, AND THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR THE SAME REPAIR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED LESS THAN 20,000 MILES APART FROM ONE ANOTHER. HE DISCOVERED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WITH ITEM # 10007090 ( CONCERNING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS HAD THE SAME FAILURE, AND FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER PLACED A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT ON THE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 53,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.*AK

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  2 involved a crash

  • Filed May 2025

    The date it started happening was probably late March now into April to present day as the receptacle on the driver side doesn’t click always and comes undone while on the road and can not get the seatbelt to go back in and has not been assessed or replaced by my local Toyota Dealer and the issue is getting worse these are Stock parts

  • Filed Feb 2024

    There are several issues with these seatbelts. They either lock before we can get them buckled or once we unbuckle them, they do not retract and hang out the door, thus draining the battery. They get twisted and stuck in the plastic guide toward the top of the door. The last time this happened, I could not get the seatbelt unstuck despite working on it for almost an hour. I ended up cutting the seatbelt to get it unstuck. Now it is EXTREMELY difficult to use. I need to get it replaced ASAP at my own expense. Very unsafe not to mention frustrating. Also, worth noting is this has been an ongoing problem for years.

  • Filed Nov 2021 · Also filed under Air Bags, Service Brakes

    The Toyota Tundra 2002 truck did NOT deploy driver's side and passenger's side airbags in a collision consisting of frontal and left-sided collision with immobile objects, with frontal/top profound impact from standing tree. The car was up to date on its inspections and maintenance. The breaks, though appropriately checked and tested, would take longer than normal to break the vehicle. The seatbelt, if pulled hard enough, would easily dislodge from buckle, coming undone. The driver of this vehicle collided as described above and due to the failure(s) of the safety mechanisms in place, resulted in the death of the driver. The driver was restrained with seatbelt, however dislodged from buckle upon impact and NO airbags deployed. The issue(s) have been confirmed by the police report, the county police documented. The vehicle has been inspected by police officers, and possibly others, including the employees of the towing company. There was NO indication thats the airbag deployment was either "off" if possible, and or indications of airbag defect. No messages or lights were indicated for the failure of the deployment of the airbags. No messages or lights were indicated for the defect and or failure of the seatbelt not remaining intact with force. The person in reference PASSED AWAY on impact at scene. The failures of the safety mechanisms put into place for this vehicle are absolutely unacceptable and beyond subpar.

  • Filed Nov 2019

    SEATBELT BUCKLE PIECE POPPED OUT AND I HAVE TO PUSH THE RED BUTTON TO SECURE SEATBELT.

  • Filed Oct 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL TOYOTA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THAT OUR 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA HAS A FACTORY FAULTY AIRBAG/ SEATBELT SYSTEM, AND SAY THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE, AND THAT WE HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. THE SEAT BELT IS ALWAYS LOOSE, THERE IS A PERMANENT LIT LIGHT RELATED TO THE AIRBAG.

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• Equipment7

  • Filed May 2011 · Also filed under Steering

    I HAVE A 02 TUNDRA SR5 HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM W/STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHEN I TRY TO PUT ON DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FREE CAUSING UNEXPECTED GEAR SELECT. I HAVE TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER IN ORDER TO HAND SELECT THE GEAR THE ALUMINUM SHAFT SUB-ASSY CONTROL BROKE OFF AT THE SCREW ATTACH TO THE COLUMN SUPPORT THIS IS APPEAR TO BE A FLAWED DESIGN FOR ATTACH THE SHIFT LEVER. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HOUSING FOR THE COLUMN SHIFTER AND THEIR SUPPORT. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER STRESS ANALYSIS / DESIGN MODIFICATION FOR SUBSEQUENCE MODEL. *TR

  • Filed Nov 2010 · Also filed under Structure

    2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA RECALLED FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES. TOOK NEARLY 5 MONTHS FOR REPAIRS, EVEN WITH MULTIPLE CALLS TO DEALER AND CORPORATE. VEHICLE NEEDED FURTHER REPAIRS WHEN RETURNED FOR BROKEN RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BAR. THEN FAILED STICKER INSPECTION BECAUSE OF DRY ROT IN TIRES PRESUMABLY FROM SITTING SO LONG? 1) NHTSA NEEDS TO SET A REASONABLE TIME FRAME FOR VEHICLES TO BE REPAIRED ONCE RECALLED. FIVE MONTHS IS UNACCEPTABLE. (2) NHTSA SHOULD REVIEW WHETHER COMMINGLED OLD RUSTY 'RE-USABLE' PARTS WITH A NEW SOLID FRAME ISN'T IN FACT CREATING ANOTHER ISSUE CAUSING THE OLDER PARTS TO FAIL (THERE ARE MANY REPORTS BY BLOGGERS OF OTHER THINGS BREAKING OR NEEDING REPAIR POST THE FRAME REPLACEMENT . I PERSONALLY FEEL LESS SAFE POST RECALL THAN BEFORE (3) NHTSA SHOULD BE DOING POST RECALL FOLLOW UPS TO ENSURE THAT TOYOTA IS PROPERLY REPAIRING RECALLED VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY TOYOTA'S GIVEN THEIR RECENT HISTORY. THERE ARE REPORTS OUT THERE THAT THINGS LIKE TOW HITCHES ARE NOT BEING REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE 'AFTER MARKET' AND IN MY CASE, THE SIDE STEPS WERE SIMPLY THROWN IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO RUSTY TO RE-INSTALL. THEY ALSO DID NOT REPLACE FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS AND STRUTS WHICH HAVE TO HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED BY THE OTHER RUST ISSUE? AND (4) TOYOTA HAS SOME SEVERE CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES THAT IT NEEDS TO ADDRESS. *TR

  • Filed Aug 2010 · Also filed under 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 SHAKE AND STALLED. I THEN STARTED THE VEHICLE UP WHICH STARTED WELL AND I CUT IT OFF TO REFILL WITH GASOLINE. ONCE I BEGAN TO TAKE OFF, THE TUNDRA BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN AND STALLED, NOT MORE THAN 1/10TH OF A MILE FROM THE PUMP. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND WHEN I PUT THE TUNDRA IN GEAR, THE TUNDRA CONTINUOUSLY STALLED NO MATTER WHETHER IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL OR REVERSE. EVERY TIME I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN A GEAR, IT WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MY RESIDENCE WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES. MY FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MILES. *TR

  • Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control

    CRUISE CONTROL WON'T SHUT OFF AT BRAKING. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. *TR

  • Filed Sep 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Visibility, Seat Belts, Latches/Locks/Linkages, Tires, Wheels

    I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 TUNDRA TRD 4WD. I HAVE HAD IT IN MORE THAN 4 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES VIBRATING/PULSATING AND LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE TAKING IT IN AGAIN AS THEY ARE STARTING TO VIBRATE AGAIN!! RENO TOYOTA HAS ALWAYS DONE ALL THE MAINTENANCE ON IT AND KEEP TRYING TO SAY IT IS MY FAULT THE BRAKES ARE BAD AND THE ROTORS ARE WARPING. THEY REPLACED THE REAR AXLES A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO BUT I HAD TO PAY THE $50 DEDUCTIBLE. THEY ALSO HAD TO INSTALL A GASKET ON THE CROSSOVER FOR THE ENGINE COOLANT AS THE FACTORY NEVER INSTALLED IT. THE AC DOESN'T GET COOL ENOUGH TO COOL THE INTERIOR. WHISTLING NOISE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS COMING FROM...SOUNDS LIKE COMING FROM SIDE MIRRORS??? I REPLACE THE WHEELS RECENTLY BECAUSE OF VIBRATION BECAUSE THE WHEELS WERE WARPED. ALWAYS HAVE EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEELS. TRANSMISSION FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING ALL THE TIME. ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM UP. I BOUGHT IT NEW IN JULY 2002 AND NOW HAVE 69400 MILES ON IT. MOST OF WHICH ARE HIGHWAY MILES WITH NO TOWING EVER...NO HEAVY HAULING EVER. AM TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IT OFF-ROAD BECAUSE OF ALL THE BRAKE PROBLEMS...NEVADA=MOUNTAINS=CLIFFS=DEATH...I AM NOT READY TO RISK MY LIFE OR MY GRANDCHILDREN SO WILL NOT EVEN LET ME RIDE WITH ME ANYWHERE. *NM

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• Latches/Locks/Linkages7

  • Filed Nov 2010 · Also filed under Structure

    2002 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN. WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, I CAN HEAR IT UNLATCH BUT REMAINS SHUT. YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE REAR PART OF THE DOOR BACK IN UNTIL YOU HEAR A CLICK, THEN YOU HAVE TO VIOLENTLY PULL THE HANDLE AND THE DOOR WILL OPEN. *TR

  • Filed Jan 2007

    THE INTERIOR DRIVERS AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLES HAVE CRACKED AND BROKEN. *NM

  • Filed Feb 2006

    THE PLASTIC LINK MEMBER OF THE REAR SIDE WINDOW LATCHING PIVOT FAILED/BROKE/FRACTURED WHEN THE WINDOW WAS LATCHED CLOSED. THIS OCCURRED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WITHIN ABOUT 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER AT THE END OF 2005. IT IS APPARENT TO ME THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS IT OCCURRED IN BOTH LATCHES ON A VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. THE PIN PRESSED INTO THE MECHANISM, THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE PLASTIC LINK, IS A SPLIT SPRING PIN WITH A ZIG-ZAG 'TOOTH" PATTERN ALONG THE SLIT IN THE PIN. I BELIEVE THE "TEETH" IN THIS PIN CREATE A STRESS POINT ON THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE MOLDED HOLE THROUGH THE PLASTIC LINK CAUSING THE LINK TO FRACTURE WHEN THE LATCH IS CLOSED AS INTENDED. THE DEALER FROM WHOM THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FAILED PARTS. *JB

  • Filed Sep 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Visibility, Seat Belts, Tires, Wheels, Equipment

    I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 TUNDRA TRD 4WD. I HAVE HAD IT IN MORE THAN 4 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES VIBRATING/PULSATING AND LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE TAKING IT IN AGAIN AS THEY ARE STARTING TO VIBRATE AGAIN!! RENO TOYOTA HAS ALWAYS DONE ALL THE MAINTENANCE ON IT AND KEEP TRYING TO SAY IT IS MY FAULT THE BRAKES ARE BAD AND THE ROTORS ARE WARPING. THEY REPLACED THE REAR AXLES A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO BUT I HAD TO PAY THE $50 DEDUCTIBLE. THEY ALSO HAD TO INSTALL A GASKET ON THE CROSSOVER FOR THE ENGINE COOLANT AS THE FACTORY NEVER INSTALLED IT. THE AC DOESN'T GET COOL ENOUGH TO COOL THE INTERIOR. WHISTLING NOISE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS COMING FROM...SOUNDS LIKE COMING FROM SIDE MIRRORS??? I REPLACE THE WHEELS RECENTLY BECAUSE OF VIBRATION BECAUSE THE WHEELS WERE WARPED. ALWAYS HAVE EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEELS. TRANSMISSION FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING ALL THE TIME. ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM UP. I BOUGHT IT NEW IN JULY 2002 AND NOW HAVE 69400 MILES ON IT. MOST OF WHICH ARE HIGHWAY MILES WITH NO TOWING EVER...NO HEAVY HAULING EVER. AM TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IT OFF-ROAD BECAUSE OF ALL THE BRAKE PROBLEMS...NEVADA=MOUNTAINS=CLIFFS=DEATH...I AM NOT READY TO RISK MY LIFE OR MY GRANDCHILDREN SO WILL NOT EVEN LET ME RIDE WITH ME ANYWHERE. *NM

  • Filed Jul 2005

    I PURACHASE MY TOYOTA SEQUOIA IN AUGUST 2003 FOR THE FIRST SEVERAL MONTH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVE THAT MUCH, BECAUSE OF MY WIFE'S ILLNESS. WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE, IT WAS UNDERWARRANTY AND I DID NOT THINK MUCH OF IT, IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR 2005, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AND AGAIN I DID NOT THINK MUCH OF IT. THREE WEEKS AGO ON SUNDAY ONE OF THE MEMBER FROM THE CHURCH WAS ATTEMPTING TO RETREIVE HIS BAG AND THE HANDLE BROKE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP TO ASK ABOUT REPAIR THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE $300.00, AND 200.00 TO FIX THE PASSANGER SIDE. MY COMMENT TO THEM WAS CONCERNING THE REAR DOOR, WHICH I HAD NOT USED THAT MUCH AND OVER THE LAST 6 MONTH MAYBE 3 TIME AT THE MOST PER WEEK, CERTAINLY NOT ALOT. WHAT WAS AMAZING TO ME WAS THAT THE DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND SO IS THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE. MY CONCERN AS A CONSUMER THAT TOYOTA DID NOT DO DUE DILIGENCE TO USE A PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE AND MECHANISM AND GIVEN THAT THINGS BREAK SHOULD NOT HAVE A PRICE TAG OF 300.00 TO REPLACE. I CONTEND THAT METAL PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF THE HANDLES. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT BE AT THE MERCY OF CAR MANUFACTURES TO PUT ANYTHING INTO A CAR THAT WOULD UTIMATELY WOULD PROVE NOT IN THE CONSUMERS BEST INTEREST. I AM SUGGESTING THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL TOYOTA' DOOR HANDLES. PARTICULARLY THE TRUCK WHICH BY DESIGN ARE SUPPOSE TO ENDURE TOUGH USESAGE.

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  • Filed Jul 2026 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes

    The dealership and Toyota Engagement Center refused to service the 2 recalls that was critical for the truck since October 2025. It was supposed to be including frame replacement and other parts but Toyota Engagement decided to active buy back option and took advantage of low offer to solve the matter which I don't accept.

  • Filed Mar 2020 · Also filed under Engine

    DIFFICULT TO START AND ENGINE DIES WHEN DRIVING

  • Filed Jan 2018

    WHILE DRIVING ON STATE ROAD 27, I STARTING SMELLING FUEL IN THE CABIN; WHEN I GET TO MY DESTINATION, ABOUT 7 MILES AFTER, I CAME OUT WITH THE TRUCK STILL RUNNING, NOTICE A LOT OF FUEL UNDER THE TRUCK, I TURNED OFF THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY AND THE FLOW OF FUEL GRADUALLY STOPPED.

  • Filed Nov 2017

    FUEL TANK RUSTED

  • Filed Sep 2015 · Also filed under Parking Brake, Structure

    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 FAILURE RECURRED. APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 218,572.

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  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Sep 2015 · Also filed under Structure, Fuel/Propulsion System

    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 FAILURE RECURRED. APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 218,572.

  • Filed Nov 2009 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Structure

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I GOT UNDER MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA TRD SR5 EXTRA CAB TO ASSESS THE RUST THIS PAST WEEKEND. I WAS DUMBFOUNDED! CONTROL ARMS, FRONT WISHBONE, SUSPENSION BRACKETS, AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOOK LIKE A SHIPWRECK THAT'S BEEN UNDER THE SEA FOR 100 YEARS. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND IS LEAKING THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE HOUSING! THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER IS SO RUSTED THE WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. ALL SHIELDS AND SAFETY GUARDS HAVE FALLEN OFF OR WILL SOON. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN NOV OF '01. IT NOW HAS 84,000 MILES. I'VE HAD ALL RECOMMENDED SERVICES PERFORMED AT THE DEALER.THEY NEVER MENTIONED THE RUST ALTHOUGH THEY DO A "SAFETY INSPECTION" AT EVERY SERVICE. I'VE ALWAYS WASHED OFF THE SALT IN THE WINTER. THE BODY PANELS SHOW NO RUST AT ALL AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK LOOKS LIKE NEW. I HAVE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF THIS VEHICLE. I HAD A CHEVY TRUCK KEPT UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS THAT AFTER 15 YEARS AND 250,000 MILES LOOKED NOTHING LIKE THIS. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK IN THIS CONDITION. *TR

  • Filed Nov 2009 · Also filed under Structure

    FRAME RUST CONCERN AND REAR BRAKES / PARKING BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO RUST... MY CONCERN IS THE ONGOING INVESTIGATION INTO SEVERE RUST PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED (2 YRS. OLD). THE TRUCK WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY UNDERCOATED. THE TRUCK IN SERVICE DATE IS OCT 01. I BOUGHT IT USED IN 02. I THEN HAD IT UNDERCOATED AND HAVE DONE SO EVERY FALL SINCE THEN. MY CONCERN IS WHAT MAY BE GOING ON UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCOATING THAT I CAN'T SEE. ALSO, I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES TORE APART AND REBUILT DUE TO RUSTING COMPONENTS. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2009 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure

    FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SWAY BAR LINK IS CORRODED THROUGH. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY BUT ONLY BECAUSE I KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON AFTER I SAW THE BROKEN LINK AND DROVE ACCORDINGLY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE FIND THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS ARE CORRODED BEYOND SALVAGE AND THE FRAME HAS HEAVY RUST IN A NUMBER OF AREAS. IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS TRUCK WILL BE WORTHLESS IN A FEW YEARS DUE TO THE HEAVY CORROSION AND WE WILL ALL BE LUCKY IF SOMEONE IS NOT KILLED DUE TO CORROSION DAMAGE CAUSING SOMETHING TO FALL OFF AND CAUSE A WRECK. *TR

  • Filed May 2003

    THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FORTY FIVE MINUTES AND WITHOUT WARNING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MODEL/MR2 SPYDER) SCC *JB

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  • Filed May 2012 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes

    FORTUNATELY I WAS OFF THE INTERSTATE WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A CONVENIENCE STORE...........THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN, ACTUALLY CAUSING ME TO TURN INTO THE OUTGOING LANE AT THE STORE ENTRANCE. THERE WAS NO ADVANCED WARNING....JUST NO STEERING ON TURNS AND NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESEVOIR. THE TOYOTA DEAL SAYS THE STEERING RACK NEEDS REPLACEMENT.($1600)......AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHERE THE FLUID WENT. THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A 300,000 MILE VEHICLE, NOW STANDS AT 116,457. HAD TO REPLACE A STABILIZER AS WELL DUE TO CORROSION. I JUST SOLD MY 1997 GRAND AM WITH 224,000. AND MY 1988 DODGE CARAVAN HAD 244,000 BEFORE THE TRANSMITION WENT. TOYOTA AND RELIABILITY???????? *JS

  • Filed Jun 2007 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    I HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA WITH A BRAKING PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE TRUCK WHEN BREAKING SINCE WE BOUGHT IT NEW. I BROUGHT THIS PROBLEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE TWO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERS, THEY BOTH SAID THAT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND HAD THE ROTORS TURNED. THIS DID NOT HELP. IT STILL VIBRATES AND THE BRAKES ARE SPONGY. I AGAIN TALKED TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY FINALLY SAID THAT THEY NEW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. OF COURSE THEY TOLD ME THIS AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER POSTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE, I BELIEVE AN INVESTIGATION IS IN ORDER.

  • Filed Jul 2005 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes

    WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

  • Filed May 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    MY 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA HAS VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. TOYOTA TRIED TO SAY IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AFTER 50K MILES TO HAVE WARPED ROTORS. NEVER HAPPEN ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAD. I SPENT $400 ON THERE 60K MILE INSPECTION (WHEN TRUCK HAD ONLY 52K MILES AND THEY CHECKED BRAKES OK. THEN I DROVE OFF AND BOOM VIBRATION IN FRONT BRAKES. NOW THEY CLAIM IT IS THE ROTORS AND

  • Filed May 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    I AM DEALING WITH UNDERSIZED BRAKE CALIPER AND ASSOCIATED ROTOR AND BRAKE PAD QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE CARS SHAKES VIOLENTLY QWHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THEY ARE CAUSING THE ROTORS TO OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ROTORS TO WARP AND EXCESS WEAR. WHILE TOYOTA RECOGNIZED THAT THE CALIPERS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE 2002 SEQUOIA, THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. NOT SURE WHY THEY ARE ONLY TOO SMALL UNDER WARRANTY. DO THEY GROW AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES? THIS IS BAD POLICY. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED I SPEND THE $2000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WHICH TOYOTA SAYS IS NOT A PROBLEM AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE LOCAL DEALER,BOULDER TOYOTA, HE STATED IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, ONLY A QUALITY QUESTION. I SEEM TO GET TWO DIFFERENT STORIES FROM THE DEALER AND TOYOTA "CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE". I HAVE RESEARCHED A NUMBER OF SITES INCLUDING NHTS AND AUTOBYTEL. APPARTENTLY I AM NOT UNIQUE AND MANY OTHERS ARE CLAIMING PROBLEMS WITH TOYOTA SEQUOIA BRAKES. THIS IS NOT THE QUALITY I EXPECTED FROM A TOYOTA.

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  • Filed Jan 2008

    HEATER/AC FAN MAKES LOUD CLICKING NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS. *TR

  • Filed May 2007

    I PURCHASED A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA IN NOVEMBER 2002. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE SALES PERSON TOLD ME THAT THE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM APPEARED TO BE A POORLY DESIGNED, BUT I DID NOT THINK THAT A BIG OBSTACLE TO MY PURCHASE. I HAD CONTINUAL PROBLEMS TRYING TO REGULATE THE TEMPERATURE IN THE VEHICLE. IT WAS EITHER 65 DEGREES AND THE NEXT LEVEL DOWN WAS COLD. I WAS ALWAYS FLIPPING THE KNOB BACK AND FORTH TRYING TO REGULATE THE TEMPERATURE. THIS WAS NOT A BIG SAFETY ISSUE UNLESS TAKING MY EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR THESE ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS. BUT I LIVE IN A SOMEWHAT COLD CLIMATE AND I HAVE HAD TROUBLE KEEPING THE WINDOWS DEFROSTED ON SOME DAYS PARTICULARLY IF THE HUMIDITY WAS HIGH. THIS COULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE. I JUST TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE AIR CONDITIONER LIGHT WAS BLINKING. LOOKING AT A REPAIR BILL OF AROUND $1,600.00 FOR A NEW COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH. OF COURSE, I DO NOT HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AS THIS WAS MY SIXTH TOYOTA ,AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS SUCH AS THIS IS THE PAST. SINCE I HAVE READ THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS I WOULD URGE SOMEONE TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. *AK

  • Filed Sep 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Seat Belts, Latches/Locks/Linkages, Tires, Wheels, Equipment

    I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 TUNDRA TRD 4WD. I HAVE HAD IT IN MORE THAN 4 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES VIBRATING/PULSATING AND LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE TAKING IT IN AGAIN AS THEY ARE STARTING TO VIBRATE AGAIN!! RENO TOYOTA HAS ALWAYS DONE ALL THE MAINTENANCE ON IT AND KEEP TRYING TO SAY IT IS MY FAULT THE BRAKES ARE BAD AND THE ROTORS ARE WARPING. THEY REPLACED THE REAR AXLES A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO BUT I HAD TO PAY THE $50 DEDUCTIBLE. THEY ALSO HAD TO INSTALL A GASKET ON THE CROSSOVER FOR THE ENGINE COOLANT AS THE FACTORY NEVER INSTALLED IT. THE AC DOESN'T GET COOL ENOUGH TO COOL THE INTERIOR. WHISTLING NOISE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS COMING FROM...SOUNDS LIKE COMING FROM SIDE MIRRORS??? I REPLACE THE WHEELS RECENTLY BECAUSE OF VIBRATION BECAUSE THE WHEELS WERE WARPED. ALWAYS HAVE EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEELS. TRANSMISSION FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING ALL THE TIME. ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM UP. I BOUGHT IT NEW IN JULY 2002 AND NOW HAVE 69400 MILES ON IT. MOST OF WHICH ARE HIGHWAY MILES WITH NO TOWING EVER...NO HEAVY HAULING EVER. AM TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IT OFF-ROAD BECAUSE OF ALL THE BRAKE PROBLEMS...NEVADA=MOUNTAINS=CLIFFS=DEATH...I AM NOT READY TO RISK MY LIFE OR MY GRANDCHILDREN SO WILL NOT EVEN LET ME RIDE WITH ME ANYWHERE. *NM

  • Filed Nov 2004

    BOTH SIDE MIRROR GLASS KEPT FALLING OUT. EACH MIRROR HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE. DEALERS STATED THEY REPAIRED THE MIRRORS FREQUENTLY. *AK

  • Filed Feb 2003

    A ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND BROKE THE GLASS, CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.*JB

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  • Filed Dec 2024 · Also filed under Power Train

    My original owner 2002 Toyota Tundra Truck was being backed up in reverse with a utility trailer attached up a very, very moderate incline on a driveway pushing the trailer onto a gravel pad ALONGSIDE (parallel) the driveway. As it started to spin gravel the truck was put into a 4 wheel Drive LOW RANGE. This is in keeping with the TOYOTA owners manual publication 0M34417U Part Number 01999-34417 Print date 02-0109-01. We followed the manual instruction on 4 WD operation. Within a few feet the truck stopped as if the wheels had hit a curb and there was no further movement no matter the accelerator pedal position and the engine speed was unchanged as if it was in a stall. All of a sudden there was a loud bang underneath the truck and the truck raced rearward 8-10 feet jackknifing the trailer into a tree and upending the truck and trailer. We contacted Toyota on the incident and they had a third party look at the truck for brake condition, floor mat placement and throttle freedom at the body shop & Toyota closed the complaint file. Toyota IGNORED the circumstances and description of the incident in closing the complaint. We have been a very long time TOYOTA truck family and have owned SIX Toyota 4 wheel drives plus a Lexus all-wheel drive. In doing our own evaluation and investigation we have found that the truck went into a 4-wheel drive "wind-up" or "bind" and found information related on it from ASE Certification sites. NO MENTION of this potential issue is provided in the owners manual! We found that the torque from this can be over 4,000 ft/lb. and possible magnified even more by low range. When this bind suddenly is released the movement can be violent as happened here. Why is this not talked about in the owner manual? Why does Toyota ignore this reality? Indeed, the Toyota Rep. [name removed] said "he never heard of anyone backing up in 4 Wheel Drive"! WHAT?? We have the vehicle, photos, Toyota denial all available for review,.

  • Filed Mar 2020 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System

    DIFFICULT TO START AND ENGINE DIES WHEN DRIVING

  • Filed Jan 2017 · Also filed under Suspension, Structure

    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.

  • Filed Nov 2014 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes

    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 HAVE RUSTED OUT THAT FAST SINCE THE DEALER LOOKED AT IT IN 2012. SO I TOOK MY TUNDRA BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSPECT THE HOLES AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD CALL TOYOTA TO GET A NEW FRAME ON IT BECAUSE I HAD THE TRUCK IN DURING THE RECALL PERIOD THE FIRST TIME. LITTLE DID I KNOW TOYOTA SAID THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MY FRAME BECAUSE THE RECALL PERIOD IS OVER. THEN DEL TOYOTA TOLD ME TO CALL TOYOTA CORP AND TALK TO A CASE MANAGER. SO I CALLED TOYOTA CORP AND TALKED TO [XXX] (THE CASE MANAGER) AND SHE TOLD ME TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FRAME BECAUSE THE RECALL PERIOD IS OVER. I TOLD HER MY TRUCK WAS IN FOR THE RECALL AND THEY SPRAYED IT WHEN THE FRAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. SHE TOLD ME AGAIN TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE MY FRAME. SO NOW I AM STUCK WITH A UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION ANYMORE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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  • Filed Dec 2016

    THE HEADREST ON THE FRONT SEATS ARE TOO SHORT. I AM 6'6" TALL. AT TALLEST EXTENSION, THE HEAD REST PRESSES AGAINST THE TOP OF MY SPINE, BELOW MY HEAD. I FEAR A BROKEN NECK AND HEAD INJURIES IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. I PRESENTED THIS QUESTION TO TOYOTA ENGINEERS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND THEY WERE INDIFFERENT.

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  • Filed Mar 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    WE BOUGHT A USED 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA ON 6-16-2005 THAT HAD 45,134 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 109,000 MILES ON IT . WHEN WE FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED BEFORE WE TOOK IT HOME BECAUSE WE NOTICED A VIBRATION. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES, PADS, ETC. TWICE. WE NOW HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICE AGAIN BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT AROUND 40 MPH AND BRAKING LITERALLY SHAKES THE ENTIRE TRUCK. IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNREASONABLE TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKING SYSTEM 4 TIMES IN THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN THE 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN WILL TOYOTA RECALL THESE VEHICLES DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN THEIR BRAKING SYSTEM? I AM STARTING THE INCIDENT DATE AS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE SINCE THAT IS WHEN WE FIRST HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED. I NOW HAVE TO PAY MORE MONEY TO HAVE THE ENTIRE TRUCK BRAKING SYSTEM CORRECTED AGAIN SO THAT WE DO NOT END UP IN HARMS WAY. TOYOTA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND REVIEW ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED ABOUT THIS COMPLAIN. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR

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  • Filed Aug 2005

    DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE AND HER HUSBAND WERE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 70-75 MPH AND VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WAS NOT CORRECT. THE OWNERS CHANGED SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, AND THE WIFE TOOK OVER DRIVING AFTER ONE HOUR AND A HALF. THE OTHER DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK WAS PULLING HER INTO AN 18 WHEELER THAT WAS TRAVELING BESIDES HER. THE INTERSTATE WAS FLAT THAT THEY WERE TRAVELING ON. SHE WAS TRYING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AND GET AWAY FROM THE 18 WHEELER. THE STEERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE BEFORE THEY CRASHED. THE NEXT THING THAT THE OWNER REMEMBERED WAS THAT THEY WERE GOING OFF THE ROAD, WITH ONE TIRE IN THE DIRT, AND THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS FLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING UP STRAIGHT ACROSS BOTH LANES THAT THEY WERE TRAVELING. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. . THE OWNER'S HUSBAND WAS KILLED IN THIS ACCIDENT, AND THERE WERE TWO INJURIES WHO WERE TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. THE OWNER HAD JUST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND AWARE OF THE ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP REIMBURSED THE OWNER ON THE REST OF HER EXTRA EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE OWNER HAS NOT TALKED TO TOYOTA. ALSO, THE OWNER BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA RECALL. 05V225000. *AK *TT

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.

NHTSA hasn't published star ratings for this truck. NHTSA doesn't crash-test every version of every truck, so this doesn't mean the truck is unsafe.