Major Problems with 2002 Toyota Tacoma Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Toyota Tacoma

2002 Toyota Tacoma STEERING Victims: 2

2002 Toyota Tacoma FRONTAL Victims: 2

2002 Toyota Tacoma AIR BAGS Victims: 2

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Problems with BODY, SUSPENSION and UNDERBODY SHIELDS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Tacoma owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance the mechanic stated to...	94 ~ 124111 miles
SUSPENSION for the last year i have brought truck back to sf toyota dealership for transmission problems suspension problems rattling dash...	43 ~ 141088 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2002 toyota tacoma has premature frame deterioration on frame side rails and rear. rear frame is so bad that the...	29 ~ 98715 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i am the owner of a 2002 toyota tacoma truck. the vehicle has 53k miles on it and has excessive...	28 ~ 86229 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer stated water leaked on the passenger side of the vehicle which caused the floor to be wet. there was	21 ~ 115870 miles
STRUCTURE water is entering the vehicle around the support handle on the driver side of the vehicle. vehicle was purchased one...	14 ~ 56003 miles
WHEELS the left rear tire (dunlop grandtrek p265) of 2002 toyota tacoma blew out on ca 215 freeway (with speed of...	12 ~ 109414 miles
AIR BAGS i approached an intersection when a on coming car made a left turn in to my car. we collided head...	11 ~ 130465 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after about 1100 miles we started to get a bad shudder when setting of toyota said this normal the truck...	11 ~ 9910 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 10 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. consumer was able to...	10 ~ 68495 miles
TIRES tread completely separated. *ak (dot number: w2ul awn tiresize: p205/75r15)...	9 ~ 42601 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was involved in a accident on the freeway i was stopped in traffic when i was hit from behind...	6 ~ 43500 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION no known events leading to the failure. progressive successive failure of bolts holding left front wheel assembly and suspension arm...	5 ~ 104806 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on three separate occasions over a weeks time span while driving my truck it has accelerated by itself. when i...	5 ~ 68760 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 toyota double cab 4x4 during mountain driving my front brakes will make the truck shake. i would describe the...	5 ~ 42735 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES sometime in 2012 my spare tire and rim were lost on the highway due to a failed spare tire carrier....	4 ~ 94933 miles
STEERING 2002 toyotoa truck lost control and hit my ford s/w truck was on recall for ball/joints both me and wife...	4 ~ 132625 miles
POWER TRAIN gas tank shield severely rusted. under side of gastank is protected by a shield/skid plate. it is rusted so badly...	4 ~ 151500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION the truck has always walked all over the road when you hit a bump .. this time it was raining...	4 ~ 3877 miles
ENGINE when engine (cold) first started there is engine (piston slap/rattle) noise. such continues for approx. one full minute and then...	3 ~ 111333 miles
SEAT BELTS i own an "02" toyota tacoma that was built and sent to me in that same year. the problem that...	3 ~ 100667 miles
EQUIPMENT when using the jack handle to lower the spare tire it get lodged in the slots. the hooked shape renders...	3 ~ 1000 miles
RIM > WHEELS defective rims and tires....	3 ~ 2733 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank shield severely rusted. under side of gastank is protected by a shield/skid plate. it is rusted so badly...	2 ~ 54000 miles
PARKING BRAKE gas tank shield severely rusted. under side of gastank is protected by a shield/skid plate. it is rusted so badly...	2 ~ 42000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own an "02" toyota tacoma that was built and sent to me in that same year. the problem that...	2 ~ 75000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION the toyota tacoma had a rear axle wrap up this was where the two piece driveshaft becomes loose at the...	2 ~ 51962 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR the toyota tacoma had a rear axle wrap up this was where the two piece driveshaft becomes loose at the...	2 ~ 90962 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought this new and in early 2007 the vehicle started acting as if it wasn't getting gas around 40-45...	2 ~ 50000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my experience with manual transmission on my current and previous toyota pick-up trucks was not very good. first my previous...	2 ~ 100000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my toyota tacoma has what toyota refers to as rear axle wrap up where the two piece drive shaft becomes...	2 ~ 45962 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL truck dash has rattled since shortly after we bought the truck. never has been fixed correctly. also the cruise control...	2 ~ 7500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling on the highway and without prior warning the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and shortly after	2 ~ 36500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION brought truck to toyota service for 5000 mile service reported auto trans jump in gear shift from 1st to second...	2 ~ 6255 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving consumer has to bend too far down to open windows . contacted dealer and the dealer was not	2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread completely separated. *ak (dot number: w2ul awn tiresize: p205/75r15)...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY vehicle purchased w/ cmpr shell - no boot installed - allows rain wtr to obstruct rear view greatly reducing visibility	2 ~ 34130 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was severely corroded....	1 ~ 149000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the rust on the rear end assembly is so severe that the brakes are compromised and the back up emergency...	1 ~ 165000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 30 mph the front passenger side wheel suddenly separated...	1 ~ 147000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame started to deteriorate. the vehicle was...	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i could hear a rattling noise. upon inspection i saw that the fuel tank had dropped almost to the ground....	1 ~ 94107 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2002 toyota tacoma. consumer states in 2010 while backing out of the backyard the left wheel axle broke *tgw the...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl. the contact owns a kuhmo mohave a/t tires on a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the side wall...	1 ~ 135000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i own an "02" toyota tacoma that was built and sent to me in that same year. the problem that...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was not notified of several recalls on my 2002 toyota tacoma truck. *tr...	1 ~ 99000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 2002 toyota tacoma has premature frame deterioration on frame side rails and rear. rear frame is so bad that the...	1 ~ 60000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the toyota tacoma had a rear axle wrap up this was where the two piece driveshaft becomes loose at the...	1 ~ 61923 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION the toyota tacoma had a rear axle wrap up this was where the two piece driveshaft becomes loose at the...	1 ~ 61923 miles
LEAF > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS the toyota tacoma had a rear axle wrap up this was where the two piece driveshaft becomes loose at the...	1 ~ 61923 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL parking brake system continually freezes up due to poor cable and spring routing. problem appears to be well known to	1 ~ 28000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the parking brake intermediate lever rusted resulting in the parking brake not disengaging. at highway speeds the truck was vibrating...	1 ~ 49000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he cannot put fuel in the gas tank of...	1 ~ 30000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the dashboard gauges and lights perform intermittently. the dealer can not duplicate the problem. ak...	1 ~ 221000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's wiring and fuses are defective. the fuses were wired in a random format...	1 ~ 60000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i was getting into my truck and noticed that one of the screws that hold the door striker plate had...	1 ~ 65098 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING noticed abnormal tire wear on front tire. took vehicle in for wheel alignment and was informed the bushing integral to...	1 ~ 19714 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY dt*: the contact stated while stepping onto the tailgate the support cables fractured simultaneously without warning. no injuries were sustained.	1 ~ 50000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the left front seat belt locked up and failed to release when applied. driver brought vehicle to the dealer for	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING dt: the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. he states that on march 20 2005 he hit a telephone pole	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving steering power assit pump failed. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 10 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. consumer was able to...	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS braking problems with a 2002 toyota tacoma 4x4. shaking of truck when brakes were applied. front brakes were resurfaced and...	1
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS braking problems with a 2002 toyota tacoma 4x4. shaking of truck when brakes were applied. front brakes were resurfaced and...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY my 2002 tacoma vibrates at high speeds and when stopping. i've had the brakes fixed 5 times now and it's...	1 ~ 20000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my 2002 tacoma vibrates at high speeds and when stopping. i've had the brakes fixed 5 times now and it's...	1 ~ 20000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving 35 mph hood flew open and cracked the windshield. due to no visibility through the windshield. vehicle hit	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the brakes on the right side of my toyota tacoma pickup are dragging making is difficult to steer. when toyota...	1 ~ 13773 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the master cylinder is leaked. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states that the brake pedal and gas pedal are located too close together. when brakes are applied they go...	1
BEAD > TIRES tread completely separated. *ak (dot number: w2ul awn tiresize: p205/75r15)...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer had just bought vehicle and drove home parked vehicle and cut engine off . vehicle busted into flames. contacted	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front wheels wobble when the brake pedal is depressed. also there's an unknown squeaking noise. this is caused by premature	1 ~ 11000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT when using the jack handle to lower the spare tire it get lodged in the slots. the hooked shape renders...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealership doesn't have the equipment to perform fuel leakage recall 03 v 189 000 repairs within a reasonable time frame.*ak...	1
HUB > WHEELS rear wheel can't be removed from hub. dealer was contacted. dealer stated we beat the wheel off with a sludge	1 ~ 44000 miles

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