Complaints
261
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#174 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:163,175 mi
Crash-related:2
#235 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:161,972 mi
Crash-related:1
#330 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:142,754 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 74 | 2 | — | 163,175 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 35 | 1 | — | 161,972 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 | — | — | 142,754 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | — | — | 129,548 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 196,612 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 1 | — | 153,147 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 8 | — | — | 118,041 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 7 | 2 | — | 109,666 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2 | — | 110,335 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 4 | — | 101,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 84,209 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 93,277 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 127,675 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 | — | — | 107,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 45,755 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 155,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 127,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 139,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 95,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 73,000 mi |
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