Complaints
645
Crashes
39
Fires
2
Injuries
27
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Toyota Tundra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#176 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:138,361 mi
#254 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:44,170 mi
Crash-related:2
#345 complaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Avg mileage:103,212 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Tundra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 76 | — | — | 138,361 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 54 | 2 | — | 44,170 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 45 | 1 | — | 103,212 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 42 | 2 | — | 131,051 mi | |
| STEERING | 34 | 2 | — | 126,810 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 32 | 5 | — | 86,546 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 | — | — | 152,631 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 27 | — | — | 25,736 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 1 | — | 126,693 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 22 | — | — | 115,777 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 19 | — | — | 127,198 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 5 | — | 127,354 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 13 | — | — | 106,270 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 3 | — | 97,144 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 2 | — | 148,393 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 64,491 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 11 | 4 | — | 96,732 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 57,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 59,167 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 7 | — | — | 16,377 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | 1 | 129,624 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 6 | — | — | 41,003 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 6 | 1 | — | 45,238 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 152,939 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 138,914 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 5 | — | — | 72,034 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | 10,920 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 5 | — | — | 31,403 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi |
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