2002 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 43
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 43 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 8 records
- frame rust · 6 records
- leaf springs · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- frame recall · 4 records
- recall expired · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The sway bar arm bracket on the passenger side of the vehicle pulled out of the frame due to corrosion. The vehicle was found to have corrosion perforations in multiple areas of the frame. Frame has excessive corrosion and i have been advised vehicle is not safe to operate. Manufacturer refuses to do anything. *tr
ODI 10616231
Suspension
While driving home from picking up my daughter from school. I hit a pot hole my truck became very loose and hard to handle. I got home and inspected the truck. I found that the rear leaf spring mounts on both sides pulled/ ripped the frame! My back axel also slid back about 2"! I'm glad we didn't get hurt, but i can't believe that this is acceptable. I only wonder what would have happened if the axel would have came…
ODI 10586710
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I recently took my 2002 toyota tacoma into the local dealer, dch in wappingers falls ny, because of leak in the rack and pinion steering. Upon looking at the vehicle,they observed a cracked and rusted frame. We took the car down and i went to my local repair shop for a second opinion. That repair shop had said there was a frame recall for that year. I called toyota in california and they confirmed there was a recall…
ODI 10598479
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he heard a knocking noise in the rear or the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic for inspection where they stated that the rear shock was corroded needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
ODI 10549516
Body · Steering · Suspension
After having my 2002 toyota tacoma off the road and garaged for the past 3 years, i was getting the truck ready to be driven on the road again. I am the original owner. I took the truck off the road because my job was eliminated in october 2010. After changing the oil last weekend in my garage i noticed an abnormal amount of rust on the frame. In fact, so much rust that the rubber body mount block on top of the rear…
ODI 10544893
Suspension
I am a canadian citizen, currently the second owner of a 2002 toyota tacoma and have accessed this site to inform other owners but had to register this complaint under the previous owners name. This vehicle was purchased in new hampshire and returned to canada. In late 2011 i was advised that my vehicle frame was starting to show severe rust corrosion. I took steps, as advised, to have it undercoated but when taking…
ODI 10542229
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I bought a used 2002 tacoma from a good friend. He took very good care of the truck, it was mint. After i bought the truck i asked about the frame recall, but he said when he took it in that they couldn't do it and he had forgotten to take it back. No negligence, just didn't see rust and didn't take it in for the under coating. I tried to get it done but toyota would not stand behind the warranty. Two years later…
ODI 10705522
Body · Suspension · Wheels
My tacoma was recalled 2 years ago for frame rust. They told me it was ok + undercoated it to prevent future rusting. All that undercoating is falling off. That can only be due to improper application or faulty product. The dealer that applied the product (ferris toyota) says the product is faulty + they've seen it many times. They've also confirmed the same with other dealerships. Toyota, otoh, says there's nothing…
ODI 10492231
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the ball joint had failed, similar tothe defect listed in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10475325
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2002 toyotoa truck, lost control and hit my ford s/w, truck was on recall for ball/joints , both me and wife was hurt by this un insured driver, driver was cited for wrong turn into my lane, i lost both my car and my health, what can i do to recover damages from a uninsured truck and driver? *js
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10452199
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance when the mechanic advised that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vin qualified for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension:front:control…
ODI 10452584
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection. The dealer determined that there was rust on the leaf springs and stated that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 128,500.
ODI 10447247
Suspension
While driving away from my house at 5mph, at night in the rain, approximately 200 feet from my driveway and just after a speed bump, i heard and felt a loud noise, like driving over a concrete block. I stopped the truck and using a flashlight saw that the wheel was bent at an angle and the lower ball joint was completely sheared off. Had to call a tow truck to get it out of the road and back to our driveway. *tr
ODI 10436603
Suspension · Wheels
The lower ball joint fell off the truck...this is the 3rd time this has happened in 11 months...once on the right side and twice on the left...there was a recall on this vehicle for the very issue that has happened...and i bought it under warranty september 2005 from toyota, evans toyota fort wayne indiana...i have submitted a claim for repairs and damages to toyota but they refused to honor it...the truck was under…
Crash reported
ODI 10480886
Axle Assembly · Suspension
2002 toyota tacoma. Consumer states in 2010 while backing out of the backyard, the left wheel axle broke *tgw the consumer stated the exact same thing happened on july 1, 2011, only it happened on the opposite side. The consumer stated the tire twisted and the truck skidded into oncoming traffic. *jb
ODI 10415925
Front · Suspension
The ball joints and suspension on my 2002 toy tacoma fell apart while making a routine turn onto my street! The balljoints separated and the front axle dug into the street, the only thing holding the wheel to the vehicle was the brake line! Had this happened 5 minutes earlier it would have been on the freeway doing 65 mph instead of in a residential tract doing 20 mph! *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10372336
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Had a recall on my tacoma. I had bought from father, he bought new from spartan toyota in lansing mi. It was for a possible frame rust recall. I have the records of taking it in for that purpose. It was cleared by service department. Apparently, they were supposed to spray a protective coat on the frame at no cost to me, which would include a 15 year warranty on frame. They did not do this. I sold truck to my son,…
ODI 10714513
Automatic Transmission · Structure · Suspension
For the last year i have brought truck back to sf toyota dealership for transmission problems , suspension problems rattling dash board, squeaking sounds from seat and front bushings. All these problems still have not been fixed. After 15 visits to dealership, sf toyota left scratches on body and lost mud flap. Body now tilted after service. *nlm
ODI 10031207