2002 Toyota Tacoma Wheels Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving at 3 mph, the front driver side wheel disconnected from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a claim was opened. The failure mileage was 124,250.
ODI 10981100
Body · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving on a highway at about 55 mph. The right lower control ball joint broke so the entire wheel broke off the vehicle. The vehicle tried to run/jump over the wheel and caused the vehicle to slammed down on the asphalt. The truck dragged on the asphalt for about 100 to 150 yds until i managed to control and stop it.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10981109
Frame And Members · Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer (gerard toyota located on [redacted], new london, ct 06320) for service, the technician noticed corrosion on the rear passenger side frame and a crack in the rear passenger wheel. The shocks could be seen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10995611
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Wheels
The whole spare tire assembly fell off the tacoma truck. There is a safety recall for this. The problem is this tacoma truck also has totally rotted frame rails (an older, expired safety recall). The big issue is toyota can only offer a date when the actual recall notice left their print facility. I do not recall receiving this notice since it did not come registered mail. Toyota will not honor the old, expired…
ODI 10577443
Tires · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the spare tire became detached from the vehicle while traveling approximately 5 mph. The manufacturer was contacted prior to the failure and informed the contact that the remedy for nhtsa campaign number 12v542000 (tires) had not been finalized. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 164,000. Updated 09/05/13*lj
ODI 10533075
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
Underbody Shields · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) and indicated that the dealer in new york was not able to do the undercoating process due to state regulations. In approximately mid august 2012, the dealer indicated that the remedy for this defect was not available at the time the contact tried to schedule the recall repair. The…
ODI 10722339
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 · 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
Body · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely rusted and the frame area near the tires exhibited corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) and stated that the local dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the recall was no longer active. The…
ODI 10582969
Wheels
Wheel studs stretching and breaking at recommended torque specification. Potential for wheels to break loose from vehicle while driven. Likely to cause serious injury or death to occupants or other vehicles and occupants. *nm
ODI 10120500
Tires · Wheels
The left rear tire (dunlop grandtrek p265) of 2002 toyota tacoma blew out on ca 215 freeway (with speed of 60-70 mph). I lost control of the vehicle, it spun and collided with another vehicle which resulted to minor physical injury to the other vehicle's driver. Original tires came from the dealership, carson toyota (california). Contacted toyota and the dealership--they gave us the run-around. The dealership was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10088658