2002 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 94
- 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 94 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 30 records
- repaired failure · 16 records
- unsafe drive · 14 records
- frame rusted · 13 records
- approximate failure · 13 records
- needed replaced · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 35 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was taken to be serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires), the technician discovered that the passenger side frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,632. Updated 05/10/17*lj *cn
ODI 10945018
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed rust on the vehicle's frame near the spring hanger on the passenger side. The contact took the vehicle the dealer, but the vehicle was not covered under warranty due to the coating on the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted completely through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10927379
Body
Body frame is rusted to a point where the vehicle is unsafe to drive
ODI 10911002
Body · Suspension
I was informed by toyota case worker that the rusty frame recall expired and it is my problem now. I didn't receive any frame recall notice but received a spare tire lift plate recall (which doesn't expire) due to rust and severe corrosion. I was informed by dealership my truck was unsafe to even put on the lift to address current recall, of course they let me drive it home which is a 35-[redacted] for me. I was…
ODI 10903614
Body
The frame was coated with an anti rust coating during the manufacturer recall that lasted until 2017 now the the metal is becoming porous and upon slightly tapping the frame one can poke holes in the frame with a pencil. The truck has become unsafe to drive. Upon taking it my local toyota dealer willis toyota of twin falls idaho in 2016 and 2017 they performed a poorly executed inspection just to avoid repairing the…
ODI 11206373
Body
My 2002 tacoma frame is simply rusting away and toyota refuses to get engaged to resolve what is clearly a manufacturing issue. The frame is getting to the point of collapse and unsafe to drive. This is frankly a crime. Myself and many other tacoma owners have this exact issue and it would be great if the nhtsa steps up and prevents frame rot highway accidents due to poor manufacturing.
ODI 10893757
Body
I received a recall for a spare tire holder. I took the vehicle to le mieux toyota-green bay for repair and they told me that they could not do it because the frame was too rusted out and removing the old spare tire carrier would make the problem worse. Le mieux said that there was an earlier recall that addressed the frame issue. I did not receive that recall. I called directly to toyota usa home office and they…
ODI 11145273
Body
Independent mechanic informed me that frame had excessive rust/corrosion and to take to dealership. Called dealer service (toyota of danville, il) and was told there was nothing they could do as they quit repairing these in march of 2016. No notice or recall was ever sent to me and i was unaware there was any problem until i got truck back from mechanic. I am now stuck with a vehicle toyota knew to have a defective…
ODI 10877158
Body
I reported to toyota (case #1606073163) and advised them of the rotted frame near the gas tank which was recalled. I purchased the vehicle 01/2016 and just found out about the problem when they tried to put the vehicle on the lift to replace the tires. Toyota states the recall expired and would not repair or provide the chassis rails even if i absorb the labor and had them installed. The vehicle has low mileage and…
ODI 10876195
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame rot from inside out. Suspension mounting to frame rotted out. Totoya refuses to deal with this and claims the safety recall is expired. How can a recall be expired. Case #1606101548 . Toyota representative very rude and demeaning.
ODI 10874003
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and the technician noticed that the frame of the vehicle had a considerable amount of rust. The dealer diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to the rust and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 164,000. ...updated 03/13/17 *bf…
ODI 10927528
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Excessive unsafe frame rot from inside out. Toyota safety 'recall' offer to fix 'expired'.
ODI 10873590
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. While backing out of the driveway at a very low rate of speed, the rear driver side spring shackle suddenly fractured and rendered the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was caused by severe rusting of the vehicle's frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,039.…
ODI 10870520
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that the rear leaf springs were detaching from the vehicle due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10861217
Body · Suspension
Rusting frame.i brought my 2002 toyota tacoma truck to dealer for the corrosion resistant spraying to prevent further rusting of frame.spraying completed on 03/25/03.rust on frame continues.spraying did not work.toyota said they only spray truck once.rust warranty extended for 15 years expiring on 10/01/16.toyota should extend rust warranty with no expiration date as truck will have to be sprayed every two…
ODI 10850730
Body
Is there a recall on the frame of my truck? If not they should be because right behind the the cab of my truck the frame is broke.
ODI 10809885
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. An independent mechanic stated that the frame needed to be replaced on the vehicle due to holes and corrosion on each side. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000. The vin was not availiable.
ODI 10789479
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing inspection, the technician informed the contact that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed of a recall for the corrosion; however, the recall expired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
ODI 10788768
Body · Suspension
Hello, i own a 2002 toyota tacoma and i brought it to a local toyota dealership where a service advisor came out to the parking lot, got under the vehicle and noticed that the frame has rusted through (he stuck his hand through the rust hole) near where the leaf springs attach to the frame. It is a known safety issue and toyota has repaired/replaced many tacoma's due to this safety issue. I did some research, and…
ODI 10787271
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. Upon inspecting the vehicle, it was noticed that the frame was prematurely rusted to the point that the frame deteriorated with holes and could fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v542000 (tires) and 05v225000 (suspension), but the contact never received recall notices. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10781966
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was severely corroded and with holes due to corrosion, while an independent mechanic performed routine maintenance. The mechanic informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. .....updated 12/03/15 *bf *js
ODI 10780630
Air Bags · Body
There was extensive damage to the front left side of the vehicle from a collision. The radiator was pushed against the engine. Most of the driver side fender as well as the inner core support was crushed. Both airbags didn't not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10764039
Body
The frame on this truck was recalled and now toyota motor sales usa,inc. Is telling me it was an old recall and the owner that own it before me didn't get it fixed so they don't have to fix it because the time limit is over.im the second one to own this truck and didn't know they was a recall on the frame.
ODI 10822234
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine service and was told by the technician that the vehicle frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
ODI 10759930