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. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle exhibited severe rust. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10512890
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the entire frame was completely rusted and as a result, the rear axle and spring hanger became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not being driven due to a potential safety hazard. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
ODI 10566078
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and the rear leaf springs contained massive amounts of rust and was unsafe to drive due to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 151,000.
ODI 10510057
Body · Underbody Shields
This vehicle was already involved in a "campaign" by toyota to replace severely rusted frames. Now the spare tire lift plate is also rusted through on many of them which toyota is "implementing a remedy for". My complaint is that i have a severely rusted housing of the rear differential, next to and just below the rusted spare tire carrier lift plate,toyota refuses to pay for the rusted through housing of the rear…
ODI 10504398
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that rusting and corrosion was discovered on the frame. The contact indicated that the rear driver's side leaf spring shackle had sunk into the under frame due to the rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000. *tr
ODI 10564382
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
Body
The frame has rusted out and i have been trying for years to get toyota to cover this damage.
ODI 10946483
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sway from side to side. The contact discovered that the entire sub frame of was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
ODI 10585340
Body
10/22/2012 recently had occasion to look at the frame on my truck, it is rusted through in many spots making vehicle unsafe, 2002 toyota tacoma, apparently i missed some "courtesy" frame program. I am stuck with a 10,000.00 truck that i can't afford to fix and toyota has said that they will not offer any help.i think this needs to go beyond a "courtesy " recall, with the large amounts of these trucks on the road in…
ODI 10481491
Body
Frame rust when purchased out of state (minnesota) from dealer and inspected on 10/2/2012 (in virginia, upon transport arrival). They said they believed it was mostly surface rust. Inspected again in may of 2014 and found within 20 months and 24000 miles later, the frame had perforated, and deemed unsafe to drive. It was marketed as a vehicle in great shape, and wasn't cheap. Much money is still owed on this…
ODI 10598152
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis was prematurely rusting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer which confirmed that the chassis was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 176,000.
ODI 10474502
Body
My frame has significant rust, and has holes in the frame near the passenger side leaf spring attachment. I purchased and registered the truck towards the end of toyota's goodwill campaign, but they did not notify me. Previous owner received no notice of campaign, so the frame was not sprayed internally with rust prohibitor treatment. Truck has approx. 136,000 miles, and is otherwise in good condition. Toyota should…
ODI 11015638
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. While at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic stated to the contact that the vehicle was not safe to drive because the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated it was caused by scaling and not rusting there for they would not cover the repairs. The dealer…
ODI 10451134
Body · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the entire frame was covered with rust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a rust under coating was applied to the frame. Two years later, the frame exhibited severe rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 53,871. Updated 01/18/13*lj updated…
ODI 10489471
Body
Frame rust recall, not taken care of in 2010 when i took into heiser toyota in milwaukee wi. Now we need it taken care of, this is a safety issue and both toyota and heiser refuse to take care of.
ODI 11217649
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear bumper had rusted and the contact was unable to tow anything with the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer about the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. *tr
ODI 10511354
Body
I have driven this vehicle very little. Has 46500 miles, done in stamford ct a city that does not use salt in the winter but only sand. I noticed excessive rust under and it needed to weld steel plates to support the chassis twice ( the first when the car was 5 years old). In spite of that the deterioration continued and now the chassis is broken near the front passenger wheel making the cat lock ,unable to…
ODI 10939231
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded, had holes in it, and was separating from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was going to further investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10457158