CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Toyota Tacoma has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 333 complaints with NHTSA, including 26 crashes, 3 fires, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (183 reports).
2002 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Most common 2002 Toyota Tacoma problems
Problem areas named in the 333 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 183 |
| Suspension | 89 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Wheels | 18 |
| Tires | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
What owners report
Rackandpinon replacement was also the upper and lower ball joints my steering is still giving me problems and I feel like itâs asafty concern because if Iâm going down the highway I could loose control I have some receipts for what my mechanic replaced I called Toyota and they told me that it was to late to fix anything and that I would have to deal with it I never received a notice in the mail or anywhere else I feel like Toyota owes me Also what has happened is my spare tire feel off from the hanger going up my driveway I got to looking and the cable rusted away along with my rear parking brake cable up under the truck thanks for your time
Found hole in frame (chassis)
I recently lost both front wheels in two different incidents within a month. Early August drivers side ball joint failed on me. And on September 25th the passenger side failed on me on the freeway almost causing a collision with a mercedes and a semi truck.
As I was pulling out from being parked the truck just dropped to the floor on the drivers side. When I got out to see what happened? My wheel broke off at the lower ball joint yesterday evening. I had to wait 2 hours for a tow. I had no warning or symptoms prior.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the front passengerâs side wheel separated from the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and drove into the opposite lane. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front suspension ball joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the front shocks, front tires, and front brakes were also damaged during the failure, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 443,000.
2002 Toyota Tacoma questions
Does the 2002 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Toyota Tacoma: Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Tacoma?
Based on 333 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (183), Suspension (89), Unknown Or Other (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Toyota Tacoma has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.