2002 Toyota Tundra suspension problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Toyota Tundra — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dealership and Toyota Engagement Center refused to service the 2 recalls that was critical for the truck since October 2025. It was supposed to be including frame replacement and other parts but Toyota Engagement decided to active buy back option and took advantage of low offer to solve the…”
filed Jul 12, 2026
“Was told about the recall awhile ago and they said that my frame was ok. But now I have a perfectly good truck in good condition other than a rusted frame. Had some work done and mechanic said it is unsafe to drive due to rusted frame. They know of the defect and only replace a few and it looks…”
filed Mar 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION…Campaign 05V225000 · May 17, 2005
Suspension problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Tundra | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 Tundra | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Tundra | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Tundra | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Tundra | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.