Three problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Tundra.
2002 Toyota Tundra. Consumer states there is a serious problem with the steering column housing support. The consumer stated after starting the vehicle and subsequently attempting to shift the gear into reverse , the gear shift lever broke free at the steering column. Despite the failure the consumer was able to stop the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home, he was able to park the vehicle, but he was unable to shift into any other gear. The consumer stated it appeared the cast aluminum components supporting the transmission shift lever appeared to be flawed.
Shifting lever broke off inside column when shifting from reverse to park. I was no longer able to shift transmissions.
The shift lever broke from the steering column while I was shifting from park to drive. The metal support surrounding the steering column broke. The truck was totally disabled and needed to be towed. The shaft sub-assembly, the tube sub-assembly, the support tilt steering assembly, and some screws, bolts and washers needed to be replaced. I asked to save the old parts.