Differential Unit problems of the 2002 Toyota Tundra

The rear axel and differential housing/casting is corroded thru such that oil is leaking through the differential hub onto the roadway and resulting in a loss of gear oil within the differential and axels. After driving on the highway this oil was observed on the spare tire (mounted under the bed) and up the back of the bumper. The service representative at one dealership I approached to discuss the cost of repair indicated that they have seen the problem multiple times. This obviously should not be happening and I believe it to be the result of a defectively designed/manufactured component. I have not yet had the vehicle repaired due to the high cost, but it is not driveable as the differential will not hold gear oil.

Rear differential is leaking oil due to faulty metal used in manufacturing. Diff. Is leaking thru rust holes in housing metal and not thru seals.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear differential was leaking. The contact also mentioned that the chain that hold the spare tire in place fractured from the frame. The vehicle was taken to brown's Toyota of glen burnie 7167 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, MD 21061 (410) 761-9000 where the contact was informed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. Dr.

The differential housing is rusted so bad that oil is seeping through rust pits. The frame is also rusted and had to have it welded. Also lost the spare tire due to rust.

Purchased the vehicle in February 2017 and was informed by the mechanic that the rear end differential was beginning to leak due to excessive rust. Further inspection of undercarriage do to a noise under vehicle found that the frame and body mount had deteriorated due to rust causing a hole in the body mount causing the cab to flex and bounce on the frame. Vehicle treated by Toyota for earlier recall due to rust of the frame and given a 5yr extended warranty. Body of vehicle is free of rust, frame and differential have excessive rust making the vehicle unsafe to operate.

Vehicle has "growling" noise coming from front differential. Noise is also associated with vibration in steering and affects stopping and acceleration as faulty parts bind in gearing. This faulty equipment has occasionally locked one wheel while turning, forcing vehicle weight to one side. In wet road conditions vehicle has slid while cornering. Manufacturer is aware of this issue, as several owners report the same issue. Differential is replaced as a last resort by the manufacturer and only covers this faulty part(s) under the factory warranty.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he observed that the rear differential was rusted and leaking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed an oil leak after parking the vehicle. After he inspected, he saw that the rear differential was leaking the oil the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the entire axle housing had rusted completely, thus leaking oil. . The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would call him back and determine if they would assist with repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Updated 01/14/11 the entire differential needed to be replaced. Updated 04/19/11.

I find it interesting that my 2002 Toyota may be recalled due to the spare tire mounting being rusted. I have been very disappointed with this truck since the gas tank the rear differential cover and fuel lines have rusted through. I bought this vehicle due to the Toyota reliability reputation. Would you please review the frequency of rust on these areas and issue what ever recalls appropriate.

There is a vibration in the fron drive train between 30 and 40 mph. It only occurs when the vihicle is cold and goes away after several miles of driving. I have contacted Toyota and they say it is a normal condition and will not work try to fix the problem. They claim it is comming from the front differential.