45 problems related to frame rust 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.
Frame rust concern and rear brakes / parking brakes needing to be repaired due to rust. . . My concern is the ongoing investigation into severe rust problems. I bought the truck used (2 yrs. Old). The truck was not previously undercoated. The truck in service date is oct 01. I bought it used in 02. I then had it undercoated and have done so every fall since then. My concern is what may be going on underneath the undercoating that I can't see. Also, I had to have the rear brakes tore apart and rebuilt due to rusting components.
Toyota Tundra 2002 - frame rust my 02 Tundra only has 60k miles on it and the rust underneath is causing parts connected to the frame to flake off as well as parts of the frame. The smaller pieces for example the spare tire holder is almost turned to dust. Are you investigating this problem with 2002 model's ? I was told that 2000-1 have been.
Frame rust and rot coming up through the bed of the truck from the frame rails. Also rust and rot on majority of undercarriage including spare tire area and suspension members.
I was under my 2002 Toyota Tundra inspecting the frame. I noticed severe frame rust on parts of the frame and cross member. Not just surface rust severe rust. My concern is that the rust is so severe that it has compromised the integrity of the frame and therefore the safety of the truck. There has been nothing done yet to correct this problem.
Front drivers side sway bar link is corroded through. No accident or injury but only because I knew what was going on after I saw the broken link and drove accordingly. After further investigation we find that the brake calipers are corroded beyond salvage and the frame has heavy rust in a number of areas. It is clear that this truck will be worthless in a few years due to the heavy corrosion and we will all be lucky if someone is not killed due to corrosion damage causing something to fall off and cause a wreck.
Report of severe rust to the frame structure of Toyota Tundra pickup. Upon discovery of corrosion owner called Toyota and was advised to take vehicle to dealer for frame inspection. Frame was inspected and one large hole was made by dealer in frame on front drivers side. Upon questioning of dealer owner was told that the hole was minor compared to holes found on other Tundra pickups. Dealer said truck was ok to drive, but upon doing research it seems that truck would not have passed inspection if hole had been visible 1 week before. There is a clear issue with frame construction and upon contacting Toyota after inspection Toyota claims that there is no program to address issue and will not comment on vehicle safety with this intense frame corrosion. At this time there is no document provided by either dealer or Toyota that states in writing that truck is road worthy and safe to drive.
Frame of truck is rusting so bad, I don't know if truck is structurally sound!.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. When the contact took the vehicle to be state inspected, he was informed that the front passenger suspension sub-frame was rusted and had holes. As a result, the vehicle failed inspection. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop to be welded, but the mechanic stated that this was not possible. He then took the vehicle to the dealer and they advised him not to drive the vehicle because it could not be repaired. Report number 0906143367 was filed with the manufacturer, but they would not assist. The current and failure mileages were 114,000.
2002 Toyota Tundra. Excessive underbody and frame rust. Driven mainly in wisconsin. First noticed March 2008.
I did not get any extended warranted notice from Toyota to fix the frame. I was living in mississippi in 2002 and moved to tennessee in 2004 where the salt and rusted the frame. I only got one recall on the rust problems, but I did not get the extended warranties!!! I live and bought the 2002 Tundra in johnson city, TN. . . . The tennessee road commission uses salt on the roads and highways in the winter months. I did not get any extended warranted notice from Toyota to fix the frame. 2002 Toyota Tundra structure: frame and members:underbody shields NHTSA campaign #09v444000 date announced: November 18, 2009 problem: summary: Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 Tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the truck bed which would present a road hazard that could cause a crash. Also, corrosion of the rear cross member could affect the rear brake lines and the proportioning valve resulting in diminished braking capability. Extended warranty. . . . I did not get. . . . According to a letter sent out to Toyota dealers, Toyota has extended the warranty on 2000-2003 Tundra frames, which allows dealers to replace rusted frames on 2000-20003 Toyota Tundras at no charge to the consumer. This is excellent news for any Toyota Tundra owners dealing with frame rust issues as well as a strong symbol of Toyota's commitment to quality and customer service. While this move didn't happen as quickly as we would have liked, we strongly applaud this action.