Two problems related to front suspension control arm 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.
I was driving on the interstate at 70 mph when the lower control arm came apart from my ball joint on the driver side. My wife and I spun uncontrollably with sparks shooting everywhere. We were able to come to a stop once the vehicle dug itself into the dirt of the median. It was such an embarrassment for myself as I have held the name "Toyota" to the highest standard before all other auto maker. After the incident, I am now doing research and there had been a similar recall in 2005. I moved to a different state during this time and did not receive or know of a recall notice. I service all of my vehicles myself and very seldom take them into the dealership.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front driver side tire and wheel fractured from the vehicle causing the front end to collapse. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was advised that the upper and lower control arms had malfunctioned and caused the wheel to fracture. There were no recalls on the vehicle pertaining to the upper control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.