Rear Suspension problems of the 2002 Toyota Tundra

Three problems related to rear suspension 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.

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2010

Severe corrosion of vehicle frame and frame cross members, front end parts, and attachment hangers to frame of 2002 Toyota Tundra which will result in eventually weakening and failure of the above mentioned items causing a possible accident, injuries and possibly death.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2009

2002 Toyota Tundra sr5 has significant rust damage to undercarriage of vehicle. The damage is located on frame components including cross members, brake lines, spare tire holder, suspension parts, front & rear bumpers where they attach to the frame, etc. The bottom of the vehicle is totally covered in rust.

3 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed fluid near the rear driver's side wheel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the seals on the rear axle assembly. Several years later, the failure recurred and the seals were replaced again. Several months after the second repair, the component failed again. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle back to the dealer. He filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 108,000.




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