Three problems related to steering rack and pinion 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.
Vehicle inspected by dealer leak in rack and pinion. Very early at 72,500 miles. Loose lower ball joints. Lower ball joints replaced under recall 10/11/2005 at 28,000 miles. If they are going bad again at 72,500 miles, there is a major problem.
2002 Toyota Tundra rack and pinion replacement.
The front end steering rack let go, then the ball joints let go and the whole front end fell out causing 4,500. 00 in damage as well as injury to my back.