2002 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2002

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2002 Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 61 repairs.
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2002 Toyota Tundra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

220000 mi

US $600
Truck wouldn't stay running immediately after starting. Took it to a shop and had to replace the spark plugs and a couple coil packs. Also had the throttle body cleaned as well as some normal maint. like drive belt and air filter replaced. 
94000 mi

US $1100
Replaced radiator, timing belt, thermostat 
318000 mi

US $68
Replaced all four oxygen sensors. Downstream was the problem, but thought it best to replace all 4 at the same time. 
79200 mi

US $220
Replaced oxygen sensor 
82000 mi ignition switch was hard to operate. They took it apart and lubricated. Had to have new key made. 
85000 mi

US $100
Bad coil was replaced 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

150500 mi

US $120
Check engine light caused by failure of vacuum hose. Heater box blend door seized. Replacement estimated at $1836.86. Mechanic knocked door over to heat side for winter. Will require knocking back in spring. 
98000 mi I asked the dealer to replace the entire exhaust aft of the catalytic converter due to age (13 years) and rust condition of those parts. But they only replaced the muffler. 
99400 mi Dealer only replaced the muffler earlier. So I had to reschedule another service to replace the resonator and associated piping, including the mid-pipe. 
191000 mi

US $15
Nuts that held the post cat O2 sensor in place on the drivers side rusted off and O2 sensor came out. Was able to fix by buying a new gasket and nuts. The studs were in near perfect condition and just need a die nut run over them to clean. 
87000 mi

US $1500
O2 sensor went out 
338000 mi

US $45
replace serpentine belt 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

154000 mi

US $450
Radiator leaking 
138000 mi

US $40
Ignition switch replaced. Truck was having issues turning over on first crank. 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

169000 mi

US $500
Rear o2 sensor went out and needed to be replaced. 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

97000 mi Emissions 
99200 mi

US $150
Emission 
128000 mi

US $120
Spark plugs and wires replaced 

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