2002 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2002

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2002 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (2%)

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

121300 mi

US $300
Parking brake release lever seized on right rear drum brake. Protective boot damaged or missing. Lever was lubricated and boot was replaced. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

125020 mi

C $50
I replaced sections of two corroded brake lines. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

105700 mi Ongoing shake that isn't warped rotors. Caliper keeps going out of adjustment. Multiple trips and only ever short-term fix - always returns. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

172200 mi

US $85
would not release easily 

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