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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.
2002 Toyota Tundra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Toyota Tundra
Engine not specified
| Toyota Tundra in Vermont, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012210000 miUS $100 | Left rear axle seal, brake shoes and hardware | ||
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016220000 miUS $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. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201379200 miUS $220 | Replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201482000 mi | ignition switch was hard to operate. They took it apart and lubricated. Had to have new key made. | ||
| Jul 201483000 mi | Steering (power) rack corroded and leaking fluid | ||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $100 | Bad coil was replaced | ||
| Oct 201485000 mi | steering rack leaking fluid. Toyota is aware of this problem caused by corrosion but is not extending warranty as it did previously with the frame corrosion issues. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011 | Transmission replaced, paid by insurance | ||
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022318000 miUS $68 | Replaced all four oxygen sensors. Downstream was the problem, but thought it best to replace all 4 at the same time. | ||
| Jun 2022318000 miUS $92 | Replaced driver rear drum. Replaced front pads, and rear shoes with full spring kit | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201794000 miUS $1100 | Replaced radiator, timing belt, thermostat | ||
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Oct 201391300 miUS $300 | Brake pump and master cylinder were both failing; both replaced. | ||
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in New Mexico, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201640700 miUS $120 | shocks replaced | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 2012337000 mi | cv boot | ||
| Mar 2015338000 miUS $45 | replace serpentine belt | ||
| May 2016341000 miUS $200 | rebuilt alternator | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Maine, United States May 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 2012121500 mi | Leaking front axle seal replaced | ||
| Jul 2013127000 miUS $750 | Both front calipers seized, requiring replacement of entire front brakes (calipers, rotors, pads). Seeping oil leak in rear differential housing (axle) due to excessive rust. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Kansas, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016225000 miUS $200 | Brake caliper pistons frozen | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Maine, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Dec 201165000 miUS $65 | Corrosion on the rear differential cross member. Extensive rust. Used the product POR-15 process which involves prepping the area with solution and using a paint bush covering the rear differential area with a thick coating of POR-15. | ||
| Dec 201373000 miUS $220 | Leaky transmission oil pan gasket. Repair shop removed pan a resealed the pan. | ||
| Jul 201486300 miUS $962 | Steering rack was leaking fluid. Steering rack had to be replaced with non OEM part replacement. | ||
| Jun 201598000 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. | ||
| Aug 201599400 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. | ||
| May 2016104600 miUS $177 | Right front CV axle boot torn, slinging grease. Axle replaced with non OEM part. | ||
| Jun 2016105000 miUS $877 | Shocks and struts were getting too bouncy for smooth highway travel. Replaced front struts and springs. Replaced rear shocks with Monroe parts. | ||
| Sep 2016106000 miUS $161 | Left CV axle boot torn and slinging grease. Entire left axle replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016108000 miUS $1178 | Steering rack failed. Replaced steering rack, pressure hose, fluid. Alignment | ||
| Mar 2017110000 miUS $316 | Right front stab bar link broke in half. Preventively replaced the left side as well. | ||
| Jun 2018117000 miUS $283 | Left front CV joint rubber boot was found torn. Replaced CV axle with new boot. | ||
| Dec 2018117000 miUS $325 | Alternator failed when starting . It seized and burnt the alternator pulley belt. Replaced alternator and pulley and belt. Internal corrosion of windings had seized the armature windings. Prevented the alternator from rotating. This was original alternator. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Nevada, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 200778911 mi | Flat repair | ||
| Sep 200893247 miUS $500 | Front brakes - new prem rotors, pads, calipers | ||
| May 2011123777 miUS $240 | Replace windshield | ||
| Jul 2011126775 miUS $100 | New camper shell window | ||
| Jun 2015143000 miUS $1900 | Replace rack & pinion Replace shocks & struts all 4 corners. LF strut broke | ||
| Aug 2015143600 miUS $1475 | Power steering belt, pump, tensioner | ||
| Sep 2017151000 miUS $936 | Rear bearings, seals, brake cylinders, and shoes replaced | ||
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201287000 miUS $1500 | O2 sensor went out | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 2012180600 miUS $500 | The parking brake cables and bellcranks were frozen and needed replacement. Likely from non-use prior to owning vehicle. | ||
| Oct 2012169700 miUS $400 | Had my third failed caliper in 14 months. Replaced the front right caliper which was replaced 14 months ago. The front left failed 9 months ago. | ||
| Apr 2013176800 miUS $450 | Caliper stopped working on front drivers side. Both front calipers have failed twice in 2.5 years. Most recent time brake lines were replaced to calipers. Hope brake line replacement fixes issues. | ||
| Nov 2013188000 miUS $150 | Had to replace the coupler that connects the steering shaft to the rest of the steering system | ||
| Dec 2013191000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2014195000 miUS $140 | Lower balljoint on drivers side needed replaced | ||
| May 2014195000 miUS $185 | Almost had an electrical fire under the dash. Despite trip to shop, nothing was found to be the smoking gun despite the cab partially filling with smoke and the sound of crackling when vehicle was shut off. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012147500 miUS $170 | hood latch and lock failed, requiring replacement | ||
| Oct 2012150500 miUS $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. | ||
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201338200 miUS $1800 | Replaced universal gear. It seemed like a metal washer was missing from the original | ||
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2015154000 miUS $450 | Radiator leaking | ||
| Jan 2017US $125 | Replace battery | ||
| Jun 2017174000 miUS $240 | replaced front pads, resurfaced rotors, cleaned rear brakes | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Indiana, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018138000 miUS $40 | Ignition switch replaced. Truck was having issues turning over on first crank. | ||
2002 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States May 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 2015169000 miUS $500 | Rear o2 sensor went out and needed to be replaced. | ||
2002 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Delaware, United States Sep 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Mar 201297000 mi | Emissions | ||
| Oct 201299200 miUS $150 | Emission | ||
| Feb 2016128000 miUS $120 | Spark plugs and wires replaced | ||
| Mar 2016129000 miUS $90 | anti sway bar connection rusted trough | ||
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