Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Toyota Tundra has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 482 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V444000 REAR CROSS MEMBER ASSEMBLY CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V225000 BALL JOINT FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V129000 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA/ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 154 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97 complaints
- Suspension 81 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
Of the 482 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 482 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Toyota Tundra has a moderate number of owner complaints and six recalls, most notably for frame corrosion and suspension issues. These indicate potential areas of concern. However, the data is limited for some component failures, suggesting overall reliability might be average compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame and underbody | Unknown | $1,000–$4,500 | common |
| Brakes | 70,000-100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| Suspension | 80,000-120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Drive belt inspection
- Spark plugs replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frame rust damage
- Braking issues
- Suspension noises
- Steering looseness
- Ball joint wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.