2002 Toyota Prerunner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prerunner years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Toyota Prerunner. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Prerunner model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Toyota Prerunner problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 33% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 33% | 92,930 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 104,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Toyota Prerunner recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Toyota Prerunner.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had my vehicle in for service on 30 september 2013 at which time the vehicle frame was inspected and determined to have perforations due to rust. Toyota informed me that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and that they would not repair/replace the frame because i had not had rust proofing applied…
I received notice from toyota of possible excessive frame rust years ago . (about 2007) i did the inspection myself and thought frame was good. Did not take to dealer for inspection . In september of 2013 i find out that toyota is not responsible and i missed the deadline. I think i understand that…
Consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a tree head on. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also driver's side seat belt didn't retract. As a result, consumer's head hit the windshield. Consumer received 17 stitches. *ak
Vehicle surges as if auto transmission is down shifting abruptly when coasting to a stop at an intersection and while creeping in traffic (after removing foot from brake pedal allowing vehicle to roll after coming to complete stop). Problem also occurs intermittently when proceeding from a stop at…
500 mile service reported transmission jumping from first to second. First machanic said needs new transmission. Got truck back truck was jumping all over the road on bumps, mechanis said needs two shocks one fron and one back., and now it doesn't need transmission, truck still jumps from first to…
Other Toyota Prerunner years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 Prerunner | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Prerunner | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Prerunner?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Prerunner?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Toyota Prerunner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prerunner model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.