2002 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2002 Toyota Tundra, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “lower ball” (33% of reports).
- 81suspension complaints
- 110,000median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lower ball: mentioned in 27 of 81 complaints (33%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 7 of 81 complaints (9%)
- Suspension front: mentioned in 6 of 81 complaints (7%)
- Frame rust: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Toyota Tundra suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 27,142 |
| 2022 Tundra | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 15 |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 8,500 |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 2,118 |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% | 34,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 4 | 3% | 90,627 |
| 2011 Tundra | 5 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 31 | 19% | 87,000 |
| 2009 Tundra | 2 | 5% | 35,989 |
| 2008 Tundra | 29 | 9% | 1,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 57 | 15% | 1,800 |
| 2006 Tundra | 91 | 17% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 76 | 20% | 118,000 |
| 2004 Tundra | 152 | 33% | 88,733 |
| 2003 Tundra | 63 | 16% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 81 | 17% | 110,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 84 | 20% | 132,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 100 | 10% | 124,302 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Risk: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The dealership and Toyota Engagement Center refused to service the 2 recalls that was critical for the truck since October 2025. It was supposed to be including frame replacement and other parts but Toyota Engagement decided to active buy back option and took advantage of low offer to solve the…
Was told about the recall awhile ago and they said that my frame was ok. But now I have a perfectly good truck in good condition other than a rusted frame. Had some work done and mechanic said it is unsafe to drive due to rusted frame. They know of the defect and only replace a few and it looks…
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to vibrate, prompting the contact to maintain low speeds. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the front passenger wheels had a negative toe. No warning lights…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Toyota Tundras have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about suspension for the 2002 Toyota Tundra (17% of the 482 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Tundra suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 110,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2002 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “lower ball”, in 27 of 81 complaints, followed by “control arm” (7).
Other 2002 Toyota Tundra problems
See all 2002 Toyota Tundra problems or suspension problems across all Tundra years.