2002 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 140,000 miles · AL · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed the accelerated pedal became stuck, the brake pedal was applied but travelled to the floor, as the vehicle crashed into a metal mail box. Additionally, while applying the brake pedal the instrument panel went dim when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that he replaced all the bulbs. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that when the air bags deployed he saw a glowing light as a fire was ignited. The contact sustained injuries from the fumes and fire exerted from the driver's and passenger side air bags that burnt his nostrils and forehead. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · 165,000 miles · NY

The rust on the rear end assembly is so severe that the brakes are compromised, and the back up emergency brake system has failed. The rust on the differential housing is so severe that the fluid has leaked out and the gears are at risk for catastrophic failure. The spring mounts to the axles are also rusting severely, creating a risk of lost control should either side break away. It takes great effort when braking, and the vehicle pulls severely due to rust causing the loss of integrity of the braking system. The brakes, once applied, do not release evenly, creating uneven brake wear, shuddering and shaking, resulting in poor control, excessive and uneven tire wear, I.e., tires locked and dragging, scalloping. On wet, and I fear, icey, surfaces, the truck has slid sideways due to one or more wheels not releasing.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Brakes · 122,175 miles · CA

Abs light came on went off then came back on and stayed on. Toyota took three hours to figure it out. Abs control modual ( ABS cpu )

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · NY

Emergency cable is broken.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 42,000 miles · MA

Gas tank shield severely rusted. Under side of gastank is protected by a shield/skid plate. It is rusted so badly that when hit with a hammer the hammer goes right through. Presumably this shield is to protect the gas tank from debris and stones especially if the truck is used off road. I discovered this as I was inspecting the underside of the truck before dropping the truck off at the dealer to have the frame replaced. In addition to this, it is apparent that the drive axle and differential housing also have severe rust. If tapped with a hammer the rust comes of in sheets. The parking brakes actuating levers have rusted in place and can no longer be used. There appears to be more to this rust than simple frame rust. The rust is pervasive through out the underside of the truck.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. While driving 45 MPH, the front brakes detached from the pads and became jammed between the rotor and the caliper. A portion of the brakes struck the front fender like a bullet. The contact called toyota, but they would not assist. He repaired the vehicle himself and stated that he was taking his vehicle out of service for safety reasons. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · NY

Parking brake system continually freezes up due to poor cable and spring routing. Problem appears to be well known to area mechanics.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · VA

The parking brake intermediate lever rusted ,resulting in the parking brake not disengaging. At highway speeds the truck was vibrating so badly that it felt like a wheel was falling off. After returning home at 35 MPH the left rear wheel was extremely hot which resulted in warping the drums. It was extremely hard to control the vehicle over 40 MPH. The parts need to be ordered and the problem has not been fixed as of this time. The lever in question is the one that linked the parking brake cable into the rear brake drum assembly. Itwas covered by a rubber boot that obviously did not keep out moisture, thus rusting. Once the vehicle was jacked up the left rear tire would not even turn due to the brakes not being able to disengage.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Brakes · CA

I have a tacoma 2002 and the brakes have been replaced three times. Although I have called and explained the sometimes they slip, toyota refuses to really look at them. I wanted to file this in case they do give while I am driving, there will be a record of this problem, since I have mentioned it several times to toyota but they never write it down, according to the newest customer service? Person I spoke to. I have been told that the clunking noises, the 5 month brake changes and the slipping of the brakes is natural. This cannot be right.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · CA

Front wheels wobble when the brake pedal is depressed. Also, there's an unknown squeaking noise. This is caused by premature brake wear, per dealership.