2002 Toyota Tundra: brake failure

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Sudden maximum acceleration accompanied by brake failure, without warnings, occurred on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 causing loss of control of the vehicle, which ended in a rollover crash, resulting in total loss of the vehicle and injury to me. While departing a 25 mph zone (sign read "END 25 SPEED LIMIT") on a relatively straight section of the road, I very gently accelerated from 20 mph to 30 mph. As soon as the vehicle reached 30 mph, sudden maximum acceleration occurred. Taking my foot off of the gas pedal, first I verified that the gas pedal was not stuck or blocked, but the gas pedal was in the fully up position. I then pressed the brake pedal very hard, but it was locked in the fully up position and the brakes would not engage. I then verified that nothing was blocking the brake pedal underneath it. At that point, around 3 to 4 seconds after the sudden acceleration began, I had entered the first turn of a 30 mph "S" turn at a high rate of speed, while acceleration continued at the vehicle's maximum acceleration rate beyond my control with the brakes not engaging. In order to avoid collision with a camper motor home and a small car following it, I went into the oncoming traffic lane at the second turn of the "S" turn. My truck fish tailed and struck a reflector marker on the left side of the road. To avoid going down a 50+ foot, nearly straight down drop on the left side of the road, I turned right. To avoid striking the motor home, I turned left, then right again to try to gain control. My truck rolled on its left side and landed upright on the right side of the road. It had been accelerating at its maximum acceleration rate with the brakes failing to engage and fish tailing the entire time. The problem appeared to be a catastrophic failure of the electronic throttle control and/or related electronic systems.

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Brakes · VA

I almost hit another vehicle while braking at a stop light. My front brakes gave out. Had new brakes and rotors installed 2 yrs ago and after this incident found that my brakes failed because Toyota refused to fix this problem they knew existed 1 gen Toyota tundra. They changed enlarged the front caliber and pads on 2 gen Toyota because they realized the brakes whe re w to small on the big v8 trucks. I drove aprox 25000 miles on brand new brakes. I should not have to pay for upgrading my front brakes due to a manufacturer defect, How can they get out of recalling these vehicles it is very dangerous and hope they accept responsibility for improper equipment installed on vehicles. I read that they did upgrade some vehicles that where still in warranty why not all?? Vehicles regardless of warranty.???

Filed Jun 13, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · VA

on June 9th at about 2pm while driving through my neighborhood, my upper an lower ball joints on my 2002 Toyota Tundra separated from my vehicle causing a catastrophic loss of control of truck and tore my hub with tire from vehicle ripping the brake fuel line and shoving entire components up under my Tundra while losing control with no brakes or steering capability. It also destroyed the drivers side front tire. Needless to say if I was say...going 55 to 60 miles per hour on highway...I would not be writing this. Had truck towed to Checkered Flag Toyota and they quoted me a price of over1300$ in repairs... they are fighting me on fixing my truck damages even though said damages were caused by the ball joint recall on the 2002 tundra...recall I D#05v

Filed Mar 16, 2012 · Brakes · 91,200 miles · NY

Rear brake line had severe corrosion where it attached to the proportional valve. Corrosion caused brake fluid to leak and brake failure.

Filed Nov 25, 2009 · Brakes · 109,810 miles · MA

2002 toyotas tundra sr5 extended cab: on sunday 8/15/09 brakes failed and I evacuated vehicle because of smoke coming out of engine compartment. Vehicle towed to repair shop, mechanic discovered that rack and pinion had rusted through and brake fluid caused the smoke as it burned on the engine block. The break lines did not fail it was a hole in the assembly through which the brake fluid escaped. Very serious incident that could have resulted in an accident has it occurred while driving at speed, incident occurred while I was leaving my driveway. I called toyota on 8/21/09 to report failure and find out if there was recall, number called, 800‑331‑4331 ext 5, ref number for call 0908132654. Toyota informed me that there was no recall. I am reporting this incident now, 11/25/09, in light of the recent recall for rusting frame member. My loss a brakes resulted from the corrosion of a component that my mechanic was surprised to see fail. This was a first during his 15 years working as a mechanic.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · OK

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes. Pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, front right wheel smoked and locked up. *ak at 8,000 miles, vehicle intermittently screeched and smoke came out from right front. Brakes still operates; however, it has extended stopping distance. Also found where leak on the braking system. Dealer stated that vehicle fell under general maintenance.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Brakes · NE

While driving 65 MPH driver applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to skid into a meridian strip barrier. Driver maintained control of the vehicle, and was able to drive to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not resolve the problem.