2002 toyota tundra 43,000 miles has a severe vibration when braking at any speed, steering wheel shakes side to side and I feel like I'm going to lose control of the vehicle. Dealer (rockland toyota) acknowledges the problems and will not pay for repair since I'm past the warranty period of 36,000 miles.
2002 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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Toyota tundra 2001 and 2002 model years. Brakes: front disc rotors and rear drums warp and are out of round. Causes moderate to severe vibrations when braking. Braking at highway speeds very dangerous due to severe vibrations and near loss of control.
Improper front brake caliper size, which causes warping of the front brake disc ,and subsequent serious steering wheel vibration of my 2002 toyota tundra. Toyota is declining to issue an official recall of the defective brake components, and dealers have been uncooperative in fixing this problem. I hope no one has to be injured for toyota to take this seriously.
The brakes on my 2002 tundra started vibrating when pressure applied after about 400 miles. Dealer repaired the problem. Now the brakes are vibrating again. Will have to return to the dealer. *jb *scc ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****764848
My brakes have had recurring severe vibration problems almost since new. It got bad enough for the dealership to replace my rotors, drums, pads, shoes and bearings two times in the first 13700 miles, as well as turning the rotors and drums at other times. The last time we test drove the truck, it started doing it again with the toyota customer relations manager along for the ride. At that time he advised filing a complaint with toyota for arbitration. With the track record of this vehicle being what it is, I don't think the problem can be corrected to my satisfaction.
Severe vibration in braking at low and high speeds.
Experiencing a noticable shake in the front end when braking from 50-40 MPH. This has been going on since I purchased the truck in oct 2002. I have brought the truck to the dealer numerous times. They have replaced the front and rear rotors and drums without any luck.
40 MPH. Driving down lookout mountain. Riding the brakes. Shaking so bad, I thought I might wreck. Scared me and my family very much. Dealer will not fix under warranty. Dealer "fixed brakes" 12,000 miles ago. Truck has 24,000 miles on odometer. Heard from other tundra owners this is a very common problem.
Brake pedal fades to floor when sitting in stop position
Brake rotors were warped. No recall notice from dealer problem universal with this make and model. Dt
Consumer states that when applying the brakes the vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Mr
Consumer states brake pedal feels spongy and there is extended braking distance. Dealer determined the master cylinder fluid heats up and causes the brake shoes and drums to warp. Front and rear shoes and drums have been replaced 3 times. Dealer also replaced the rear axle and bearings, were affected by this braking problem. Ts
The consumer is concerned at this time because when he applies the vehicle's brakes it shakes at vibrates, the rotors have been replaced every 4000 miles because they warp. The dealership is aware of the problem, the consumer can hear a buzzing noise from the engine area when in reverse and driving, the noise is more apparent when the vehicle is warn. Mr *nlm
When vehicle is fully loaded brakes will overheat when applied while going down a hill.also, automatic transmission will not go into correct gear, resulting in more excessive brake application.
When applying brakes vehicle pulsates, brake system has been replaced three times. Rotors are warped, and pads worn unevenly. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer also states the rear drum rotors warped.
Consumer applied brakes at 55 MPH, brakes locked up, consumer lost control of vehicle, and went into a ditch. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time, no injury.
While driving state speed limit heard a knocking on front end of vehicle while applying brakes. *ak
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