2002 Toyota Tundra: check engine light

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Body · 121,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer concerning an engine light diagnostic test and was informed that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000. *tt there was a recall for this issue, they said it expired. Consumer stated a rusting frame because of low grade steel, is a safety issue.

Filed Mar 29, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 91,000 miles · MA

Truck needed sensor replaced for safety inspection sticker (check engine light on). Mechanic found frame underneath to be so rusted he was not comfortable working on the truck. I took the truck to local dealer and they agreed the truck is rusted to point of being unsafe. They took pictures to send corporate for frame replacement approval. Request was denied. I then called toyota customer service several times before they agreed to assign a case number. I was eventually told that although truck is unsafe, there is nothing they will do since campaign is closed. I had the truck sprayed as initial recall stated. I received no other recall or requested service information from toyota. I now have a truck with low mileage that will not pass inspection and is unsafe to drive and toyota will do nothing to make sure their customers are safe or care about the safety of other drivers on the road should parts of my frame start falling off while driving. I find this practice very neglectful especially for a large corporation. I have seen that many others are in the same position with their tundra. I would like to know what can be done to rectify this safety issue. Toyota should be made accountable.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Acceleration · AZ

2002 toyota tundra. Consumer writes regarding problems with acceleration *tgw the consumer stated as he prepared to pull away from a side street onto a major roadway, he removed his foot from the brake and pressed the accelerator. The vehicle moved forward at what he considered idle speed, but did not respond to him pressing the accelerator. The consumer pressed the accelerator repeatedly, but the vehicle did not respond. He then observed the check engine light had illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic who informed him, the accelerator electronic relay switch was bad. The cost to replace the switch was $500.00. The consumer paid for the repairs. However, months later as the consumer prepared to exit a side street to make a left turn onto a major roadway, he experienced the same failure. The consumer returned to his mechanic and was informed the same relay switch was bad. The dealer would only warrant the part if the throttle body was replaced as well. The dealer stated a defective throttle body could cause the relay switch to burn out. The relay switch and throttle body were replaced at a cost of $ 1000.00.

Filed May 9, 2010 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

Check engine light came on. Dealer checked the fault codes and told me both oxygen censors had failed, and that they had to be replaced to pass ny state inspection. Cost over $600.00.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Body, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · MA

I have a 2002 toyota tundra that is leaking gas. Initially I noticed a fuel smell when I walked by the truck which progressed to seeing fuel on the ground. If I put too much gas in the truck, over 1/2 tank, you can see the fuel leaking through the 4x4 fuel tank protective cover. I had the truck put on a lift and was told that fuel was leaking from the seam of the tank. I recently took my truck to toyota in response to the recall re:excessive frame rust and my truck passed that inspection. I have less than 51,000 miles on this truck and I am afraid to drive it on the highway. I have lived in ma for 22 years and have never had a fuel tank problem. On 04/06/10 I took my truck to a required yearly inspection. My check engine light was on and the garage told me that my vehicle had failed the emissions test. I have been following other owners reports online and have noticed that more people are reporting leaking fuel tanks. Extensive research indicates that aftermarket gas tanks are not available for this model/year so I must have toyota either do the work, or minimally, get the part from them. Based on their recent reputation, I am not thrilled about taking my truck back to them. I have 60 days from the failure date to get it repaired and reinspected to avoid losing my registration! I need this truck to be safe for me and all the other drivers that I encounter. Can you please look into this safety concern?

Filed Oct 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While receiving an oil change a technician stated that the frame was corroded. There was also a fuel leak on the seam of the fuel tank. The service and parking brakes were replaced. The oxygen sensor for the check engine light had to be replaced twice. The technician concluded that the vehicle was non-repairable. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

The check engine light of our new toyota tundra truck turned on. I brought it back to the dealer for inspection/repair/replacement. Its representative wrote in its evaluation that my son had abused its use and did not repair/replace the part. One evening, while my son and his girlfriend were on their way to a class field trip, the left lower ball joint of the truck broke off while traveling within the speed limit on a public road causing the left front tire to come off. Traffic stopped behind and allowed my son to maneuver it safely on three tires to the side of the road where the truck flipped on its left side. My son and his girlfriend were very fortunate to survive this horrible accident with moderate injuries. Some witnesses stopped to help them out of the truck. The paramedics and the sheriff came to the scene and had our truck towed to their impound facility. We towed our truck from the impound garage to a storage facility. My son filed a complaint with the bureau of auto repair and one of their technicians came to thoroughly inspect the truck for about a week and informed us of an impending recall on the lower ball joint. That same week, we got a recall notice in the mail from toyota corporation regarding the defective lower ball joint. About a month and a half later, we towed our truck and met with their representative at one of their orange county dealerships to inspect the defective part and the extent of damage to our truck. We received a call from their claims department regarding our case, I called the person back and left a message with him. I placed another call to him. Up to now no action has been taken by toyota corporation regarding our case. *tr updated 09/30/08.

Filed Apr 24, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 87,457 miles · CA

My 2002 toyota tundra had the front brakes replaced 7,000 miles ago. When braking the truck shudders and shakes. I was told that the rotor is warped. The toyota dealer says this is a problem due to me driving hard on the brakes. This is false. I am very easy on the truck. Now simultaneously the check engine light went on. The toyota dealer says the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The cost of the part alone is $1,000.00 all this after I dealt with a problem with this truck in 2005. Back then, at 58,000 miles, the engine threw a rod and the entire engine had to be replaced. Is this truck a lemon or what? I am not hard on my vehicles. I own a 1994 honda accord that has 250,000 miles. I expected the same from toyota. I am very disappointed in the toyota tundra. Why I am having to pay for new brakes 7,000 miles after replacing the front brakes? Why is the catalytic converter failing? Someone needs to hold toyota accountable for these problems. Instead toyota wants to blame the consumer and say the consumer is at fault due the way the consumer is driving.

Filed May 4, 2007 · Engine · GA

Co2 sensor. Randomly breaks. There was a recall on co2 sensors several years ago and both mine were replaced at separate times (when they both went out). Now a third co2 sensor (right rear) is bad and according to the dealer, not under a recall. Failure results in "check engine light." cost $282.

Filed Mar 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · CA

At 25000 miles the check engine light came on in my 2002 toyota tundra. Took it to the dealer for service, was advised that the repair would cost $300 to fix. The problem is emissions related and attributed to a defective part ( fuel filler neck ). There is a toyota tsb out describing this problem.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Transmission · 20,507 miles · CA

At 20,000 miles, the transmission started to shift very hard and the cel came on. Dealer said there was significant damage to the transmission and the error code from the obd ii stated "mis shift". It took 7 weeks to get the part.