2002 Toyota Tacoma body & structure problems
183 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2002 Toyota Tacoma, which is 41% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 183 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 145 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 21 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 14 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 21 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 16 |
What the data shows
Of the 145 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
There was extensive damage to the front left side of the vehicle from a collision. The radiator was pushed against the engine. Most of the driver side fender as well as the inner core support was crushed. Both airbags didn't not deploy.
The sway bar arm bracket on the passenger side of the vehicle pulled out of the frame due to corrosion. The vehicle was found to have corrosion perforations in multiple areas of the frame. Frame has excessive corrosion and I have been advised vehicle is not safe to operate. Manufacturer refuses to do anything.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Tacoma
- Suspension 89 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Wheels 18 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints