Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Toyota Tacoma has 21 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS LIGHT CAME ON WENT OFF THEN CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. TOYOTA TOOK THREE HOURS TO FIGURE IT OUT... |
| Jun 15, 2009 | PARKING BRAKE | EMERGENCY CABLE IS BROKEN. *TR |
| Mar 5, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES DETACHED FROM THE ... |
| Nov 16, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA WITH 62,000 MI. I HAVE BEEN TO TWO TOYOTA DEALERS TO FIGURE OUT MY PROB... |
| May 6, 2007 | PARKING BRAKE | PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM CONTINUALLY FREEZES UP DUE TO POOR CABLE AND SPRING ROUTING. PROBLEM APPEARS T... |
| Mar 24, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE PARKING BRAKE INTERMEDIATE LEVER RUSTED ,RESULTING IN THE PARKING BRAKE NOT DISENGAGING. AT HIG... |
| May 16, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | I AM DEALING WITH UNDERSIZED BRAKE CALIPER AND ASSOCIATED ROTOR AND BRAKE PAD QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE... |
| Jan 26, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED. THE BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING AT 21000 MILES.THIS IS CONCIDERED ... |
| Dec 1, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRONG VIBRATIONS FROM FRONT BRAKES |
| Jan 2, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA BRAKES VIBRATE SEVERELY. VSC SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT FREQUENTLY COMES ON. PROBLEM H... |
| Aug 15, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH A 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4. SHAKING OF TRUCK WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. FRONT B... |
| Aug 5, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | MY 2002 TACOMA VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS AND WHEN STOPPING. I'VE HAD THE BRAKES FIXED 5 TIMES NOW AND ... |
| Jun 6, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKES VIBRATE UPON DECREASING SPEED FROM 60 MPH OR MORE. THE LONGER DRIVEN, THE NECESSARY SPEE... |
| May 13, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP ARE DRAGGING MAKING IS DIFFICULT TO STEER. ... |
| Mar 18, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT... |
| Feb 17, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2002 TOYOTA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 DURING MOUNTAIN DRIVING, MY FRONT BRAKES WILL MAKE THE TRUCK SHAKE. I W... |
| Oct 3, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN BRAKES ARE ... |
| Sep 28, 2002 | PARKING BRAKE | VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN INCLINED SPOT. PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND CAR ROLLED O... |
| Jan 28, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A TACOMA 2002 AND THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. ALTHOUGH I HAVE CALLED AND EXPL... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FRONT WHEELS WOBBLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THERE'S AN UNKNOWN SQUEAKING NOISE. THI... |