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2002 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Toyota Tacoma has 10 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Toyota Tacoma

Structure
143
Suspension
80
Other
21
Brakes
21
Powertrain
18
Airbags
17
Tires
12
Steering
10
Engine
6
Speed Control
6
Wheels
5
Electrical
5
Visibility
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3
Latches & Locks
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 5, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCERackandpinon replacement was also the upper and lower ball joints my steering is still giving me pro...
Apr 28, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSIONThe steering is all loose and the alignment is repeatedly moving out of line on its own. The lower b...
May 1, 2014STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREI RECENTLY TOOK MY 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA INTO THE LOCAL DEALER, DCH IN WAPPINGERS FALLS NY, BECAUSE OF ...
Sep 14, 2013STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREAFTER HAVING MY 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA OFF THE ROAD AND GARAGED FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS, I WAS GETTING THE ...
Aug 1, 2013STEERING,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MP...
Mar 18, 2012STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS2002 TOYOTOA TRUCK, LOST CONTROL AND HIT MY FORD S/W, TRUCK WAS ON RECALL FOR BALL/JOINTS , BOTH ME...
Sep 1, 2006STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE AT ...
May 18, 2006STEERINGNOTICED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR ON FRONT TIRE. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND WAS INFORMED THE B...
Mar 20, 2005STEERING,AIR BAGSDT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA. HE STATES THAT ON MARCH 20, 2005 HE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE ...
Oct 1, 2004STEERINGWHILE DRIVING STEERING POWER ASSIT PUMP FAILED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR IN...

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