2002 Toyota Prerunner problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (3) · Suspension (1) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Toyota Prerunner model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-03-04 · T-PANT-2024-004- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect toyota genuine motor oil and long life coolant, effective march 1, 2024. these products are ordered through the toyota complete maintenance care (tcmc) website.
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Toyota PRO19-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by toyota. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information
Air Bags 2021-03-17 · Toyota Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-07-21 · Safety Recall an · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update on technician certification requirements.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2013-08-01 · TC13-019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
summary to be provided on a future date.
Seat Belts:front:warning Light/Devices 2013-01-03 · TTT-0213-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota: in a collision, to help reduce injuries, with seat belt pre=tensioners and supplemental restraint systems (srs), its possible that the devices may or may not perform as expected with unintended deployment. model years 1990-2013. models various models. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-10-06 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 81,859 mi“i had my vehicle in for service on 30 september 2013 at which time the vehicle frame was inspected and determined to have perforations due to rust. toyota informed me that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and that they would not repair/replace the frame because i had not had rust proofing applied during a customer support program that began in late …”
2013-09-14 · Suspension · 104,000 mi“i received notice from toyota of possible excessive frame rust years ago . (about 2007) i did the inspection myself and thought frame was good. did not take to dealer for inspection . in september of 2013 i find out that toyota is not responsible and i missed the deadline. i think i understand that since it was not a nhtsa issued recall, they have …”
2003-12-22 · Seat Belts:front:retractor · 43,000 mi · 💥 crash“consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a tree head on. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. also driver's side seat belt didn't retract. as a result, consumer's head hit the windshield. consumer received 17 stitches. *ak…”
2003-06-24 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 3,000 mi“vehicle surges as if auto transmission is down shifting abruptly when coasting to a stop at an intersection and while creeping in traffic (after removing foot from brake pedal allowing vehicle to roll after coming to complete stop). problem also occurs intermittently when proceeding from a stop at intersections. problem occurs w/in the 1 to 5 mph…”
2002-12-29 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“500 mile service reported transmission jumping from first to second. first machanic said needs new transmission. got truck back truck was jumping all over the road on bumps, mechanis said needs two shocks one fron and one back., and now it doesn't need transmission, truck still jumps from first to second.…”
2002-10-17 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“consumer notice when coming to a complete stop shifting under vehicle. dealer has been contacted and service but cant fix problem. please provide further information.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.