2002 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

60Suspension complaints

18%Of all 333 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY105 · 31.5%

SUSPENSION60 · 18%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS30 · 9%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS29 · 8.7%

Unspecified / other27 · 8.1%

Share of the 333 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE MECHANIC…”NHTSA complaint 10452584 — filed 03/21/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10447247 — filed 02/09/2012

“WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM MY HOUSE AT 5MPH, AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET FROM MY DRIVEWAY AND JUST AFTER A SPEED BUMP…”NHTSA complaint 10436603 — filed 11/21/2011

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Toyota Tacoma have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Toyota Tacoma: 60 of 333 complaints on file (18%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

333 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.