2002 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rusted frame · 5 records
- rear differential · 4 records
- ball joint · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Steering · Suspension
2002 toyota 4runner recall id from nhtsa: 05v225000 auto recall date: 05/17/2005 vehicle component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint estimated vehicles affected: 768379 2002 toyota 4runner defect summary: on certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The…
ODI 10523354
Body · Suspension
Takata recall. I have a rusty frame that needs to be addressed for safety reasons i was driving on the highway at 55 mph frame cracked and i almost died because of it toyotas have poor frame that should be recalled
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10978709
12v/24v/48v Battery · Power Train · Suspension
2002 toyota 4runner front end makes loud noises, when going over high bumps and some stiffness in steering. *ts the battery needed to be replace due to little or no fluids, noises were coming from the front end, the shock were leaking, and transmission fluid was leaking. The consumer requested a replacement of the front suspension/lower ball joints and the leaking shocks at no cost. *sc
ODI 10142135
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Suspension
April 28, 2005, no injuries. Contact states he was wearing a seat belt. It was rainy. And while driving 45 mph vehicle lost control and veered to the right. Tried to steer left, but steering wheel would not go left. Applied brakes, and they failed. Then, hit semi trailer truck on left side. Contact has regular maintenance has service records. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10119837
Front · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Suspension
Shortly after purchasing my 4 runner, i noticed a distinct shaking and shuddering of the frnt end and especially in the steering wheel. It really became impossible t take he vehicle over 65 mph. I have taken the car in for service and was always told the same thing. There is no problem . I have had new tires put on the car, new brakes and yet the car continues to vibrate to the point that i am now afraid to drive…
ODI 10123967