2002 Toyota Prerunner Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Toyota Prerunner, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 range. Transmission shifts smoothly up through all gears as vehicle accelerates when driving on the highway. Multiple dealerships stated that they are unable to duplicate the problem and that no trouble was found. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023680, filed 2003-06, 3,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10000419, filed 2002-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #8020994, filed 2002-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 50% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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