2002 Toyota Tundra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 482 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 482 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“****note: regarding a 2002 Toyota sequoia since this is not an option I chose Tundra because this is the closest to the sequoia size. The vsc trac-off system turns on when driving on straight, dry freeway. The truck lost speed and it started moving to next lane. I lost control of the steering. I thought that I was going to crash. I took it in and I was told that the computer needs to be replaced. I am afraid to drive my truck again. I am afraid that next time that happens on the busy los angeles freeway, I could be the victim of a terrible tragedy caused by the vsc malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10118720, filed 2005-04, 38,000 miles“Dt: contact states water enters the water tight joints in the wiring harness. This causes the pins to corrode and shorts out the rear tail light. The vehicle has been to dealership, but the vehicle is no longer under warranty and there have been no repairs made. Updated 1/11/2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10145016, filed 2005-12, 48,000 miles“Regarding 2002 seqouia. Since seqouia not an option, chose Tundra as it was closest to vehicle type. Driving on freeway at speed limit, then car felt as if veering off to the left, it was hard keeping steering wheel straight and then I noticed that the trac off and vsc lights went on. It was a clear day, fairly smooth surface in the center lane, when this incident occurred. Had to pull of freeway and turn off vehicle and then restart to reset the car. This is the only way the lights will turn off and the car will steer normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118719, filed 2005-04, 38,000 miles“Sudden maximum acceleration accompanied by brake failure, without warnings, occurred on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 causing loss of control of the vehicle, which ended in a rollover crash, resulting in total loss of the vehicle and injury to me. While departing a 25 mph zone (sign read END 25 SPEED LIMIT ) on a relatively straight section of the road, I very gently accelerated from 20 mph to 30 mph. As soon as the vehicle reached 30 mph, sudden maximum acceleration occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11528828, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the oxygen sensor warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was not a recall for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10490195, filed 2012-12, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 13 | 9% |
| 2024 | 37 | 11% |
| 2023 | 41 | 10% |
| 2022 | 29 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 13 | 18% |
| 2018 | 26 | 26% |
| 2017 | 27 | 35% |
| 2016 | 26 | 22% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 11 | 13% |
| 2012 | 19 | 12% |
| 2011 | 21 | 16% |
| 2010 | 16 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 38 | 12% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Tundra
154 complaintsBrakes
117 complaintsSuspension
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Tundra
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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