2002 Toyota Tundra Engine cooling Problems

“I own a 2002 Toyota Tundra, with a I-force v-8 engine. At exactly 60,000 miles, the engine geled and Toyota refused to do anything about it. I ended up replacing the engine myself at a cost of $4800.00.”

“My 2002 Toyota Tundra had the front brakes replaced 7,000 miles ago. When braking the truck shudders and shakes. I was told that the rotor is warped. The Toyota dealer says this is a problem due to me driving hard on the brakes. This is false. I am very easy on the truck. Now simultaneously the check engine light went on. The Toyota dealer says the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The cost of the part alone is $1,000.00 all this after I dealt with a problem with this truck in 2005. Back then, at 58,000 miles, the engine threw a rod and the entire engine had to be replaced. …”

“I have had multiple problems with my 2002 Tundra trd 4wd. I have had it in more than 4 times for the brakes vibrating/pulsating and looks like I will be taking it in again as they are starting to vibrate again!! Reno Toyota has always done all the maintenance on it and keep trying to say it is my fault the brakes are bad and the rotors are warping. They replaced the rear axles a couple of months ago but I had to pay the $50 deductible. They also had to install a gasket on the crossover for the engine coolant as the factory never installed it. …”

“Check engine light came on. Dealer checked the fault codes and told me both oxygen censors had failed, and that they had to be replaced to pass ny state inspection. Cost over $600.00.”

“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. While stopped with the vehicle shifted into park, the engine began to rev loudly momentarily before stopping. The failure occurred approximately 20 times while shifted into park or stopped with a foot on the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. Updated 3/22/11 updated 05/05/11”