2002 Toyota Tundra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 482 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Toyota Tundra, 3% of the 482 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When attempting to put the truck in gear to leave a gas station the entire shifter mechanism broke off at the mount within the steering column. After 1 google search it shows this is very common with my Tundra truck (many postings and complaints-issues). I was in a pickle to move my vehicle and was not safe in doing so.”
NHTSA complaint #10610869, filed 2014-07, 155,000 miles“While accelerating from a turn, I heard a sound from the rear of the vehicle. Upon investigating the noise, I found the rear strap that secures the gas tank to the frame had rusted through. The gas tank was left hanging by only the front strap. What happens if a gas tank falls off a vehicle?”
NHTSA complaint #10605218, filed 2014-06, 135,800 miles“Today I was cruising along at 50mph and my truck (2002 Toyota Tundra v8) felt as if the fuel cut out. I let off the throttle and got back into it and the response was very slow. Then there was no response at all as I coasted to a stop. The truck idled, but no response to the accelerator. This problem has occurred twice in the last week. Toyota troubleshooting code says it is a faulty accelerator pedal position sensor. They want $500 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10328573, filed 2010-05, 89,000 miles“Toyota camry 2002 model; problem observed 6 months after I bought the brand new car; brake problem? Car accelerates. Reported to the dealer and then to the company; nothing has been done. I told them I am scared to death to drive this car because sometimes I cannot stop the car .”
NHTSA complaint #10060882, filed 2004-03, 7,500 miles“My '02 Toyota Tundra would suddenly not idle on its on. Then it would run normally. This has happened twice now. Now I have to push the gas pedal half way to the floor to get any response. In researching the problem I discovered that there are a lot of people having the same problem. It is all related to either the throttle position sensor or the throttle level sensor. These parts cost around $275 each. Toyota mechanics know there is a problem here but Toyota will do nothing to help.”
NHTSA complaint #10174239, filed 2006-11, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10045140Jun 13, 2012Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 21 | 15% |
| 2024 | 32 | 9% |
| 2023 | 30 | 7% |
| 2022 | 32 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 14 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 77 | 24% |
| 2007 | 65 | 17% |
| 2006 | 35 | 6% |
| 2005 | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
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 complaintsTires
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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