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2002 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

34Steering complaints
7.1%Of all 482 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY76 · 15.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC54 · 11.2%
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS45 · 9.3%
SUSPENSION43 · 8.9%
STEERING34 · 7.1%

Share of the 482 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Toyota Tundra overview page.

Steering complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Toyota Tundra have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Toyota Tundra: 34 of 482 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Toyota Tundra have in total?

482 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.