Toyota Prerunner 2002
Model Prerunner made in 2002 by Toyota got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension and visibility.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||||
| 05015 | 06/27/2005 | 10015504 | Special service campaign 50j - phase i - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension. *tt | 07/26/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| AX00401 | 09/21/2001 | 625635 | Subject regarding fan fluid coupling replacement for increased tow hitch capacity. *jg | 11/29/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a tree head on. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. also driver's side seat belt didn't retract. as a result, consumer's head hit the windshield. consumer received 17 stitches. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 3000 | 1 | 05/09/2002 |
| 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. problem occurring more frequently now. concerned about possible transmission failure. *jb | |||
| 12/17/2000 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a tree head on. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. also driver's side seat belt didn't retract. as a result, consumer's head hit the windshield. consumer received 17 stitches. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SF | 94113 | SF YOYOTA | 4157508300 |
| MD | ANNAPOLIS | KOONS TOYOTA |