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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TBBT44162S233979 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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5TBBT44162S•••••• 2002 Toyota TUNDRA

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2002 Toyota TUNDRA build (14 vs 5).

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418on the model
91builds in total
Most reported Structure 8 Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 1 Exterior Lighting 1

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Structure May 2019
Frame of truck was totally rusted out and vehicle was considered "non-drivable", by toyota dealership. Toyota dealership "checked" the frame in 2011 and said it was "fine" and we have only driven the truck 40,000 miles since. They said to salvage the truck but it only has…
Air Bags Mar 2018
Takata recall. Air bag light on dash came on after last years repair . Took vehicle back to dealer. A 126918 code b0103 1.0 code is in history. Symptom not malfunctioning at this time. Dealer gave estimate on air bag sensor assembly (ECU replacement)
Suspension Aug 2015
I had the frame rust under coating 'band aid' applied to my 2002 toyota tundra by a toyota dealer in lynchburg va in 2011. The frame rust has reappeared so I took it back to the dealer asking for a new band aid to fix this problem and was told there was no warranty on the first…
Power Train Apr 2012
I am the owner of two toyota vehicles. Vehicle one is a 1992 toyota pickup extended cab 4x4 3.0 v6 with 220,000 miles on it I bought it with 124,000 miles on it. Vehicle two is a 2002 toyota tundra sr5 4.7 v8 with 47,000 miles I bought it with 39,000 miles on it with only one…
Service Brakes Jun 2007
I have a 2002 toyota tundra with a braking problem. I have had a vibration in the truck when breaking since we bought it new. I brought this problem to the attention of the two local toyota dealers, they both said that there wasn't anything wrong with the brakes. I just recently…
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