2002 TOYOTA PRERUNNER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission issues

  • Transmission jumping from first to second gear
    
  • Vehicle surges when coasting to a stop or creeping in traffic
    
  • Concern about possible transmission failure
    

• 2. Safety equipment failure

  • Airbags did not deploy during a crash
    
  • Driver's side seat belt did not retract, causing injury
    

• 3. Rust issue with frame

  • Frame perforations due to rust
    
  • Toyota's customer support program regarding frame rust not communicated effectively to owner
    

• 4. Suspension issues

  • Vehicle jumping all over the road on bumps
    
  • Shocks needed replacement (front and back)