2002 Toyota Prerunner Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Toyota Prerunner. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I had my vehicle in for service on 30 september 2013 at which time the vehicle frame was inspected and determined to have perforations due to rust. Toyota informed me that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and that they would not repair/replace the frame because I had not had rust proofing applied…”
“I received notice from toyota of possible excessive frame rust years ago . (about 2007) I did the inspection myself and thought frame was good. Did not take to dealer for inspection . In september of 2013 I find out that toyota is not responsible and I missed the deadline. I think I understand…”
“I received notice from toyota of possible excessive frame rust years ago . (about 2007) I did the inspection myself and thought frame was good. Did not take to dealer for inspection . In september of 2013 I find out that toyota is not responsible and I missed the deadline. I think I understand…”
“I received notice from toyota of possible excessive frame rust years ago . (about 2007) I did the inspection myself and thought frame was good. Did not take to dealer for inspection . In september of 2013 I find out that toyota is not responsible and I missed the deadline. I think I understand…”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Toyota Prerunner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.