The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a repair associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V444000 (structure: Frame and members: Underbody shields). While the technician performed the repair, he noticed both stabilizer links and the parking brake rear wheel mechanism were fractured as a result of excessive rust corrosion. In addition, the rack and pinion was corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 4/3/12 the consumer stated the front stabilizer links broke off, due to them being rusted. The driver side emergency brake seized. The steering shaft U-joint was badly rusted. Updated 05/17/12

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while turning to enter a parking space, the steering rack fractured from the firewall and with an abnormally loud noise. The contact mentioned that after the failure, an unknown fluid leaked all over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who verified the failure and stated that it was caused by corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.

- Portsmouth, RI, USA

I have a 2002 Tundra SR5 with ~65K miles. This morning when I try to pull on the drive gear shift handle to move from park to reverse. The shift handle snapped off unexpected - broke. Toyota dealer wants to charge ~$600 to remove and replace with a use steering column (if the use can be found), as the new steering column will cost over $1K. I believe this is appear to be a flawed design for attach the shift lever. The shift lever handle should be out live the Tundra with only ~65K miles. I need help to get Toyota to cover this design defect as this could result safety and costly.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure as the steering rack being corroded. The manufacturer advised the steering rack failure was not recalled and denied any assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 128,000.

- Holden , MA, USA

I have a 02 Tundra SR5 have a serious problem w/steering column shaft when I try to put on drive the gear shift lever broke free causing unexpected gear select. I have to remove the plastic cover in order to hand select the gear the aluminum shaft sub-assy control broke off at the screw attach to the column support this is appear to be a flawed design for attach the shift lever. I have to replace the whole housing for the column shifter and their support. The old part is available for further stress analysis / design modification for subsequence model.

- Galveston, TX, USA

2002 Toyota Tundra approximately 91K miles. V6 automatic. Rack and pinion assembly rusted through leaking power steering fluid. Vehicle taken to dealership for repairs. Dealership service department replaced the rack and pinion assembly. Dealership kept old part.

- Galena, OH, USA

I lost the power steering, luckily it happened in my driveway. There was a line of power steering fluid down the driveway. I brought it to my local automotive repair person. He said the rack and pinion was gone. Upon further inspection, the following were all severely corroded making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Steering rack, power steering lines, tie rods.

- Concord, MA, USA

Steering rack failure due to rust and corrosion it split like a banana.

- Merrimack, NH, USA

Severe corrosion of vehicle frame and frame cross members, front end parts, and attachment hangers to frame of 2002 Toyota Tundra which will result in eventually weakening and failure of the above mentioned items causing a possible accident, injuries and possibly death.

- Scott Township, PA, USA

The steering rack on my 2002 Toyota Tundra rusted out, burst and caused a power steering failure while driving. This is a permanent failure and the Toyota dealership advised not to drive the vehicle. Nothing was offered to fix it without a $1400 repair bill.

- Camden, ME, USA

Steering vibrates excessively every time when braking the vehicle at speed greater than 40 miles per hour.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

Parts failure due to excessive rust...power steering rack and coupling assy. Rear axle housing failure due to excessive rust. Power steering lines rusted out.2002 Tundra trd...total repair cost $3900 over 1 year period. ---last repair 11 Sep 2009...al paper work on file at nassief Ford & Toyota jefferson, oh 44047--ph 4405761010.

- Austinburg, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph or greater, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated excessively when the brake pedal was depressed. Suddenly, the front end began to shimmy without warning. The failure occurred while traveling at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they adjusted the rotors. The failure occurred seven more times without any resolution. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 110,000.

- Plympton, MA, USA

Regarding 2002 seqouia. Since seqouia not an option, chose Tundra as it was closest to vehicle type. Driving on freeway at speed limit, then car felt as if veering off to the left, it was hard keeping steering wheel straight and then I noticed that the trac off and vsc lights went on. It was a clear day, fairly smooth surface in the center lane, when this incident occurred. Had to pull of freeway and turn off vehicle and then restart to reset the car. This is the only way the lights will turn off and the car will steer normally. This is not the first time it has happened, this has happened a several times in the past few months.

- Castaic, CA, USA