The worst complaints are body / paint, suspension, and accessories - exterior problems. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the entire rear end of the frame completely rusted. The AC compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the AC vents. - Centennial, WY, USA I have a 2002 Toyota 4runner with a severely rusted frame. The approximate failrue mileage was 120,000. i think i remember reading that the Toyota used the same filler tube for the 4runner that they used for the Tacoma. this created an air issue inside the gas tank while filling with gas. Comfortable for me, I have lower back issues and I can drive this vehicle for long periods. I feel it is unsafe to continually drive with this problem, as it will only get worse and could affect other components such as steering, suspension, brakes, etc. 2002 Toyota 4Runner No real problems, it is pretty reliable. We analyze millions of used cars daily. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 66 problems. The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (eight problems). The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems). 257 problems have been reported for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. My vehicle has less than 70K original miles on it, no body rust, but an extremely rusted undercarriage and frame. 2wd auto, ac, … Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The 2002 Toyota 4Runner has 241 problems & defects reported by 4Runner owners. Find out the top 5 most common car problems for your 2002 Toyota 4Runner from DriverSide. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (24 problems). The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for 2002 Toyota 4Runner. Most Recent 2002 Toyota 4Runner Recall On July 05, 2005, Toyota recalled 768,379 Toyota 4Runner. She runs really great for her age, and with the proper tune up she purrs happily. - Worthington, MA, USA On July 05, 2005, Toyota recalled 768,379 Toyota 4Runner. My 2002 Toyota 4runner has excessive rust on the frame to the point that it has been deemed by my local Toyota dealership as "unsafe to drive." The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (42 problems). The engine may stall when the engine is warmed up. In addition, the rack and pinion was faulty and replaced by an independent mechanic. It only has 180,000 miles on it, the rust should not be this extensive. Despite being an older model, the console's buttons and switches work fine, and sure it doesn't look nice, but it's a simple, functioning hatchback with just the right features I'm looking for. Table 1 shows nine common suspension related problems of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. 3rd 4runner 4th 4wd 5th air area back battery black brake bumper buy car control cover door engine factory find fit front gen good install installed iphone i’m kit led lift light lights limited make miles mount oem oil part parts power pro rack rear replaced road roof running sale set shipping side skid springs sr5 steering stock suspension time tire tires toyota trd truck … 2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited I love my Toyota baby. The contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4runner. the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Save $7,677 on a 2002 Toyota 4Runner near you. Search over 30,500 listings to find the best local deals. Tap the to learn more about the most common 2002 Toyota 4Runner problems. On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched.