Overview & Reviews

SR5 models have new 16-inch wheels, and a limited-slip differential is available on V8-powered trucks. No other changes are in store for the 2002 Toyota Tundra.

• Silky V8, Toyota build quality, less-than-full-size maneuverability.

• Lacks wide range of choice offered by domestics, somewhat uncomfortable front seats, meager rear cab room on Access Cab, chintzy interior trimmings.

User Reviews:

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  Tundra - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By ken steel - June 25 - 11:46 pm

  Excellent standing start acceleration, with enough power to put a smile on your face. It hauls more than enough for most weekend warriors, and gets me in and out of the back roads here in northern British Columbia with confidence.

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  Good truck!! - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By tarheel tundra - May 31 - 3:33 pm

  Ive owned this truck since new and it probably saved my life in an accident when I ran up on the rear end of broken down snowplow parked in the middle of an unplowed road on an extreme downhill. Get one with ABS and Lmt. Slip if you can. Mileage is ok 11 city / 17 hwy but the engine is butter and Ive loaded over a ton of used bricks/construction debris in the back and hauled it to the dump no problem. Not very nimble (turning radius is quite wide) but dependable and well thought out. Has required only routine maintenance and a couple covered TSBs (O2 Sensors) in its 35,000 miles. Id buy again but Id have bought an Ex. Cab in hindsight and gone with the 6 cyl.

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  Best truck I have owned - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By david gallatin - May 16 - 9:36 am

  I have owned a total of 5 trucks from Ford, Chevy and Dodge. This is my first Toyota. Absolutely no comparison, The Tundra is the best so far by a long shot. I tow a 5600lb trailer with this vehicle, It performs far better than the 99 ford F150 that I had previously , Even though the Ford had a bigger engine and supposedly more horsepower.

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  My Tundra - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By scottd - April 14 - 10:40 am

  7 years and the truck looks brand new! Standard Lexus engine was a dream in this truck. No repairs have been needed, only one set of tires and 3 new batteries (eats them up for some reason?). Mileage, Im still getting 21 mpg around town and 28 highway! Would have to offer me a lot to trade, all new trucks cant come close.

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  Just another Happy Toyota Customer - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By bill1029 - March 28 - 10:00 am

  I have been eyeing the Tundra since its introduction in 2000, and continued to read the reviews. I have driven the Ford F-150 and the Chevy 1500. I was impressed with both. I went and drove the Toyota; It did not "blow the doors" off the competition but did feel like a solid pickup truck with a very comfortable ride. I honestly do not have a pickup truck to do the heavy duty farm work (or I would have purchased the V8 version). I need a comfortable commuter with the ability to haul stuff when needed.

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  One year post purchase - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By JEC - March 22 - 10:00 am

  I have had my toyota tundra for almost a year now. I love it, it rides like a Lexus. There is no comparing toyota quality with american made vehicles if you did comparisons based on that alone Toyota wins hands down. My only complaint is the difficulty in parking you have with this vehicle. Compared to other vehicle of the same size and class the turning radius is much smaller.

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  A fine truck - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By Stan Gilbert - March 22 - 10:00 am

  Overall, a very fine quality product. Fun to drive. Very solid. Have 5500 miles on it. 4.7 V-8 is very quiet,powerful;I get 15 mpg around town (the same as my old 94 Nissan 4X4 3 litre V-6 pickup. I have TRD, but prefer a more "taunt - supple" -ride. Very roadable and stable tho in cross winds. Very quiet at highway speeds; But where my left elbow and left knee rest on door is cheap fabric. Already shows wear. Right armrest is fabric and will soil easily. Wear areas shold be vinyl. Tranny, or driveline, "bumps" on downshift coming to a stop, even 3 - 8 seconds after stop. Dealers say "they all do it". Hope its durable!

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  Great truck! - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By mustafa - March 4 - 10:00 am

  This truck is great! The only regret I have about buying it, is that I chose the V6 model (I have to go to school, SDSU, which is 35 miles away, each way). I would strongly suggest the consumer to buy the V8 iforce model. Anyways, this truck is awesome, I hope to trade it in for the 2004 model, which is improved greatly. The back seats are enlarged.

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  Toyota Trundra 4x2 - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By James Marlowe - February 14 - 10:00 am

  Valve train start-up is noisy. Harsh ride even being a 4x2. Smaller interior than the other makers; 90% of a Chevy or Ford. Body squeaks. Fuel mileage averages around 17 mpg. Lacks stopping power. Horn sounds the same as a subcompact. If you want a full-size pick-up, buy American.

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  2001 V8 Tundra - 2002 Toyota Tundra
  By minder1 - February 8 - 10:00 am

  If you want the best mid- to full- size pickup this is it for regular use, this is it! If you want an oversize truck for towing extra large loads (above 7500 lbs.) and are willing to compromise on quality/reliability buy a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. This vehicle is clearly superior and is an excellent tow vehicle for loads under 7500 lbs. The Lexus derived V8 is amazing. Unlike a previous reviewer, always test drive before you buy. I am 61" and seating is very spacious.