Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Honda Accord

I own 07 Accord everything has been working properly I have owned about 2 years no problems yesterday going about 30 miles an hour my passenger lower ball joint broke of and the axle broke as well it was scary no prior signs or indicators that something like this would happen.

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The driver side lower ball joint spontaneously failed at 106000 miles. No creaking, whining, clunking, or any indication that it was failing. There were no cracks in the boot and the vehicle drove fine prior to the failure.

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Jan. 2015 traveling at 25 to 30 mph, driver front lower ball joint separated causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, which resulted in disabling vehicle, seperated cv shaft and fender damage. No injuries and had to have towed. May 2015 traveling 20 to 25 mph, passenger lower ball joint separated causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, resulted in disabling vehicle and damage to fender. Local police were called, no injuries and vehicle towed. July 2016 backing out of driveway, passenger front lower ball joint separated, causing wheel to turn sideways in wheel well, resulted in disabling vehicle, damage to fender, separated cv shaft, and dented the oil pan, no injuries. There is a fault in the design of the lower ball joint placement, the weight of the vehicle is naturally causing the ball to press against the retaining edge of the socket, resulting in metal on metal contact causing the retaining edge to wear resulting in separation of the ball joint. The only way to correct this would be to redesign the front suspension steering knuckle and lower control arm. The ball joint should be pressed into the socket with weight on the wheels not pulling it apart. My only suggestions until something is done about this, is go to a service garage and have them check the ball joints with a pry bar between the steering knuckle and lower control arm, if there is movement have it replaced and keep your receipts. Just shaking the wheel by hand isn't enough to see the movement. Do not pick the vehicle up by the lower control arm, it can result in control arm bushing separation.

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As I slowed to make a u-turn (turning the steering wheel left) on a residential street, the right front lower ball joint broke. The car collapsed on to that wheel and the engine stalled. The right axle was pulled out in the process. As I waited for the tow truck I looked and noticed the shaft where the screw connects to the ball joint was split in half. It was a loud frightening moment and now that wheel was sticking out away from the car with the other still in place. I lifted the car up with the jack. . . The cars fender edge collapsed onto that tire and I was afraid the sharp pressure could make it blow. I am thankful this happened on a residential street with no traffic at a low speed. I had just finished driving the car about 20 miles that morning and wondered what if this would have broken on me on the freeway going through a hilly curve or hitting a pothole. The car was able to be repaired. The ball joint and axle where replaced but it could have been worst was the message the tow truck driver told me, and I knew it also.

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I have a 1998 Honda Accord when I call Honda to let them know my car is stalling while driving they tell me this is not a covered recall on my certain car for my VIN also the lower ball joints are not covered but they have a recall for the parts on line for other 1998 cars but it is crazy neither of these items are covered on my car.

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I'm the owner of 1997 Honda Accord lx. Recently, I have checked safercars. Gov website to see if my car has any outstanding recalls pending. Yet,I have found one suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint. For vehicles year 1997-1998 Honda Accord's. I have contacted Honda on 09 Dec 13 at which time I was informed that my VIN does not qualify my vehicle for a recall. I'm very concerned about this ,since it may cause sudden vehicle deceleration and sudden loss of power and steering controllability could be also be affected. Safety is our biggest concern to me and my family. Please if you can help me resolve this issue.

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The lower ball joint separated --the front suspension collapsed, breaking the axle and rim of front left tire and turned the left tire sideways. Upon researching the cost of the ball joints on the internet I found that there was a recall dated 5/10/99 for 1997 Honda Accords for the exact same problem. . . My vehicle was not included in the recall.

I was traveling southbound i75 in third lane of traffic from right hand emergency strip. The front of the vehicle began to shake. At which point I heard a loud boom from the left front portion of the vehicle, as if the tire gave out. I made my way as close to the shoulder as I could. I saw that the left front tire was dismanteled from the car and completely turned backwards. After having car towed to repair shop and fixed they gave me the lower ball joint which was booke in two pieces and said that it failed and caused all the damage.

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The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph the front end of the vehicle fell on the ground causing the brakes and the steering knuckle to fail. The passenger side front wheel also separated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected it, confirmed that the front axle was broken and the lower ball joint separated. The manufacturer would not offer any assistance with the repairs because they stated the failure was caused by driver error. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 26,000.

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Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint summary: vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. Consequences: this condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced. My car VIN is not listed under this recall but I just had an estimate to fix those exact parts. The swaybar bushing is breaking According to the dealership service manager but I cannot afford to remedy the situation. I am afraid something bad will happen as I must drive over 2,300 miles this week. Is there any way to see if Honda's recall will expand its vehicles it covers under this safety issue?.

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact felt the front end of the vehicle wobble. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently. While the contact was driving in reverse, the wheel separated from the ball joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the lower ball joints on the front driver side separated. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 99v069000 (component: suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The front suspension, control arm and lower ball joints are becoming worn and causing loose suspension.

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the drive shaft disengaged because the left ball joints failed. This condition caused the engine to stall. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 99v069000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 155,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an extremely loud noise while at traffic lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected where it was determined that the front ball joints were loose. The contact was given an estimate of $339. 00, no repairs have been made. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA campaign number: 99v069000, suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint were directly related to the failure; however, the VIN didn't qualify. The manufacturer offered no compensation. The failure mileage was 158,000. Updated 10/23/09 updated 10/27/09.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While slowing down the vehicle at 10 mph, the front driver's side wheel failed and detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front ball joint failed. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. A repair estimate has not yet been provided. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v069000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint); therefore, no compensation would be provided. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe and that it should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the front suspension collapsed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the ground. A police report was not filed, but the contact suffered injuries from the crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the body damage and lower ball joints were repaired. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 250,876.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. After placing fuel in the vehicle and shifting it into gear, the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic's shop. The mechanic installed a temporary lower ball joint so that the contact could drive to a local dealer. Once at the dealer, the contact was informed that the ball joint separated from the frame. A recall related to the failure was found, but the dealer stated that the VIN was not included. The dealer repaired the ball joints on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 154,112. Updated 07/29/08. Recall # 99v069000. The consumer also stated the transmission made a grinding noise when it was in gear. The transmission had a leak as well. Updated 07/29/08.

I am writing in regards to a 2001 Honda Accord that I own. I have close to 76,000 miles, and I have always done every recommended service with a local Honda dealer here in canandaigua , NY. On June 21, 2007 I took the Honda to dealer for a noise in the rear of the car, it turned out to be rear stabilizer joints, both of them were replaced. Not even a week later, I am driving home from a short trip and hear this loud pop like my tire blew up. I had no idea what was happening, the next thing I knew something was scraping the road, and I could see some smoke in the rear view mirror, I somehow stopped the car and my mother and I get out. Fortunately, we weren't killed, a lower ball joint separated and pulled the axle out of the transmission and fluid leaked all over. I never expected this from a Honda, especially when I took good care of the car. My next question was the life expectancy of a lower ball joint,was it something that could go or break apart. Also, I would like to know how this could happen with no warning signs. When repairing the car I had the dealer check the other ball joints on the other side, and they noticed some play or movement in them. So they replaced the upper and lower ball joints on the other side. Which was also odd to me that 3 out of 4 ball joints needed replacement at such low mileage. I had the car inspected at the Honda dealer in October 2006, and during an inspection I understood that ball joints were to be looked at. If so, how come I was not informed of any rust in the ball joints at that time. How could they possibly have gotten so bad in 8 months time to cause such a catastrophe.

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1999 Honda Accord lx front right wheel ball joint broke.

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1997 Honda Accord. The consumer stated that the driver's side front lower ball joint had completely broke off while in motion, at 30 mph causing the consumers vehicle to go off of the road. This damaged the under carriage, bent the rim and damaged the tire and axle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the problem was a catastrophic failure of the ball joints. The mechanic said that the upper ball joint may have been damaged. Honda stated that there was a recall for these vehicles, but did not include this vehicle due to VIN. The consumer sustained injuries, as well as neck and back pain. This happened on October 17, 2005. (11/22/05) refer to recall campaign #99v069000.

1997 Honda Accord. Dealership was not honoring extended warranty. American Honda sent the consumer campaign I 98-081 for extended warranty. Went online for a recall that NHTSA had for lower ball joints. American Honda ran consumer's VIN on website and they said that the lower ball joints did not need to be replaced, but they were going to replace the oil. Vehicle would be ready on tomorrow by noon. The lower ball joint was confirmed and there was no issue with them. The issue was for the dealership to honor the extended warranty that Honda issued. The service manager said it was not in their interest to let other customers know about safety needs. .

I have a 1997 Honda Accord, with ball joint problems. The consumer was not aware of the ball joint recall and the air condition recall on the vehicle when it was sold to her. The vehicle had to be towed because the ball joint failed.

Consumer was driving at 30 mph when the right front passenger wheel came off. Vehicle was towed, and it was determined that the lower ball joints separated, and the axle cracked. Manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in the ball joint NHTSA recall 99v069000. . . . . As aresult, of broken lower ball joint right front wheel detached and was lodged undeneath the body of the vehicle. The front end was on the ground, and fluid was leaking all over the road. Consumer called aaa and vehicle was towed t a local mechanic, who identified the problem as a broken right side lower ball joint. However, it was obvious to the mechanic that this was not a typical problen, and was not the result of naural wear. There was a technical servic ebulletin which applied to this vehicle. Mechanic replaced lower ball joint and cracked axle. In addition, had the ball joint on the other side replaced, even though it seemed to be tight, as a precaution so that this would not happen again.

While traveling 25 mph the front driver's side wheel separated from the axle (ball joint failure), causing sudden deceleration and steering lost. Also the ignition key was able to be turned to the off position and removed even though the transmission was not set to park. The consumer stated that Honda issued a recall for both problems that his vehicle experienced, however the consumer was told his vehicle was not included. (recalls 03v423000 & 99v069000).

Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall#99v06900, lower ball joint. Dealer will not repair because VIN# was not included.

The front lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

Right front ball joint collapsed -separated from suspension, luckily while entering a driveway, at slow speed - car became immobile. This recall exists as campaign #99v069000 for this year and model, but According to Honda, not for this car's VIN number. Leads me to think that this is more prevalent than at first thought.

While driving the lower front of the vehicle fell to the ground and the wheels graved in. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership who indicated that the lower ball joints had broken off. Consumer had part replaced,and several months later another ball joint broke off. Consumer seems to think this vehicle has a defect in the ball joints. Ph.

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While driving ball joint broke and vehicle narrowly avoided a collision. Consumer discoverd there was a recall, 99v069, on the lower ball joint and requested reimbursment, however the request was denied, consumer was informed that the vehicle identification number did not apply to vehicle.

There is a recall for a 97 Honda Accord that matches the problem with my vehicle. I contacted Honda motor company and they gave me the run around and said that my VIN does not match any recalls for this problem. I also wanted to know the build date of my vehicle, you would think they would know that since they built it, no information was given, they don't know. Nhtsa campaign id #99v069000.

While making a turn passenger's side lower ball joint fell out, causing vehicle to collapse. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle was not included. Dealer will be notified.

Consumer took vehicle in for recall (99v-069) of the lower ball joint repair, eight months later cumsumer recieved reminder card stating repair had not been performed yet. Nlm.

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, pedal is very hard, and there isn't any power steering. Also some type of noise is coming from the vehicle due to lower ball joins wearing out. .

Both lower ball joints cracked in half, which caused damage to the axle. The consumer replaced both ball joints. Please provide further details.

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