Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2001 Toyota Prerunner.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension problems |
My daughter was making a right hand turn on a city street when the ball joint broke away, the left side tire snapped off. It was still stuck to the brake rotor and suspension. It ruined the brake also. The tow truck even had problems picking it up. 2nd the rear end seal has broke away and leaked all the way over to the brake. The tires now lock up when trying to move forward.
Driver's side ball joint fell off resulting in the entire wheel coming off. There was no forwarning of this going to occur. Took it to the local dealer they replaced the lower & upper balljoints and the left lower ball joint. Also, they replaced a tire and replaced a brake hose. They said to bring it back in July and they would replace the ball joints again?! the vehicle has never driven worse than it does now. Since getting it back from repairs it shimmys and shakes severly and does not fell safe.
Took my tacoma in today for spare tire recall. Work was denied due to frame rust. I did not received any notices beforehand until this one. I feel my vehicle is unsafe to drive. I have owned my tacoma since 2003.