Two problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2000 Tacoma.
Tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 30 mph, the front passenger's side wheel detached from the vehicle without warning. Due to the failure, the passenger's side front end of the vehicle struck the pavement. The vehicle was towed to a private residence. The contact reached out to vann york Toyota (500 eastchester dr, high point, nc 27262) and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to a lower ball joint failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
~tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph, the lower ball joint detached and caused the tire to blow out. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.