Two problems related to front suspension upper 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle dropped with a loud noise. The contact discovered that the axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the axle, lower ball joint, upper ball joint and tie rod would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 198,164.
While driving about 65 mph, with no warning whatsoever the right front drivers side tire came off the vehicle. Upon inspection of the tire, the ball bearing, rotor, etc was there but the shaft was broken in half. No accident occurred. Mechanics observed that the shaft had broken in half and had never seen anything of this sort. No repairs have yet to be made. Infect, the rotor and the ball bearing, nut are still on the tire.