Ball Joint problems of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was coasting into a fuel station, the front passenger side ball joint detached from the tire independently and without an impact. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to Toyota of whittier (located at 14577 e, whittier blvd, whittier, CA 90605, (562) 222-5386). The dealer diagnosed that the ball joint became loose and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension) in 2005. The manufacturer provided case number: 1902250627. The contact stated that the recall repair failed. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

While traveling at about 40 mph, right front passenger wheel suddenly and unexpectedly broke off at the ball joints. The tire folded under the chassis and the truck skidded to a stop in the road shoulder.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle inadvertently turned left and crashed into an embankment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front suspension ball joint fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that she had not received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that they were turning in a parking lot and the front driver side wheel went to the ground. The contact stated that the ball joint spit. The contact found NHTSA recall campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension) ball joint and was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage and current mileages was 180,000. Rl.

Purchased used vehicle from private seller. On the first day of use, after obtaining new title, tags, insurance coverage, the check engine light came on. The following day scheduled service w/ the local Toyota dealer. Upon inspection was told that the truck needed a catalytic converter and there was a recall for the lower front ball joints that the dealer will replace for free. The dealer had to order the parts. After receiving the parts and upon start of the repairs, I received a phone informing me that the frame was rusted and the vehicle is deemed unsafe to drive. I was given an 800 phone number to call and deal directly with Toyota corporate office. I am patiently awaiting for a response.

2003 Toyota Tacoma would not steer safely. Upon inspection mechanic determined the vehicle needed new tires due to the vehicle being out of alignment. Consumer was not notified of a recall regarding the brakes. The Toyota dealer refused to replace the right and left ball joint useless the consumer paid for the repairs.