12 problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Tundra.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, he depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to engage. As a result, the contact crashed into a small tree that caused a dent in the front bumper. No injuries sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the two lines in the master cylinder was missing the divider. The contact stated that he replaced the brake line, but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that on two separate occasions while making a left turn, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the ball joints had snapped and failed. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving 2 mph, the lower ball joint separated without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the lower ball joint. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-331-4331 and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. Case number: 1709200106 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 247,000.
Vehicle driven: 2000 Toyota Tundra: on July 11, 2015 I was traveling at about 70 mph in the far left lane when the front driver side tire and wheel broke off the vehicle. The front side of the truck impacted the pavement, and the truck began swerving. I tried to stop the truck, but the brakes were not functioning. Consequently, I then had to use my strength to steer the truck to the shoulder and wait for the truck to lose momentum since the brakes were not functioning. I managed to steer the truck to the shoulder after about a mile of trying to control the vehicle and waiting for it to slow down. I suspect that the lower ball joint on this vehicle are defective and led to the accident. Newer models of this vehicle have been investigated by NHTSA for issues regarding the lower ball joints.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the lower ball joint separated from the socket and the lower a frame dropped. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact also mentioned that the original ball joint failed when the vehicle was inspected. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, replaced the ball joint but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 310,000.
The lower ball joint on my 2000 Toyota Tundra went out while driving at a speed less then 30 mph it only has 69,000. Miles this could have been deadly if we where on a main road, or even going at a higher speed. . . . . .
----- original message ----- bill wise ; Toyota@consumer-follow-up. Com sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 8:53 am subject: website inquiry it turns out that I have to replaced another "left front axle, front axle seals, bearings, plus lower ball joint\seals", again, because the bearing and the booth (seals) leaks which makes the bearings to dry out and broke loose and landed right on top of the lower ball joint which causes the damaged to the lower ball joint, too. According to my memory, I had replaced "the whole entire front end "drive axle", and both front lower ball joint in 2006 and they were not installed correctly, so I did took it to your Toyota's shop in order to get it fixed right and. With parts and labors, I've paid you guys almost $2,000. 00, which only last me little over 3 years and then it's start over again. This is the second time, that the "left front driver axle" and it's bearing gave out on me, and luckily, both times, I have noticed the noise and pulled over in to the parking lot in time, other wise, my truck causes the accident and\or some one could have got hurt or kill. This meant, I have to spend another $2,000. 00 more dollars just to have the same thing done to my truck again. I know I can save money by having my friends to help me fix, but I don't want to take that chance because this is the second times the "left driver side (front axle) went out on me and I don't want to be responsible for hurting anyone or might be worst. Please advise. According to bills of service from Toyota dealer shop: c: perform 4-wheel alignment aln had to readjust entire front end (front axle) d: rear axle seals leaking, price repair axle replaced both rear axle seals/bearings. Replaced left front axle bearing. Resurfaced.
While driving at approx. 50 mph, with no warning the right front suspension came apart. The tire folded underneath and the truck skidded to a stop. Fortunately we were on a 2 lane macadam road. There were no injuries. The truck was towed to a garage where the mechanic replaced the upper and lower ball joints right hand side, right hand drive shaft, and inner and out tie-rod ends and a new tire.
2000 Tundra pickup truck lower ball joint failure.
: the contact stated while driving 60mph on the interstate, the front driver's side lower ball joint fractured and punctured the left front tire without warning. The contact managed to pull over on the side of the road without incident. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the front lower ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted.
A loud noise was coming from the front of the vehicle, and the driver was able to pull over. The truck collapsed to the ground. The driver was able to get out of the truck, and observed that driver's front wheel sheared off. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the right lower ball joint and driver's wheel needed to be replaced.
(1)lower ball joint failure at front left. Ball joint analysis indicates metallurgical incompatability of ball and cup. No warning prior to failure resulting to on road accident. Front tyre and braking system damaged. Strut damaged, chasis crooked, front axle damaged. (2) frequent front brake vibrations, changed over ten times.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact was having problems with the front and rear brakes. He did research and found technical service bulletins (tsbs),tsbbr00402 and tsbbr00403. The pro brakes were not holding and vibrating . This made the stopping of the vehicle seem dangerous. He contacted the dealership, and they told him to bring vehicle in for service, and has currently not done so. He contacted the manufacturer, and they told him that they were not going to do anything about the problem because it was a wear and tear. The vehicle only has 29,000 miles on it. This occurred at freeway speeds, and at hard braking. The tsbs stated that the brakes may not grab , causing the front rotors to overheat and warp. There was a recall 05v225000 on the 2002 Toyota Tundra for a lower ball joints. Also, steering was hard, and when turning the steering wheel it made a pounding sound. The contact has been having brake problems for about three years, and t front suspension problem for about two months. Updated 11/29/05.