Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right and front driver's side wheel detached from underneath the vehicle, causing the vehicle to skid across the highway before coming to a stop. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front driver's side ball joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was damage to the subframe of the vehicle caused by the detached wheel. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 233,500.

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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.

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I had my lower ball joint separate from the knuckle. Luckily I was in a parking lot. I see that there was a recall on the lower ball joint for 02 Tundra. So I do I go about getting a refund for what I had to spend.

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Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While driving 5 mph, the front driver's side wheel fractured and the lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.

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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.

The lower ball joints on these first generation Tundras are all prone to early failure when using any other brand than oem. I have talked to dozens of first gen owners and all agree the lower ball joints on the trucks are a huge weak point. I had my driver's side front wheel come off of my truck while turning down a street in a busy intersection, causing extensive damage to my Tundra. The wheel went about 50 feet and stopped by colliding with a parked car. The suspension of my truck also caused damage to the road.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While driving 10 mph, the lower ball joint separated without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the lower ball joint. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer (american tire & wheel inc, 115 mall st, hot springs, ar 71913) and they checked and replaced all the parts at the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-331-4331 and stated that the recall had already been repaired. Case number: 1709200139 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side tire. The vehicle became inoperable as the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. As a result, the front of the vehicle hit the ground. The contact was able to pull the vehicle towards the right side shoulder of the beltway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints fractured, damaged the abs sensor, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While driving 65 mph, the steering became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the front driver side suspension fractured, which caused the wheel to buckle under the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower ball joint loosened, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle dropped to the left twice. The during the second drop the contact noticed that metal to metal was rubbing on the lower ball joint. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the lower control arm was resting on the vehicle wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball joint separated and damaged the front suspension and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure 150,000. Aw.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 40 mph, an abnormal grinding sound emitted from the driver side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the driver side lower ball joint was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Frist time comeing down my road going 30 miles per hr l right upper and lower ball joint broke tire went under the truck. Second time the left upper and lower ball joint broke turning a corner. Third time it happen I just got off of the hwy and the lower ball joint broke. I am afied to drive it .

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 2001 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger side wheel detached from the axle and caused the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the lower ball joint on the front passenger side failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

I went over a speed bump in a parking lot and the front drivers side wheel fell off and was wedged under the fender. The mechanic and tow truck drive said that the lower ball joint failed.

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.

While traveling very slowly down a smooth, dry dirt road my driver's side lower ball joint snapped. Luckily I wasn't going fast in traffic. The truck is at a repair shop right now. I contacted Toyota's customer service, but haven't gotten a reply. On Toyota's offical web site I entered my VIN to search for outstaning recalls and got this answer, " there are no open safety recalls or special service campaigns for your vehicle. " after an internet search, I learned very quickly that this is common with first generation Tundras. Why on earth hasn't Toyota addressed this issue. I'm very thankful that I was going slow and nobody was hurt or killed. With the number driver's side lower ball joint failures being reported, there are surely that many more that are not being reported. How can Toyota legally not admit there is a flaw and make these trucks safe for it's customers to drive?.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph over a bridge, there was a loud noise and the vehicle immediately lowered. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both the lower and upper ball joints snapped and caused the rear driver side tire to explode from the force of the impact. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was stated that the lower ball joint was fractured and the cv joint was damaged. The manufacturer was alerted of the failure and stated that the contact's VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The driver and passenger suffered mild back pain from the incident. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Was driving home on a 2-lane rural highway when I heard a very loud bang and found my vehicle scraping and skidding down the road for approximately 100 ft. Fortunately, no one was coming from the other direction and no one was behind me. Wound up in the middle of the road. Managed to force the truck onto the left shoulder. After getting out, found the left front wheel flat on the road and jammed up inside the wheel well. Upon further inspection found that the left lower ball joint had snapped off at the bolt holding it onto the a-frame. Out of warranty. Toyota says they won't do anything to help. Looked on internet and found many, many similar experiences with 2001 Tundras. Have scrupulously maintained this vehicle since I bought it new in 2001. This should not be allowed to happen. I could have been killed and I could have killed others. There should be a recall issued re. This problem as has occurred with later year Tundras and Toyota should be held responsible to pay for repairing my truck.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side of the vehicle leaned over the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence, where the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side lower ball joint nut was sheered. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was previously included in and repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

I had just pulled into a gas station and come to a stop when the front end of the truck dropped and landed on the tire. The lower ball joint snapped. Their was a recall on this problem. . . My question is did they really improve this part enough to make it road worthy. . . The parts are still breaking.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after approaching a traffic stop, the entire front end of the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer where they advised the contact that the lower ball joints were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. The current mileage was approximately 166,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

Tl-the contact owns 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle swerved to the right and the driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the upper and lower ball joints snapped, causing the tires to collapse inward and under the vehicle. In addition, the front axle was found to be fractured. The mechanic replaced the lower ball joints, control arm and the axle. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v01300 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 263,000. Kmj.

Vehicle inspected by dealer leak in rack and pinion. Very early at 72,500 miles. Loose lower ball joints. Lower ball joints replaced under recall 10/11/2005 at 28,000 miles. If they are going bad again at 72,500 miles, there is a major problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the mechanic pointed out the failure. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v013000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,571. Kmj.

My sister in law was driving southbound on u. S. Inter state 101. Front left suspension collapse, upper and lower ball joint completely detached from the vehicle, tire blew out on impact, the only thing that is holding the tire was the brake line. I called Toyota on 8-16-12. The call center was out sources and the employee didn't speak english well. I have to explained several times about the incident. He gave me a case #12081161743 and say a case manager would call me within 24 hrs. Twenty minutes later I got a call from the call center. The employee say he will transfer me to a case manager because my case was urgent . A case manager ([xxx]) in California come on line and wanted me to explain everything to her. In the middle of explaining (the fourth time) she hung up on me. I called the call center and again. I have to explain everything again. This time they say they have no record of [xxx] in California and nobody was assigned to my case yet. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Vehicle was being driven approx. 35 mph when ball joint failure occurred. Lower passenger side ball joint was at fault. Ball under socket separated allowing tire to swing 90 degrees and jam under frame. Cv axle was torn from front differential housing upon failure. Differential oil loss occurred. Tie rod, upper ball joint and brake line remained intact. Body damage resulted on front passenger fender.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 05v225000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 153,399.

This is not a complaint, however, I was wondering if there was/is a recall on lower ball joints for 4by2, 4. 7 litre Toyota Tundras, model year 2001.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving 5 mph when the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 73,205 and the current mileage was 73,400.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While attempting to park, the contact noticed that the front driver side tire had detached from the vehicle. She inspected the vehicle and noticed something leaking. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who replaced the axle and lower ball joints. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but they would not repair the damages. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.

There was no warning of an impending failure. While traveling on a straight level interstate highway at 70 mph the front driver-side wheel collapsed under the vehicle. Control was regained and the vehicle was negotiated to the shoulder. Since the front suspension was recently serviced, I suspected an installation error. I later discovered that the lower ball joint had separated. Having not been informed of a multi-year recall, I was unaware of the potential danger that could have been corrected for under $300 during the last servicing. Current repairs are being made at a cost of over $3000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a cracking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly dropped to the ground and the contact was unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop independently and was towed to the contacts home. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the front, driver side upper and lower ball joints were broken and caused the wheel to detach from the vehicle. The failure caused damage to the brake lines, abs lines, lower control arms, drive shaft and control arm shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.