Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint Problems of Toyota Tundra

Catastrophic ball joint failure (driver side upper ball joint) while driving at slow speed.

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The upper ball joint failed 16 days after the annual inspection. My son drove over a speed bump in an apartment complex and the driver-side front wheel folded under the car. I contacted Toyota and told them they should recall vehicles with this part because of the catastrophic nature of the failure. They dismissed it and claimed ". . . We do not show any recalls or other support programs applicable to the vehicle. " just a few hours before this part failed, my son had been helping friends move. He had been driving down the freeway with three passengers in his truck and the bed of the truck full of furniture. People could have died. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. While driving 65 mph, the driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle slid 100 feet into the median after the failure. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side upper ball joint fractured, which resulted in the driver side wheel detaching. The a arm, rim, tire, calipers, and upper ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 05v22500 (suspension), but the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 268,000.

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The l/f lower ball joint broke while vehicle was being driven, causing a great deal of collateral damage to the following components which need to be repaired and replaced: l/f lower ball joint; l/f knuckle popped out from upper ball joint; rack pinion assembly bind and twisted when left front collapsed; l/f axle shaft popped out and grease out; l/f caliper hose broken; alignment needed as part of repair. Due to failure of l/f ball joint, service tech recommends replacing r/f lower ball joint to avoid another catastrophic failure and danger of injury due to auto crash. Fortunately, the ball joint and all other damage did not occur until driver had exited interstate and was just pulling into a parking lot, otherwise, a serious crash could have ensued with injury to driver. There was no warning with this ball joint failure, truck handled normally until abrupt failure in parking lot. Expense to repair nearly $5000.

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 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front upper ball joint on the passenger side failed and caused the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure occurred due to stress on the ball joint. The contact stated that the driver’s side ball joint was replaced at 276,343 miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a compliant was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 286,911.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle had stalled without warning and the passengers side front tire had dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the upper ball joint, lower ball joint, control arm, abs speed sensor, and rt front brake line leading system had to be replaced. The contact also mentioned NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v013000, and 05v225000 (suspension) however, the contact was not aware of the recall notifications until after the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,360. Mm.

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Upper ball joints, rear springs, brakes front & back, and manual transmission, and O2 sensors too! this is what I have been repairing and was not aware of all of the recalls on my truck! so far I have just repairing it until today, after hearing about the newest recall! I will be calling my dealer Monday. . . .

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2006 Toyota Tundra upper sealed for life ball joints both left and right started leaking from shaft where seal has allowed lube to escape therefore a failed ball joint. Toyota says ball joints are a normal wear items and refused warranty repair on both items and said it was ok for a sealed for life ball joint to leak at the small tapered end of the seal where it connects to the shaft. The boots were not cracked or torn.

My husband first noticed a vibration and said that the steering felt odd in our 2001 Tundra. He was then suddenly surprised when the driver's side front wheel detached and the driver's side front end slammed to the ground. He was lucky because he was driving at a low rate of speed on a secondary road and no collision or injuries occurred. Just minutes before he was driving on a main congested road at a higher rate of speed and this could have caused a major collision and substantial injuries. The Tundra was taken to the local toyato dealer in our town of boone, nc. It has been determined that the lower and upper ball joints separated. We are in the process of contacting Toyota to see why a recall has not been placed and if they are willing to do anything for us. It seems as if there are many reports of this problem and nothing has been done. I cannot believe that Toyota has not recalled these trucks when peoples lives are at risk.

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.

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I am a Toyota fanatic but I am concern about the failure of the ball joint of my 2004 Toyota Tundra. On 9/6/2006 while driving on a local roadway at approximately 25 mph the ball joint of my 2004 Toyota Tundra collapse causing my vehicle's front end to drag on the roadway. I took my vehicle for service three weeks prior for an oil change. On leaving the dealership I felt a difference in the front end, on checking my tire pressure I found it to be at 35 psi. Thinking this was the problem I reduced it to 32 psi. Continuing my drive for an additional hour or so I realized that the reduction in pressure while it made a difference the problem still existed. I returned to my dealership after my weekend trip and informed them of the difference in the feel and sound of my Tundra. They inspected it and told me that there is nothing the technician did to the vehicle that could have caused the difference in the feel and sound of my vehicle. I am currently in contact with Toyota America and the dealership hoping to bring about an amicable resolution to this problem, they indicated that my 2004 Tundra was not part of the ball joint recall campaign.

: the contact stated, the steering began to fail while traveling at 65 mph. , in dry, clear conditions on the freeway. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the highway and slowed to 15 mph. While attempting to stop the front left wheel fell off dislocating the axle. When towed to the service dealer, the mechanic identified the lower front ball joint had fractured and the upper ball joint had been damaged. The manufacturer was contacted. Updated 05/21/07.

: the contact stated the ball joints had been replaced twice. Prior to both failures the steering became difficult. The dealership replaced the right front lower ball joint six months ago under a good will campaign. The left upper ball joint also fractured however the dealership will not repair it at no cost. The manufacturer was alerted who explained there was not a recall.

Driving north on alvernon in the left lane between 37th and palo verde the front left wheel of the 2001 Toyota Tundra separated from the vehicle. The wheel remained under the vehicle attached to the front drive shaft. Failure of the ball joints is suspected. Approximate speed was 40 mph. After separation the vehicle tracked straight for approximate 100 feet, I then controlled the vehicle and move to the far side of the right lane and stopped. Damage to the front wheel drive system, wheel, front bumper, front left panel, abs system and other expected damage occurred. No damage to other vehicles on the road or significant property damage other than damage to the roadway. At this time there are not related physical damage or injury to myself (I was alone when this occurred) or anyone else. Toyota at this time has refused to make repairs of the vehicle due to this mechanical failure. There is a recall NHTSA campaign id 05v225000 for this type of failure, but currently does not include the 2001 year for this make and model.

(1) I left my work at 6:00 am the morning of sept. 22 . I had only gone approx. 2 miles at about 50 mph, when all of a sudden the vehicle started shaking and sparks were flying from under the vehicle until I could get it off the road and stopped. (2) I got out to see what had happened and found the driver side tire off and wedged under the front of the car. I was really shaken about this. In another 10 minutes I would have been driving home through a real windy canyon drive that I commute about 54 miles one-way to work, with mountain on one side and a canyon with river on the other. I definitely could have been killed. We found the lower ball joint down the road . It had been completely sheered at the thread area. I called the bakersfield Toyota dealership and my 2001 Tundra was not covered for this. I also called the Toyota manufacturer and it was not covered for this. I have taken excellent care of my Tundra. I had no clue as to a problem with my ball joints. The ball joint shouldn't have failed like this. (3) I had my Tundra towed to a local brake and front end shop and had the work done there. I had both the upper and lower ball joints on both sides done. It cost me $624. 00.

I was driving in the local streets, and while making a right turn after stopping at a red light, the front passenger side of the vehicle suddenly collapsed with no warning. I was traveling at most 10 mph. The vehicle has never showed any sign of failure or noise until that day. After I pulled over to the side of the road, I got out of the vehicle to inspect the car and found the ball joint in upper control arm had completely tear itself apart from the wheel hub. Fortunately for me, no serious damage to the car other than the failed components and worn tires due to my having to drag the car on the side of the tire to pull over to safety occurred. I was not injured in the incident, but had I been driving on the highway at the time of failure, I wouldn't be here typing this. Afterwards, we had aaa tow the car to a local dealership to see whether Toyota will take responsibility of the failure of its part.

The front end steering rack let go, then the ball joints let go and the whole front end fell out causing 4,500. 00 in damage as well as injury to my back.

While driving 60 mph the ball joints failed. It came completely from under the truck. There was no warning. There was no accidents. Consumer contacted the dealer. There were no recalls.

While driving 5 mph driver's front side collapsed. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints snapped, and needed to be replaced.

While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked. The consumer could not control the vehicle while crossing into oncoming traffic lanes and coming to a stop on the shoulder. The consumer noticed that the lower ball joint had separated and the tire (wheel assembly) had folded under the passenger side of the vehicle.

Consumer wheel on 2002 Toyota Tundra collapsed. *** no answer required*** * ts the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. The consumer received a recall notice after the incident had occurred.

While making a left turn at about 25 mph the passenger side lower ball joint separated. This caused the upper ball joint to separate and the wheel folded up under the vehicle. The c. V. Shaft and inner fender were also damaged. My extended warranty company informed me that the sealed ball joint had no lubricant in it. The truck has an empty load most of the time. Pe04040_cat.