Dt*: the contact stated having other problems after recall #05v225000 regarding suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint was performed in 07/06. During the month of 08/06, there was a beeping sound and an unknown light on the dashboard illuminated intermittently, when the vehicle made left turns, or switched lanes. This occurred many times, prior to the incident which occurred on 08/28/06. While changing lanes at 55 MPH on a dry highway on 08/28/06, the steering wheel and brakes locked up. Also, a vibration was felt coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle pulled over and was turned off. It restarted immediately and the steering wheel unlocked. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The following day, the contact drove to work, contacted the dealer who had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The service manager determined that the problems was due to the rear brakes. Both rear brakes were replaced, but the problem persisted. When driven out of the parking lot, the beeping and steering locking had stopped, but the vehicle began pulling to the right. A passerby alerted the contact that part of the steel belts was sticking out of both front tires. On 09/29/06, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who replaced the front tires and determined that the front alignment was in the negative. On 09/29/06, another dealership was contacted, and determined that an investigation would be conducted. The contact expressed that the recall work performed without realignment was what caused the damage to the front tires.
2002 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the recall work for the federal safety agency recall # 05v225000, pertaining to the lower ball joint, was unable to be performed on the vehicle within the noted 24 hours. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined the repair would take 2 days. The contact stated that the dealer refused to provide a loaner vehicle during that time. The service manager was consulted, who was unable to address the issue. The manufacturer was consulted, who offered to send out paperwork for an investigation.
On april 17th at 5:45 am while driving on I-465, I felt a loss of steering in the wheel. I did nothing to the wheel, as one would normally do when driving on ice. I was driving in the middle lane, the vehicle crashed into the highway divider and then careened off the road. A carmel police officer came to the scene and an accident report was entered. Front ball joint(s) failed and front wheel folded under vehicle; this resulted in the loss of steering and crash on interstate highway. The vehicle hit the concrete highway divider and then bounced across the interstate and off the road. When the vehicle was examined at the repair facility it was suggested that the cause of the accident was the failure of the ball joint. It appears that the lower ball joint(s) were not replaced. The old assembly(s) do not appear to have been touched. There is a consistent pattern of rust on the assembly(s) and nuts that have not been disturbed. I spoke with a toyota representative and was told that my vehicle id was a part of the recall ssc 50j or the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v225000. I was also told that the work had been completed at obrien toyota on september 9th 2005. The ssc 50j completion label was not applied to the vehicle. I called the dealership the first part of may and spoke with the service manager, dan johnson, who assured me that the part had been replaced on both front suspensions. He stated that this service was performed by joe, who was one of his best mechanics. My complaint is either that the recalled part was not replaced or that the replacement part does not work.
2002 4runner was unstable after purchase, consumer had tires replaced and an alignment. Front and rear tires blew out. Consumer received letter of front suspension ball joints after accident occurred. *ts
2002 toyota 4runner front end makes loud noises, when going over high bumps and some stiffness in steering. *ts the battery needed to be replace due to little or no fluids, noises were coming from the front end, the shock were leaking, and transmission fluid was leaking. The consumer requested a replacement of the front suspension/lower ball joints and the leaking shocks at no cost.
Shortly after purchasing my 4 runner, I noticed a distinct shaking and shuddering of the frnt end and especially in the steering wheel. It really became impossible t take he vehicle over 65 MPH. I have taken the car in for service and was always told the same thing. There is no problem . I have had new tires put on the car, new brakes and yet the car continues to vibrate to the point that I am now afraid to drive the vehicle. The stering is absolutely maddening and I fear a fatal crash. Toyota folsom lake refuses to admit there is a problem and will do nothing. The 2002 toyota wa recalled for the seals failing on the windows. I took it in and they supposedly fixed the seals. They now hang down for all the world to see. Great impression for toyota manufacturing company.when you apply the brakes the whole car goes into spasms like it is going to fall apart. The toyota 4 runner is a piece of trash and definitely a lemon from day one. I for one, will never purchase another japanese made car because they do not stand behind their warranties. I have heard every excuse made to man, and in this case, woman. What they fail to realize is word of mouth is the best form of advertizing and sales in the world. Would you buy another toyota? Not on your life, because I am afraid it is going to cose me and my children great bodily harm. This car needs to be taken off the highways of the USA. Fortunately we survived a tire blowout and put all new tires on the car.
My car has been shaking in the front when I apply my brakes and also when I get to a speed of about 70mph. I replaced the front brakes and roters on the car, knowing that there was absolutely nothing wrong with them, but no mechanic could figure anything else out and they gave that a shot. I have kept the original brakes and roters to show that they were absolutely fine. I have spent a total of about $133.00 for these repairs with no success. I seen the recall that was posted on the world news on 5/17 and the symptoms that they were describing matched what my SUV was doing. I have not received a recall notice on this problem yet.
Front end failed vehicle got out of control and hit the wall toyota 4 runner yr 2002
April 28, 2005, no injuries. Contact states he was wearing a seat belt. It was rainy. And while driving 45 MPH vehicle lost control and veered to the right. Tried to steer left, but steering wheel would not go left. Applied brakes, and they failed. Then, hit semi trailer truck on left side. Contact has regular maintenance has service records.
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