the left front suspension lower arm making weird noises while driving. Looks like it is related to open recall on same model "t he left front suspension lower arm may have an improperly manufactured bolt hole where it connects to the ball joint." But my vehicle in not included in open recall - called up toyota customer service and they asked me to go thru the federal safety agency.
2014 Toyota Camry: ball joint or control arm failure
5 of the 455 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Camry describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
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What owners say
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at AAA for an inspection, the technician informed her that the control arm had detached from the ball joint. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I filed several complaints about the tires bouncing and excessive vibration coming from the front end of the vehicle. I was told by the dealer that it was a tire problem, and that I should try 40 lbs. Of air instead of the recommended 35 lbs. I contacted a local bridgestone dealer and was told not to exceed the recommended pressure. The toyota dealer acknowledged there were a lot of similar complaints and that it was the fault of the tires,. I have 12,000 miles on the car and the front tires are worn out and toyota is refusing to de anything. I believe the problem is caused by the ball joints or front end suspension, but can't get anywhere with toyota. If it's an ongoing tire problem as the dealer says why hasn't it been addressed. If it is a manufacturing defect why hasn't it been addressed. At 50 miles an hour the tires start to bounce and shimmy and the vibration can be felt in the steering wheel. The car feels unsafe at highway speeds.
Driving down highway at 60mph. Vehicle down the road slowed to enter merchant lot. Applied brake. Something snapped, steering locked, wheels locked, tires kicked out. Total loss of control of the vehicle. Skidded down the road until impacting the other vehicle on the side, pushing it back into traffic and continuing several feet until coming to rest in the ditch about 30 feet from several vehicles in the merchant lot. Tie rod broke. No airbags deployed, though I was told it was because of where my vehicle was hit was why they didn't deploy.
I called toyota (customer experience center) to get more detailed recall information related to my make/model vehicle. The recent recall is for the 2014 toyota camry- steering control loss; front lower suspension arm/ball joint. I am a consumer and it is my right to get detailed information on this issue related to my make/model vehicle. The representative from toyota refused to provide me with any information.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
- Risk
- Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 14V715000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Toyota Camry ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2014 Toyota Camry?
5 of 455 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Camry (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Toyota Camry?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Toyota Camry
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