2001 Toyota Sequoia: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jan 17, 2023 · Suspension · CA

Complete failure and separation of the lower ball joint. Caused the wheel to fall off, damaging the front fender and jamming the front door making the door stuck closed. Fortunate we did not crash into anything and kill anyone. A very close call.

Filed Jun 2, 2018 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · TX

Second time this left tire has came off while driving it's happened once on drivers side cvs joint ball joints and spindle is messed up nothing was hit wasn't driving crazy tire just came off it's kerps being on going issue

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Suspension · 250,000 miles · WI

Driver side lower ball joint failure. Replaced ball joint september 25 2017 with o'reilly auto parts "master pro" part number k90262. Part failed after exiting highway at the top of off ramp. Speed at failure approximately 5 MPH. Speed 10 seconds earlier approximately 70 MPH.

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Suspension · 280,000 miles · CO · crash

I am the original owner. The ball joints have failed on both sides, with the wheels falling off while driving. At speed, my family would have been killed -twice! The wheels have fallen off twice. I have kept this vehicle in excellent repair. I have owned 4 toyotas and currently own three. Ball joints should not fall apart under any circumstances. Toyota has a recall for this problem back to 2004. However, they refused to stand by me on this, even after I paid over $2200 for the last repair. This is a dangerous situation for all sequoias prior to 2004. I can probably get a photo of the wheel off of the car where it skidded to a stop.

Filed Apr 18, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 135,000 miles · NC

2001 toyota sequoia was recalled due to corrosion of the frame. All parts such as the back plates for the brakes, tie rod ends, stabilizer bars, and many more attached had rust when it went into the shop. However, toyota did not care that the rust had spread. I could have wrecked several times due to the negligence of toyota. It has been costly and the car is not the same since the transfer of the frame. Rust spreads as cancer and is as deadly when it is under your car. I will have to spend thousands of dollars to ensure the safety of my family.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 170,000 miles · NJ

Driving down road and drivers side front end dropped; the vehicle just seized. The ball joint snapped and the tire buckled on the vehicle there was no brakes or steering. Fortunately I had just exited a major highway onto a straight secondary road when this occurred. I feel if this had happened on the highway I would have been in a major accident; which would have included multiple other vehicles as well..

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 167 miles · TX

Lower ball joint went bad. Had it fixed three times fir the same issue and it still is not working right. I was told by automatic that it could be a manufacturer damage because the ball joints it should not keep wearing out.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Suspension · 200,600 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the driver's side front lower ball joint failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 200,600.

Filed Oct 9, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 165,000 miles · LA · crash

Last year my car while traveling at a speed of 50 MPH just collapsed. My ball joints fell completely off. My the grace of god I wasn't killed because I was on the interstate. I have since had it repaired but not by a toyota dealer. At the time as now, all my lights were lit vsc trac, ABS etc. I have had this problem throughout having this toyota and it has been very costly. Now as we speak my car is at a dealer and I can only imagine they will tell me it's the faulty computer chip. I will also have them check for rust since I'm hearing of all these cases of rust. My car has been in tip top shape due to my husbands knowledge of cars. However, some of these reports appear to be incidents beyond our control. I'm lucky to be alive. I guess if I had been killed toyota would still be denying their product is faulty. I would like toyota to step up and pay for some of these issues I've had and if my car needs this expensive computer chip..ABS is engaging my brakes they pay for it. This is the second time I've made a report and I haven't heard anything from toyota...

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Suspension · 152,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated when he stopped the vehicle, the entire suspension system collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where the contact was informed that the lower ball joint on the front driver's side fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 152,000. Updated evoq 10/25/11.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Suspension · 273,505 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the right side of the vehicle collapsed down onto the tires as the lower ball joints fractured. The vehicle was then maneuvered to the side of the road because it was no longer drivable. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The dealer also informed the contact that she would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 273,505. Updated 01/03/12*lj updated 01/04/12

Filed May 28, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 212,000 miles · CA

Thursday may 20th 2001 ball joint failed on left front, doing 35mph. Wheel came off. Recall starting with sequoias manufactured august 2001. Mine was manufactured may 2001. My vehicle was not under recall so they refused to fix it and the dealer wants $4800 for the repairs. They cited on the estimate that reason for failure is "unknown". They stated the right side ball joint is fine but they suggest replacing it for another $500. I was could have had a car full of teenagers going down the freeway at the time, my daughter wanted me to drive carpool for a field trip, luckily I couldn't drive for them.