Steering loss and separation of the ball joints from socket causing a crash. At the time the two failures occurred, it caused the front passenger side wheel & tire to buckle under vehicle causing the vehicle to skid between 250 feet to 300 feet before stopping. This incident proved that the vehicle was completely uncontrollable due to the failure of manufactured parts on this vehicle. Notice of such "recall from toyota" could of prevented this incident if a notice was received. Further, I never received a notice of any kind with respect to the recall on the lower ball joints and steering loss. It wasn't discovered until vehicle had been towed to the toyota dealership and was inspected by the mechanic. This vehicle had been in a different toyota dealership prior to this incident (approx. 4-6 months ago) in which was still not brought to my attention by the service department.
2002 Toyota Sequoia suspension complaints
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In 8/06 I noticed a roaring/grinding noise coming from my end. L. Bearing replaced x2. Problem remained. Then replaced the right front bearing. Still to no avail. I then took my car to toyota in tampa who stated the replaced bearing had been pressed in too tight. I took my car back to the mechanic who then took the entire assembly over toyota in clearwater to replace the entire assembly. Still no resolution. Tire problem? So, I took it back to the tire kingdom who put on new michelin cross terrain SUV tires. Problem remained. So I took it back to them and they then put on a new set of michelin ltx tires. Problem remained. So, I then took it to collisiontec in clearwater, thinking that perhaps tire kingdom might have bent something when they originally rotated the tires. (the certified toyota mechanic had previously inspected everything under my car when he first had it but had been unable to detect any damage). Collisiontec drove the car and did an initial inspection, but could not detect anything. They have asked to have me bring the car back so that they can keep it for a week and do a complete inspection. In the meantime, my check engine light came on and the vsc/vtc light came on, so I took it back to the toyota mechanic. The o2 sensor needs to be fixed/replaced. To fix the vsc/vtc toyota doesn't sell the one part needed, only the complete set for $900! This is all on top of the original roar/grinding/vibration problem which still exists!! Reapairs now up to 2k & no resolution. Also, my car was recalled for the ball joint problem. There is no sticker indicating ball joints replaced. If the ball joints were not replaced as they should have been, could this be the source of the roar/grinding/vibration? This roar/grinding/vibration is coming from the front and occurs only when the car is in motion.
2002 toyota sequoia lower ball joint detached from the vehicle causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and subsequently crashed into a tree. *kb ***transferred to tis*** (lawyer wrote in on behalf of consumer).
Dt*: the contact stated recalled work was not performed in what the contact considers a timely matter. The dealer was contacted about the recall; however could not work the vehicle into the schedule for 2 weeks. The recall notice received was the federal safety agency # 05v225000, concerning the lower ball joints. Additionally, the contact was jacking up the vehicle and the housing around the jack fractured and broke. The dealer was contacted and suggested replacing the jack.
Dt*: the contact took vehicle to a dealership to have recall repair work performed. While driving the vehicle home from the dealership it started making noises. As the vehicle increased in speed the noise became louder coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership , where they were unable to duplicate the problem.
While driving at any speed the vehicle veered to the right without warning. The dealer gave the vehicle an alignment, however the problem still continued. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information.
While driving at 45 MPH a very strong vibration, suddenly the front driver side wheel came off the vehicle. The vehicle crashed, serious injuries to the driver. The air bags systems never activated. The computer have an impact code, but the air bags didn't deploy.
There was a burning smell coming from the driver's side wheel well. Over time the smell became worse and was accompanied by smoke. *nm the consumer had this problem a total of 4 times where the smell of burning and smoke was excessive and overwhelming under the wheel hub. The seal, bearings, and axle was replaced but the problem still existed. *tc
While driving the vehicle swayed from left to right. *nlm.
Vehicle drifts suddenly to the right or left. Steering wheel does not pull to either side but requires corrective movement to straighten vehicle's path. This condition is more severe on a windy day or when passing a truck or bus or larger vehicle. Potentially dangerous condition. Two new sequoia SUV's were purchased at the same time. The sequoia with the steering and handling problem came with michelin tires. The other sequoia came with bridgestone tires and does not have this problem.
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