2002 Toyota Tundra: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Suspension · 249,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to vibrate, prompting the contact to maintain low speeds. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the front passenger wheels had a negative toe. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the lower ball joint had separated from the knuckle. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 05V225000 (Suspension), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 249,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · VA

on June 9th at about 2pm while driving through my neighborhood, my upper an lower ball joints on my 2002 Toyota Tundra separated from my vehicle causing a catastrophic loss of control of truck and tore my hub with tire from vehicle ripping the brake fuel line and shoving entire components up under my Tundra while losing control with no brakes or steering capability. It also destroyed the drivers side front tire. Needless to say if I was say...going 55 to 60 miles per hour on highway...I would not be writing this. Had truck towed to Checkered Flag Toyota and they quoted me a price of over1300$ in repairs... they are fighting me on fixing my truck damages even though said damages were caused by the ball joint recall on the 2002 tundra...recall I D#05v

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Lights, Steering · 281,494 miles · LA

Loud knock turning the wheel to the left, rack and pinion leakage, inner outer tie rods can snap cause an injury or death. Headlights are very dim even the bright lights are dim. An oncoming car is not even phased when I have my bright lights on. It's difficult to see very well with those [xxx] lights they're almost in amber color tried to use lens renew did not work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 10, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 229,675 miles · AR

I had my lower ball joint separate from the knuckle. Luckily I was in a parking lot. I see that there was a recall on the lower ball joint for 02 tundra. So I do I go about getting a refund for what I had to spend.

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · TX

Replaced ball joints 4 times in 10 years

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Steering · 220,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down interstate 5 on my way to work at 70mph and as I was on the causeway the lower ball joint came off causing my front tire to come off and it resulted in a crash that totalled my truck and damage to me as well .

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 149,000 miles · CA

Frist time comeing down my road going 30 miles per hr l right upper and lower ball joint broke tire went under the truck. Second time the left upper and lower ball joint broke turning a corner. Third time it happen I just got off of the hwy and the lower ball joint broke. I am afied to drive it .

Filed May 3, 2015 · Suspension · 153,340 miles · CA

While traveling on a city road at about 25 MPH, the right front wheel came off. I was towed to my mechanic for repair. Both the tow driver and my mechanic told me they had seen this previously in toyota tundra's. I later found that there was a recall (ssc 50 j) and, after email correspondence with toyota and dealership approval of the workmanship performed by my mechanic, applied for a refund of my expenses. When I was denied the first time, the service manager at hollywood toyota said that he would resubmit by fax, saying that he saw nothing more that the office could want and that he had submitted the toyota service order for his inspection of my truck, a service order which the office claimed they did not have. The claim was denied again, this time because I had no records of maintenance on or inspection of the faulty ball joints. (there is no way to maintain the ball joints, and there is no way to inspect them, as they are inside a rubber boot.) the denial also stated that my mechanic's invoice was missing detail, although did not state what detail was missing, even upon written request. Hollywood toyota's service manager said the detail on my invoice was greater than toyota itself provides and called someone up the line to find out what the issue was. He called more than once. No response. And, when there was no answer after two weeks, called again. Nothing. Note: if there is a way to attach, I would like to attach the full complaint I have written up and will be mailing to your offices.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 230,000 miles · AR

I was driving on the interstate at 70 MPH when the lower control arm came apart from my ball joint on the driver side. My wife and I spun uncontrollably with sparks shooting everywhere. We were able to come to a stop once the vehicle dug itself into the dirt of the median. It was such an embarrassment for myself as I have held the name "toyota" to the highest standard before all other auto maker. After the incident, I am now doing research and there had been a similar recall in 2005. I moved to a different state during this time and did not receive or know of a recall notice. I service all of my vehicles myself and very seldom take them into the dealership.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · MN · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was stated that the lower ball joint was fractured and the cv joint was damaged. The manufacturer was alerted of the failure and stated that the contact's VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The driver and passenger suffered mild back pain from the incident. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the front driver's side of the vehicle leaned over the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence, where the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side lower ball joint nut was sheered. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was previously included in and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 250,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the front passenger's side tire became detached unexpectedly from the vehicle. There was a loss of steering control and the vehicle began to skid 35-40 feet before proceeding to stop. The vehicle then collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer, in which both informed the contact that the brake lines and the frame was corroded. In addition, the front passenger's side ball joint was defective. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 09v444000 (structure) and 05v225000 (suspension) however, the vehicle was not included in either. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. The VIN was unavailable.