Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). He immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer stated that it would take three months to get repaired because the parts were on back order. It has now been nine months and the dealer will not return his phone calls. He attempted to file a complaint with the manufacturer, but they gave him an incorrect telephone number. He stated that the vehicle vibrates terribly when the brakes are applied. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 34,600.
2004 Toyota Tundra suspension complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a front suspension lower ball joint recall notice in june of 2007. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they did not have the parts for the recall repair and would have to wait a month for them to arrive. A month later he called the dealer and was informed that the parts were still unavailable and they would call him when the parts arrived. Months passed and the contact never received a phone call. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the ball joints became loose and he lost control of the vehicle. When the vehicle finally came to a stop, it was towed to the shop. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 87,000. Updated 12-12-07. *kb updated.
Over three months ago, I called david maus toyota in sanford to get the lower ball joints on my 2004 toyota tundra per recall ssc 70b. I was told it would take six to eight weeks for the parts to come in and they would call me when it did. I have not heard from them yet and they have not returned my phone calls. The front end of my truck is acting un-stable at this time and I fear that I might get into an accident if I continue to drive it in this condition.
Gas tank defect, sometimes it indicates empty tank but it is not empty, sometimes it indicate full tank but it is not full. This tank is unpredictable possibly a manufacturing defect. Also the tires wears faster on the outer surface uneven. Sometimes the vehicle veers off to left and sometimes to the right may be related to ball joints defect or sloppy toyota technician work or both. *tr updated 02/01/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received recall notice number 05v225000 (suspension front:lower ball joints). While driving, the vehicle shakes severely. The contact has called the dealer to have the recall repaired, however, they continue to inform him that the parts are unavailable and that he would have to pay for the repair. The contact stated that the recall notice indicated that the repair would be performed for free. The dealer stated that they would call him when they had an available appointment time, but they have not called or provided a loaner or rental vehicle. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 42,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. He stated the he heard a noise coming from the front end of his vehicle. There is a recall for the front lower ball joints (the federal safety agency campaign # 07v013000). The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
I received a recall notice for my 2004 toyota tundra for the front ball joints. I have called 3 times and each time my name is supposedly placed on a list to call as soon as the part arrives. Well, 90 days later I haven't heard from anyone. I called my local dealer today and was told my information would have to be taken down and they would call when the part arrived, I escalated and spoke to the manager to said the part was in but it could only be installed on 7/25/07, no other day of the week would work since his staff is going back to school? I guess they just expect me to quit my job in an effort to have this problem fixed. I also escalated this issue to the manager of service department at lake norman dealership where truck was purchased. They kept transferring me to service dept then to parts, after about 30 minutes, I asked if they would even honor the recall notice and they said yes, but I have to be transferred again, no one ever answered. I have been dealing with this way to long and do not understand why toyota will not stand behind their products, I didn't do anything to the vehicle and this wasn't my fault, I wish someone could help! I do not trust any of the dealers I have spoke to at this point because I feel like they are all lying to me and trying to get out of repairing my truck.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 65 MPH, the front suspension failed and the passenger side front tire and rim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The cause of the suspension failure has not yet been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 69,000.
I received a safety recall notice on my 2004 toyota notice #ssc 70b front ball joints, I contacted the local toyota dealership where I purchased the vehicle, they have stated I must go on a waiting list as there are limited supplies of the replacment parts from toyota, 2-weeks later they are now telling me it may be "weeks and weeks" before parts are availible. My complaint is with toyota for not follow through on providing thier dealerships with these parts in a timely fashion, especially in this case where this is a critical repair. Please feel free to contact me if further info is needed, and feel free to pressure-chew out toyota. Thanks for your help.
While drinving at speed of 55 MPH on avenue the whole tire fell off , cutiin brake hose and tire got trap under neath .
Front ball joint on driver's side just collapsed and the axle came out and the wheel turned sideways at 45 MPH, causing a 300' skid.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. On may 21, 2007, the contact received safety recall # 07v013000 for the lower ball joints. He called the dealer and he was told that they did not have any parts in the united states to perform the repair. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 13,800.
Toyota has issued recall notice ssc 70b for the tundra. I called several times attempting to schedule to have recall repairs performed. The response was that toyota had large back log and the parts were not available. The response was the same from toyota corporate. It will be weeks if not months until the parts will be available. In the mean time I must drive a vehicle with potentially defective parts.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he received recall notice # 05v225000 concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. On april 20, 2007 the contact called the dealer, and they stated that the part should arrive within seven days. A week later the dealer stated that they did not know when the part would arrive. The contact stated that this was unacceptable ,and the wait time was too long. No failures occurred at this present time. The current mileage is 12,000, and the failure mileage was unknown. *ak updated 05/21/07
Tl*the contact owns 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 MPH and suspected failure with the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense. Also, the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush. He stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.*ak left message 10/16/2007 .
I received a notice from toyota that the front suspension lower ball joint on my 2004 tundra was being recalled. The noticed stated that I should contact my local toyota dealer to schedule service to replace this part. When I called I was told that they were out of the parts and would not get more until about 10 days later. After waiting 10 days, I then emailed the service department at my local dealership through their website requesting that they schedule an appointment for me. I have not heard back from them two weeks later despite their claim that they will try to respond to each inquiry within 24 hours.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received recall # 07v013000 regarding suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joints. He took the vehicle to two toyota dealers, and was informed that it would be approximately two weeks before the necessary parts arrived. While driving 15 MPH he lost control of the vehicle. The front passenger side of the vehicle lowered and the tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his residence, and he was waiting to hear from the dealer. He stated that he will file a complaint with the manufacturer, and will contact his state's attorney general. The insurance company will not file a claim for the vehicle because of the recall. He will submit pictures, the police report, and other information along with the hard copy. The current mileage is 61,000, and the failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall 7v013000 on march 15, 2007 concerning the lower ball joints. The dealer stated that the parts were not available, and they could not estimate when they could perform the repairs. However, they added his name to the waiting list. This was the only dealer in the area. The current and failure mileage were 51,140. There had been no failures to date.
Tl*- the contact called regarding the 2002 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notice for the lower ball joints. The lower ball joints were replaced. The contact stated that approximately 6 weeks later he was traveling at 30 MPH, when something came loose on the driver's side and the vehicle started to wobble. The contact lost control and struck another vehicle. There was damage to the driver's side front end. The air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 80,000. There were no injuries. There was no police report taken the contact had pictures of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. On july 31, 2006 the lower ball joints fell off the front passenger side while parking. A month later in september 2006the lower ball joints fell off the driver's side of the vehicle with the tire while sitting at a stop sign. The lower ball joints were repaired, and the following year there was a safety recall for the lower ball joints. The contact would like to be reimbursed for the safety repairs. The contact mailed all of the necessary information to be reimbursed in october 2006 to the manufacturer and received no response to date.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact viewed a recall notice for the lower ball joints on the internet. The dealer advised the contact they were waiting on a recall notification from the corporate office. The contact was having problems maintaining control of the vehicle while driving. The current and failure mileage was 100,000. The dealer diagnosed the failure as the power steering pump and replaced it at cost to the contact. Two to three weeks ago the dealer diagnosed the lower ball joints, and advised the contact that they were operating normally. On 2/19/07, while driving 25 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed the center line, hitting a wooden post. There was damage to the fender, the hood and the tire. The driver was unable to open the door. There were no prior warning light indicators. There were no injuries ,and the road conditions were dry. The vehicle was towed to a toyota dealer. The mechanic advised the contact that they received notification of the lower ball joint recall and that the vehicle was a part of the recall. The contact has the invoice from the power steering replacement.
Rear bearing failure in 2004 toyota tundra, related parts ABS gear broke. Not able to control truck at a regular stop feels like truck wants to keep going. Also feels like the rear violently shifts. Number of vehicles with same problem are unknown. But is a ordinary thing according to local dealers!!!!!!!!!
There was no event leading up to failure. This was totally unsuspected. The failure I experience in my 2004 toyota tundra occurred as I was turning from a small street to a major street. As I was making this turn, the driver's side wheeled separated from the ball joint causing me to lose control of the vehicle. As I lost control of the vehicle the tire became lodged in the wheel well causing my driver's side door to become jammed. I was not able to exit the vehicle using this door. As of now, the truck is still in the parking lot at the dealer being held up by a wood block. I was told by the repair department that the parts will not be in for a few weeks. Toyota corp has not yet confirmed or denied responsibility, although I was given a case number for my claim. I was able to obtain a loaner vehicle from the dealership at no cost to me (yet), but it was like pulling teeth!!!
Failure of lower ball joint on right side caused loss of control after wheel fell under vehicle, 4 weeks later left ball joint failed causing loss of control after wheel fell under vehicle. Both had to be replaced. Manufacturer states that this year vehicle is not under a recall and has no problem.
I was traveling north on sr 73 in california at approximately 65 MPH. The right front lower ball joint on my 2004 toyota tundra snapped, which caused the right front wheel to fold under the frame of the vehicle. I lost control momentarily, but was able to regain control and guide the vehicle to the right shoulder. The ball joint failure also severed the brake lines, leaving me with no stopping ability. I resorted to the mechanical parking brake to stop my truck. My 2004 tundra was towed to longo toyota in el monte california where it sits. I have contacted the toyota corporate hq, but was told that my tundra was not included with the 775,000 other tundras that were recalled for faulty lower ball joints. As of this time, the defective parts are still on the vehicle at longo.
Tl*- the contact has a toyota tundra with 45000 miles with a front driver side ball joint failure. The contact said that he was driving 35 MPH in dry weather when the failure happened, and he slid onto the sidewalk. The contact had the truck towed to the dealer and will have the repair order. The contact stated that there is a recall for the ball joint on his year and model truck but the dealer told him that his truck was not included.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on normal road conditions and prior to making sharp turns, there was a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Also, after making sharp turns, there was difficulty in the return movement of the steering wheel. This defect was of a permanent nature. During all turns, the vehicle pulled to the median or to the direction of how it was being turned. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the front lower ball joints were worn. The vehicle was not repaired under the federal safety agency recall #05v225000 regarding suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 01/10/07.
Lower control ball joint on both sides but on different dates of accident and there is a recall 05v‑225 and ea04-024 police report dates 19 oct 2006 # 2006-11-038-04829 right side on left side police report 3 nov 2006 #2006-11-038-05061
Failure of lower ball joint left front wheel. Upper and lower ball joints both failed and separated resulting in front wheel falling off ad lodging under frame of truck.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the front driver wheel separated from the vehicle. It was towed off the road and to the dealer who determined the front lower ball joint needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v225000, regarding the front lower ball joint. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 12/18/2006 -
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