2005 Toyota Tundra: pulls to one side

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Steering · TX

When toyota recalled the balljoints on the 2005 tundra's I took mine in...after they replaced it my truck pulled to the right and had a noise and vibration...I took it back several time but it was never fixed...now it is 2010 and I rarely drive it im afraid to..the vibration is worse and the pull is worse..the dealer always tell me the same thing...they cant find anything wrong..my truck has since gone out of warranty due to years...not miles...I want my truck fixed ,,,ford has offered me a trade in im seriously thinking of switching ...also my title says I have a 3/4 ton truck but toyota swears they don't make one????..it is the texas limited edition 4door toyota pickup...do I have 3/4 or not...cause I paid for a 3/4 ton..????

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The ball joints were replaced. Shortly after the repair, while driving between 5 to 55 MPH, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, but the failure continued. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2008 · Suspension · 15,000 miles · KY

Recall on toyota tundra in 2007. The ball joints were found to be defective because of a hardness issue on the surface treatment of the ball. The failure would be a premature wearing or failure of the joint. Toyota did issue a recall and repairs made to the vehicle. After the repair the vehicle had a hard pull to the right and vibration that did not exist prior to the repair. After taking it back to the dealer, they found the steering wheel and front end out of alignment. The dealer repaired these but did not fix the problem. After a total of 4 visits over a 6 month period the vehicle still has a dangerous pull vibration. The dealer cannot repair the problem.

Filed Jun 27, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 25,196 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shakes and pulls to the right side. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer three times for an alignment. The failure persists and the dealer was unable to determine the cause. The lower ball joint was also replaced. The powertrain and mileage information were unknown. The consumer stated the truck is not running right, he further stated took to the dealer and they check the tire pressure and do an alignment but it does not remedy the problem. The consumer stated requesting dealer to find out what is wrong with the truck. Updated 08/01/07

Filed Feb 7, 2006 · Engine, Steering · 5,009 miles · CA · crash

2005 toyota tundra quad cab. Front end alignment problems, extreme pulling to the left and right, consistent rattling in the front end. Control issues at 5 MPH, extreme shimmering over 65 MPH. Recommended parts by service department knuckle sub assembly, bearings, ring hole, seals. Vehicle loses power, and steering control, caused accident. Manufacturer refuses to honor warranty and repair vehicle. Problems began at 2000 miles, taken in at 5009 miles for service and reported problem, 4 attempts at repair with no success.