The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the driver’s side front ball joint detached causing the front driver’s side wheel to bend inward. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence which caused damage to the fender. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V013000 (Suspension) however, the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 290,000.
2005 Toyota Tundra: ball joint or control arm failure
35 of the 377 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Tundra describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 133,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
I own a 2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr. and in January of this year 2022 a recall was sent out on ‘Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing’. My Tundra is having ball joint problems meaning skeeking on the front wheels, vibrating until over 55 mph., and suspension problems. I called a Toyota dealership to get the truck fixed but they told me that back in 2007 the ball joints were already fixed. I shouldn’t be having this problem if the recall just came out. I’m trying to get this problem corrected on my truck without having to pay the $900 bill they want to charge me to fix it. Whst can I do ??
Front left wheel fell off. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? FRONT LEFT WHEEL. YES, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? WHEEL FELL OFF Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES. TOWED TO SHOP; THEY AGREED THAT FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? CAPITOL BODY SHOP, RIDGELAND, MS Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? UKNOWN. VEHICLE HAS MADE NOISE OFF AND ON, BUT WHETHER DUE TO THIS I CANNOT SAY. PLEASE NOTE: THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO Recall Number 07V013000 Recall Date 01/19/2007 lOWER BALL JOINT. THIS VEHICLE HAD THAT SERVICE DONE IN LAS VEGAS NEVADA AT APPROX 12,500 MILES. WHAT FAILED WAS THE FIXED/REPAIRED/REPLACED JOINT. ALL
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated his wife was driving on the highway at approximately 40 MPH when she hit a patch of ice and spun out of control crashing into an embankment on the rear driver side. As a result, the rear driver side tire was pushed back out of place about an inch and a half causing the control arm to become bent. The air bags did not deploy. The wife was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was currently being repaired at a body shop for cosmetic repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 215,000
I dont know exactly is the front ball joint or something else but something happen when run and stop the tundra, all the time hear a noise how to something is broke
Ever since I got it 2 years ago the steering has not been right with random vibration from the steering wheel to feeling like im trying harder to make it go straight. And also a clunk at low speed turns/ vibration on freeway. I was told the rack was going so I replaced it with new poly bushings and tie rods. Helped a little but no, got new rims and tires and no difference still vibration on freeway. It's weird if I pull down on the steering wheel it makes it less worse. Also it feels like all this is wearing my power steering pump as it's the only thing covered in oil under my hood. I'm. Seriousy scared to drive it on the freeway cause of the over correcting and vibration. I only have 82k on it. When I got it from the dealership nothing was said. I'm the second owner.I still have the original rack but the problem is still there. Service was done by independent shop. Airbag stickers on passenger visor are gone and passenger airbag cover sticks out more the it should I think. I received the car facts from the dealership and nothing is in there for all the recalls. As the website says there are none pending. I would like to get a print out of ALL recall repairs if possible. I still have the car fax from them.
Catastrophic ball joint failure (driver side upper ball joint) while driving at slow speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the driver's side front ball joint bent underneath making the vehicle difficult to steer. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the part himself. The failure recurred with the front passenger's side ball joint being bent. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 5 MPH, the front driver's side wheel fractured and the lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 10 MPH, the lower ball joint separated without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the lower ball joint. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer (american tire & wheel inc, 115 mall st, hot springs, ar 71913) and they checked and replaced all the parts at the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑331‑4331 and stated that the recall had already been repaired. Case number: 1709200139 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side tire. The vehicle became inoperable as the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. As a result, the front of the vehicle hit the ground. The contact was able to pull the vehicle towards the right side shoulder of the beltway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints fractured, damaged the ABS sensor, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH over a bridge, there was a loud noise and the vehicle immediately lowered. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both the lower and upper ball joints snapped and caused the rear driver side tire to explode from the force of the impact. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
- Risk
- In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 07V013000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Tundra ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2005 Toyota Tundra?
35 of 377 owner complaints about the 2005 Toyota Tundra (9%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Toyota Tundra?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Toyota Tundra
Check engine light 13Brake failure 10Adaptive cruise 8No deployment 8Sudden acceleration 8Grinding brakes 7Loss of power 7ABS 6Tire blowout 6Pulling 5Transmission failure 5
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