The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front driver's side lower ball joint detached, causing the driver's side wheel to separate from the vehicle, and the vehicle lowered to the ground. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic determined that the front driver's side lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the front driver's side and passenger's side lower ball joints. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired by an unknown dealer for the same failure. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side ball joints failed several times while driving and were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the driver's side ball joint failed, which damaged the running board, the brakes, the driver's side door, the tie rod, the coil springs, the lower control arm, and the lower and upper ball joints. The vehicle skidded to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V225000 (Suspension), 07V013000 (Suspension) and 22E002000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Toyota Tundra coil spring problems
23 of the 6,967 owner complaints about the Toyota Tundra describe broken coil spring, most of them for the 2010 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 2010
- typical mileage
- 94,571
By model year
- 20132
- 20111
- 20106
- 20081
- 20061
- 20043
- 20031
- 20014
- 20004
Often reported together
Brake failure 3Engine failure 2Ball joint 2Stalling 1Power steering loss 1Harsh shifting 1
What owners say
#4 intake valve spring broke and cause engine failure
While traveling at 70 MPH on a congested highway, the engine suddenly made loud noise then stalled. No engine or maintenance lights illuminated and there was no warning. The vehicle was very narrowly able to be controlled to a stop. Braking was diminished due to engine stall and steering was also compromised. Once removed to a safe location it was discovered that the left intake spring broke in half allowing the valve to descend into the cylinder, struck the piston, rebounded, struckthe cam shaft and bent. The cost of repairs are estimated at 9k. Internet research has indicated multiple complaints from across the country of identical failures.
Passenger rear leaf spring broke for no reason, not towing loose piece then flips around hitting surrounding structures and wheels potentially causing an accident
2 of 3 leaf spring on driver's side broke in half and 1 of 3 on passenger side broke in half. Unsure of actual time of failure but one spring broke off as I was stopping at a stop light on a city street.
Rear leaf springs. Rear leaf spring broken- appears to have just broke. Do minor towing maybe 4000 lbs a few times a years. Vehicle has 88,000 miles on it. I have never had a leaf spring break. This is definitely a material flaw.
2011 toyota tundra rear leaf spring.passenger side leaf spring broke and the piece fell off the truck while I was driving. Car behind me flagged me down to let me know that it fell off the truck and they almost ran it over. I was driving at the time of the incident. I still have the piece of the leaf spring.
I heard metal rattle as I rode over sewer covers / bumps on the road. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the driver's side leaf spring was completely rotted through and broken. I was the only driver of the truck & purchased it brand new. It was used as a passenger vehicle and it had never towed more than a pop-up camper & it had never been used to carry anything heavier than hockey bags and groceries. The truck had 66,000 miles on it when the spring broke. It was necessary to replace the leaf spring due to the fact that had I been hit the gas tank could have punctured & exploded. Toyota would not cover the cost because I was over 36,000 miles.
One of the leafs in the rear passenger side leaf spring broke and slid against the tire rim while driving on a city street. The piece of leaf spring "could" have jammed in my rim and caused an accident or damage or fallen off causing a problem for drivers following me. I have spoken to several other toyota tundra owners and they have had the same problem with cracked / broken rear leaf springs. I have to assume this is a common occurrence since I was unable to purchase new leaf springs from toyota in a timely fashion because the had a large back order on leaf springs for my model.
The passenger rear leaf spring broke, and I believe could be a safety hazard on the road or into the tire of the vehicle. I noticed it via noise, and took action before anything bad happened.
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
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
- Risk
- The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 05V225000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2010 (6 complaints), 2000 (4 complaints) and 2001 (4 complaints).
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