ToyotaTundra2002
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2002 Toyota Tundra Lower Ball Joint Problems

32
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 32 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • ball joint · 20 records
  • lower ball · 20 records
  • ball joints · 16 records
  • passenger side · 8 records
  • front suspension · 7 records
  • front passenger · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi9
30–60k mi8
60–100k mi5
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer wheel on 2002 toyota tundra collapsed. *** no answer required*** * ts the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. The consumer received a recall notice after the incident had occurred. *jb

    ODI 10142091

  • September 30, 2004 · 58,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint

    In november of 2003 i was making a right hand turn when the ball joint on the driver side gave way causing the wheel to fold under the truck. In september of 2004 a similar incident occurred with the passenger side. This truck is well cared for and there were no obvious signs of a problem prior to failure. Both sides have been repaired at my expense because the truck was past warranty. Total damage was about…

    ODI 10095760

  • April 1, 2004 · 110,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint

    Failure of right front suspension resulting in wheel assembly coming off of vehicle. While pulling away from a traffic light the right front wheel assembly including driveshaft, brake rotor and all attached wires and hoses came off the truck and ended up under the vehicle.

    ODI 10121403

  • March 5, 2004 · 48,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Tires

    While driving 25 mph without hitting anything, the front passenger tire collapsed under the vehicle without warning. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealership replaced the ball joints but blamed the driver hitting something to cause them to break. *ak pe04040_cat *sc *jb

    ODI 10063070

  • January 15, 2004 · 39,489 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While making a left turn at about 25 mph the passenger side lower ball joint separated. This caused the upper ball joint to separate and the wheel folded up under the vehicle. The c.v. Shaft and inner fender were also damaged. My extended warranty company informed me that the sealed ball joint had no lubricant in it. The truck has an empty load most of the time. Pe04040_cat

    ODI 10054785

  • August 27, 2003 · 51,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint

    When driving at 20 mph both front passenger side ball joints snapped, causing front right wheel to come off. There was no shimmy or squeaking prior to the incident, only the steering felt a little stiff. The truck was not abused. Pe04040_cat

    ODI 10037952

  • December 1, 2002 · 10,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are applied. The contact stated that the wear on the tires is abnormal and the vehicle fails to remain aligned. The brakes and lower ball joints were replaced, but the vibration still persists. The contact stated that toyota is not properly repairing the vehicle. The vehicle operates normally every two to three…

    ODI 10197401