2004 Toyota Tundra Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower ball · 46 records
- ball joint · 44 records
- ball joints · 24 records
- recall notice · 10 records
- front lower · 9 records
- suspension front · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. When the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver side tire disengaged from the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The police arrived at the scene. There were no injuries or damages. The contact experienced the identical failure with nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10322087
Lower Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 52 mph the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle. He was able to safely stop the vehicle. The entire wheel assembly and drive train were on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. He was advised by the manufacturer that his vehicle identification number was included in recall #07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball…
ODI 10288559
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10209882
Lower Ball Joint
2004 toyota tundra recall for front ball joints--2006 received notice and took to dealer in bozeman, mt to check...we were told our truck wasn't part of recall....months later, received another notice...called and emailed dealer, but they did not return calls or emails. October 2007 front passenger wheel "broke" while driving and we wrecked. Dealer in laramie, wy stated that "yes, your truck was part of the recall…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10221793
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10202079
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10197413
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10196286
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10199014
Lower Ball Joint
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.*ak
ODI 10194906
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa 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…
ODI 10210174
Lower Ball Joint
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.
ODI 10191442
12v/24v/48v Battery · Lower Ball Joint · Power Steering Fluid · Tires
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…
ODI 10189497
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10188938
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10189189
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10186742
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10189633
Lower Ball Joint · Pump
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10183000
Lower Ball Joint
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 (nhtsa campaign # 07v013000). The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10198660
Lower Ball Joint
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10179433
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10178882
Lower Ball Joint
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10183789
Equipment · Lower Ball Joint
LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL DANGER. *TR
ODI 10221265
Lower Ball Joint
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…
ODI 10177072
Lower Ball Joint
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. *jb
ODI 10178962
Lower Ball Joint
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. *jb
ODI 10173563