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
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the front driver wheel separated from the vehicle. It was towed off the road and to the dealer who determined the front lower ball joint needed to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall, # 05v225000, regarding the front lower ball joint. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 12/18/2006 - *nm
ODI 10173343
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions and prior to making sharp turns, there was a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Also, after making sharp turns, there was difficulty in the return movement of the steering wheel. This defect was of a permanent nature. During all turns, the vehicle pulled to the median or to the direction of how it was being turned. There was no warning…
ODI 10174910
Lower Ball Joint
While driving my 2004 toyota tundra at approximately 55 miles per hour, on a state highway, the right front wheel suddenly came off. The lower ball joint had failed. Vehicle has 27,000 miles. According to toyota company my vehicle was not included in the 2005 recall since its serial number was "outside the series of numbers recalled.". *jb
ODI 10172709
Lower Ball Joint
Lower control ball joint on both sides but on different dates of accident and there is a recall 05v-225 and ea04-024 police report dates 19 oct 2006 # 2006-11-038-04829 right side on left side police report 3 nov 2006 #2006-11-038-05061*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10174794
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the driver side front tire dislocated from the vehicle. After being towed to the dealership, it was determined the lower ball joint was fractured. There was a nhtsa recall, #05v225000, regarding the lower ball joint, but the vehicle was not included due to the vin. Updated 11/30/06. *jb
ODI 10169870
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph in the city, a noise was heard and the right front wheel dropped. The vehicle was unable to move off the road and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the right front lower ball joint fractured. The repair shop replaced both front upper and lower ball joints and the front right tire. The dealer was notified. Updated 11/20/2006 - the consumer contacted…
ODI 10170073
Lower Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
This is a second compliant. The first compliant did not have the correct home address. The p.o. Box is my mailing address. On 2/24/06 antioch toyota delivered a 2004 toyota tundra to my home. The first compliant number is #10169458 most of the info is the same accept the address to where the car is located. The suspension:front control arm lower ball joint broke and the axle on my truck snapped and broke. The truck…
1 injury
ODI 10169548
Lower Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. On july 31, 2006 the lower ball joints fell off the front passenger side while parking. A month later in september 2006the lower ball joints fell off the driver's side of the vehicle with the tire while sitting at a stop sign. The lower ball joints were repaired, and the following year there was a safety recall for the lower ball joints. The contact would like to be…
ODI 10183345
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated, the steering began to fail while traveling at 65 mph., in dry, clear conditions on the freeway. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the highway and slowed to 15 mph. While attempting to stop the front left wheel fell off dislocating the axle. When towed to the service dealer, the mechanic identified the lower front ball joint had fractured and the upper ball joint had been damaged. The…
ODI 10167155
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on normal city road the front suspension ball joint fractured causing the right wheel to separate. Prior to the incident, there was a noise while making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the ball joints were replaced. Two month later the left ball joint failed with the left wheel separation. During this incident, the vehicle was also traveling at low…
ODI 10168577
Lower Ball Joint
We received a notice for recall for all toyota tundras between the year 2002 to 2004 because of front suspension lower ball joint (ssc50j). Because of the recall, we made an appointment and went to the service location given in the notice. The appointments for both were made and using our vin number told us that both our trucks don't need servicing and so dismissed both, in florida and new york. On friday, my…
ODI 10161800
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated the ball joints had been replaced twice. Prior to both failures the steering became difficult. The dealership replaced the right front lower ball joint six months ago under a good will campaign. The left upper ball joint also fractured however the dealership will not repair it at no cost. The manufacturer was alerted who explained there was not a recall.
ODI 10160824
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the front lower control arm had fractured off. There was a recall (05v225000) regarding the lower control arm, but the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10168692
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling less than 10 mph, the driver's side front end collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the lower ball joint fractured. There was minor damage to the body as a result. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v225000, regarding the lower ball joint; however, it is not included in the recall. Updated 6/12/2006 -*nm
ODI 10158335
Lower Ball Joint
Ball joint recall for 2004 toyota tundras 4x4. My truck has bad ball joints toyota says it is normal wear and tear after i got recall notice. Help. *nm
ODI 10168675
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to make a right hand turn at 15 mph the lower ball joint fractured and bent the driveshaft and front fender. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The insurance agency notified the contact there was a recall. Nhtsa recall # 05v225000 regarding the suspension front control arm lower ball joint. The dealership determined this vehicle was not included in the recall…
ODI 10157563
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 10 mph the front drivers side wheel fell off. The vehicle was towed to the residence where the contact replaced the lower ball joint. Four months later the front passenger side wheel fell off due to the same problem. The vehicle is at the dealership currently for the second repair. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v225000, regarding the lower ball joint. The vehicle has the same…
ODI 10152119
Lower Ball Joint
We have a toyota tundra a 2004, my husband said it was steering like something was catching he took it to a repair shop they could not find anything wrong, so we picked it up that same day, took it on a trip, on our way back going 70 mph on the highway it felt like the whole front drivers side of our truck fell off, it was a terrible terrifying jolt my husband knew that we had lost the tire and rim sparks were…
1 injury
ODI 10151613
Lower Ball Joint
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v225000 concerning the front lower ball joints. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak
ODI 10144720
Lower Ball Joint
Dt: the contact received nhtsa recall campaign 05v225000 concerning the lower ball joint. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. According to the dealer and manufacturer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Although the lower ball joints failed the vehicle had not been repaired. *ak update 2/21/2006 - the consumer was driving when the right lower ball joint failed without…
ODI 10144837
Lower Ball Joint
Dt: 2004 toyota tundra. The consumer stated the lower ball joint on the front passenger's side separated and the tire fell off. The consumer found recall, 05v225000, but his vehicle was not included. This happened on august 31, 2005. The consumer noticed the steering felt funny, like there was low air pressure in the tire. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, and they would not cover the repairs. The whole front…
ODI 10135113