1. Toyota Tundra
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Upper Ball Joint

2004 Toyota Tundra Upper Ball Joint Problems

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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.

What owners report

  • ball joint · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 6, 2006

    Upper Ball Joint

    I am a toyota fanatic but i am concern about the failure of the ball joint of my 2004 toyota tundra. On 9/6/2006 while driving on a local roadway at approximately 25 mph the ball joint of my 2004 toyota tundra collapse causing my vehicle's front end to drag on the roadway. I took my vehicle for service three weeks prior for an oil change. On leaving the dealership i felt a difference in the front end, on checking my…

    ODI 10167585

  • August 23, 2006 · 99,500 miles

    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

  • June 21, 2006 · 111,000 miles

    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