2005 Toyota Tundra Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 19
- 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
- lower ball · 14 records
- ball joint · 10 records
- ball joints · 9 records
- recall notice · 6 records
- suspension front · 5 records
- front control · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph over a bridge, there was a loud noise and the vehicle immediately lowered. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both the lower and upper ball joints snapped and caused the rear driver side tire to explode from the force of the impact. The…
ODI 10617411
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 25 mph up a slight hill, the lower ball joint detached on the front passenger side. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an intermittent loud abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10593384
Lower Ball Joint
Received recall ssc 70b-front suspension lower ball joint safety recall noticere on or around 6/07/07. Called dealership for appointment to replace, heather in service said they would have to order the part and it would take 3 to 6 weeks for them to receive, at that time they would call me for an appointment. I said that was a long time to wait and she said they only get 5 at a time once a week or every other week,…
ODI 10192979
Lower Ball Joint
I have a safety recall on the 2005 toyota tundra for the lower ball joints. I took it to the dealer were i purchased the truck and they told me 6 to 8 weeks for just the parts to come in. I drive on the interstate a lot, and there was shimmying in the front end. I told the dealer that, and the service technician told me if they break they will put me in a rental. What if they break and i am killed or somebody else…
ODI 10191242
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. On may 14, 2007, the contact received safety recall notice # 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) and has been unable to schedule an appointment ever since. No failures have occurred, but she is fearful of driving. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.
ODI 10191152
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on april 2, 2007 due to a noise coming from the front end. The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that everything was normal. On may 13, 2007, the contact heard a loud noise while accelerating from a stop at 2 mph. The left front tire detached and the ball joint split in half. The vehicle has since been repaired. The engine size, #…
ODI 10191958
Lower Ball Joint
Tl- the owns a 2005 toyota tundra. He states that he received a recall notice a few weeks ago and he has called various toyota dealers in the area to have his recall serviced for the lower ball joints. He states that all of the dealers have told him that the parts are not available. They told him to keep checking back once a week because they have not been available for two months. Recall…
ODI 10191479
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact received recall notice # 07v013000 concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. The contact called three different dealers, and was informed that none of the dealers in puerto rico have the part to fix the recall. The dealers were unable to determine when the part would arrive. The contact was currently on the waiting list for two dealers. When…
ODI 10188807
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension
Recall on toyota tundra in 2007. The ball joints were found to be defective because of a hardness issue on the surface treatment of the ball. The failure would be a premature wearing or failure of the joint. Toyota did issue a recall and repairs made to the vehicle. After the repair the vehicle had a hard pull to the right and vibration that did not exist prior to the repair. After taking it back to the dealer, they…
ODI 10216202
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. In april of 2007, the contact received recall notice # 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer stated that they do not have the parts available to repair the recall. He would have to remain on the waiting list. The contact has notified other dealers in the area and surrounding states and they have given the same response. The current and failure…
ODI 10194006
Lower Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns 2005 toyota tundra. A month ago she received a notice to have the front: suspension: lower ball joints replaced per recall number 07v013000. On numerous occasions the toyota dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were on back order, there were 45 owners ahead of her, and they may be able to service her in two to three months. She contacted every toyota dealer in her area, and they were…
ODI 10189287
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. On april 1, 2007, the contact received recall notice # 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer stated that his name would be placed on a waiting list because they were only receiving approximately two or three parts per week. As of july 18, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. No failures have occurred at this time. The current mileage is…
ODI 10196688
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. In march of 2007, the contact received recall notice number ssc70b (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joints). An appointment was scheduled for july of 2007 since the parts were unavailable. The dealer has not notified him if the parts were available. Another toyota dealer is 90 miles away. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. There had been no failure…
ODI 10206074
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Lower Ball Joint
My 2005 toyota tundra was in for service the mechanic said there was a recall on this truck so i agreed to let toyota replace my ball joints (recall no: 70b) after the replacement was done the vehicle steering began to fade to the left and then to the right i returned to the dealer and he said that it needed a few adjustments after driving it again the problem still existed after driving the truck for a few months i…
ODI 10199668
Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheel Bearing
I have a 2005 toyota tundra with 24,000 miles and have experienced 3 issues. 1 brake failure on off ramp. 1/2/07 lower ball joint replacement- recall by toyota. 7/9/07 left rear wheel bearing replaced 8 /14/ 07 all of these problems were addressed by toyota of temecula. Toyota has increased the brake size on new tundra trucks. Why? These are quality and safety issues and i am wondering when the next problem will…
ODI 10202204
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway at 2 mph, the front left side of the vehicle dropped down to the ground without warning. The vehicle was towed to and authorized repair facility, who determined that the left front lower ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 1/19/2007 - *nm
ODI 10175086
Lower Ball Joint
Driving wb on hwy 4 near douglas flat, ca approx 55 mph on two lane highway. The 2005 toyota tundra 4wd driver side front wheel detached, folding under front left side frame behind wheel well with the truck landing on the flat side of the wheel. I was then in a controlled skid on a straight part of the highway and held the steering wheel in that position. I did not apply the brakes as i did not want to alter the…
ODI 10164990
Lower Ball Joint
2005 toyota tundra recall on lower ball joints. Consumer would like information on making an appointment with the dealer. *kb
ODI 10223890
Lower Ball Joint
Toyota tundra with ball joint replacement. Consumer states they would not give him copies of the other invoices he signed. Consumer wants to know why they wouldn't give him copies. *kb the consumer stated when he arrived home, he looked under the vehicle and it appeared that no work had been performed on the suspension. *jb
ODI 10207145