2006 Toyota Tundra Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 9 records
- lower ball · 6 records
- front suspension · 4 records
- suspension lower · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to sway. The contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. She drove over the embankment and the vehicle rolled twenty feet downhill. The vehicle overturned. A police report was filed and the contact was injured. The failure was possibly due to improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, according to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10209995
Lower Ball Joint
I received a ssc 70b - front suspension lower ball joint safety recall notice two months ago. When i called the dealer (toyota of escondido), they said the part was unavailable and they didn't know when they would be able to fix it. *tr
ODI 10199525
Lower Ball Joint
Recall for 2004 through early 2007 toyota tundra. Toyota said i have to order the parts and have to wait 4 to 6 weeks before i can have it fixed. Totota had had this recall for the tundra for some years now and they should have the parts knowing . *tr
ODI 10191977
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall letter approximately two months ago. He contacted his local dealer who stated that they were backed up and advised him to call back in three to five weeks. The contact heeded the advice and called back five weeks later. The dealer stated that they still do not have the parts to repair the vehicle and could not provide an estimated date of…
ODI 10191172
Lower Ball Joint
Toyota failed to inform us about recall ssc 70b our 2006 tundra. I read about the recall in a newspaper article. When i first called toyota in february 2007 they promised to mail me a notice. It never arrived. We took the vehicle to a bridgestone tire dealer because of excessive wear on outside edge of both front tires. The vehicle came new with bridgestone tires. The bridgestone tire dealer told us that both front…
ODI 10189606
Lower Ball Joint
My dealer cannot get parts to make repairs on toyota's ssc# 70b recall. This is nhtsa recall # 07v013000. I the received recall notice from toyota in early april and contacted my dealer on april 9, 2007. As of this date (5/2/07) he still has no parts available to make the repair. *tr
ODI 10189535
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began shaking. The failure is related to recall # 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The contact has been waiting six months for the dealer to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that the part was available, however, it was given to someone else since the contact was unavailable at the time. The contact is aware of…
ODI 10195937
Lower Ball Joint
Faliure to fix front suspension lower ball joint, causing excessive wear on the tires and inability to drive truck due to danger to passengers. *tr
ODI 10195063
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While changing lanes at 60 mph the vehicle suddenly rolled over and overturned four times. The vehicle was destroyed and totaled by the adjuster on december 12, 2006. The contact received recall # 07v013000 on march 29, 2007. The current and failure mileage were 7,000.*ak. Returned eq. Recieved 4/30/2007. *mc updated 04/30/007. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10186551
Lower Ball Joint
2006 toyota tundra - ball joint failure causing ball joint to break and wheel to come off. This also damages the fender on which ever side the ball joint breaks. Toyota added more bolts and pieces to the ball joint but it didn't make the joint stronger and could happen quiet frequently until the problem is resolved by toyota. It starts with the steering becoming hard to handle and then all of a sudden your wheel…
ODI 10173496
Lower Ball Joint
Tl* - the contact owned a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving at 50 mph, the contact lost control of vehicle, in the process of switching lanes. The power steering seized. The vehicle struck a curb and a fire hydrant. The driver sustained minor injuries. There was a police report filed. There were no warning indicators. The failure mileage was 15,000. The contact does not presently own the vehicle.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10185803
Lower Ball Joint
2006 toyota tundra was being recalled for a front suspension lower ball joint problem customer states that the parts are on back order and if something happens to his car during this time who is liable**cc *jb the consumers vehicle has since been repaired. Updated 05/22/07. *jb
ODI 10189023