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Report: Toyota Recall For Lower Ball Joint Issue

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Model Years Affected: 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Average Mileage: 132,837 mi (45,058 mi - 202,400 mi)

Toyota issued a recall on the lower ball joint due to the possibility of premature wear from improper finishing in production. The ball joints will be replaced under the recall. This recall applies to 2001-2004 models only. Please contact you local Toyota dealer to see if your vehicle is included.

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Visitor, 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 202,400 mi

I have recently had my second failure of the lower ball joints. I was fortunate that it fail both times prior to getting on the express way. I was unaware of any recall on ball joints. I'm totally disapointed with Toyota.

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Visitor, 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 90,000 mi

Vibration/humming sound while driving at all speeds , had tires and frontend checked with no issues found. This problem has not been rectified.

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Visitor, 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 160,000 mi

Passenger side lower ball joint broke on hwy, tire under truck and suspension grinding in pavement @ 45mph. what the ****. This should not happen, could have been a major accident.1998 2wd Tacoma

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Visitor, 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 97,273 mi

Lower ball joint failed causing loss of control and brake line was broken. Severe left front body damage from wheel folding back and tearing off. Vehicle was totaled

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Visitor, 1996 Toyota Tacoma

My passenger side lower ball joint failed in Seattle,wa. I went to a Toyota dealer there and ordered the part and replaced it myself. When I asked about a recall about the ball joint I was told one did not exist.
Now the driver's side lower ball joint failed.

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Visitor, 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 73,000 mi

wore lower ball joint

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haikuluke, 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 130,000 mi

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Both of my ball joints have failed, once while 8 miles deep in the woods (that was fun to get towed out), once while turning a slight turn on a busy boulevard going 40mph. To be honest I am afraid to drive my truck lately even after replacing them.

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Visitor, 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 156,000 mi

Was having issues with the belts squealing, so I thought the belt was slipping on the power steering a couple days before the break (I do not drive it daily). Every time I would turn a corner, the wheel would stick just a little, but was easy to correct. Luckily, I was not going fast when the joint decided to give out. I bought this truck when it was new and this is the first major issue that has me concerned about its safety.

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Visitor, 1996 Toyota Tacoma

Same here front passenger fell out. luckily I was just pulling out of the parking lot.

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Visitor, 1998 Toyota Tacoma

The front end is messed up because of the lower ball joint, were to go to get replaced because of recall

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Visitor, 1998 Toyota Tacoma

The front end is messed up because of the lower ball joint, were to go to get replaced because of recall

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nasag, 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 45,058 mi

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Went to have truck inspected and it failed, lower Ball Joint completely worn out. Only 45058 Miles, a lot early don"t you think? Truck has never been beat and has always been taken care off. The garage said it was real bad. realy like the truck but a little disappointed. First small one, maybe my last

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Visitor, 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 135,000 mi

not fixed yet, but i have the issue

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Visitor, 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 155,000 mi

I have had numerous tires wear out quickly (over a few months). I took the Tacoma to Express Tire, and they said I had to replace the lower ball joints. Cost me $600.

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lisa_gslv, 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 188,000 mi

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The front passenger side lower ball joint broke on ours 2 nights ago. Thank God I was going less than 5mph and was only about 200 feet from my driveway, and nothing else on the car was damaged. Was relieved it didn't happen when my 17 year old was driving it earlier. Hubby replaced both upper and lower ball joints as well as the steering rod ball joint. We've only had the truck 3 months and were unaware of the recall. Wondering if we should have the driver's side one replaced.

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Visitor, 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 148,000 mi

The drivers side had been squeaking. I could not diagnose the source. The lower ball joint dropped out and the wheel laid over. Luckily I was just out of the drive. I replaced it, but now know what the symptoms of a worn ball joint are. I am going to replace all of them.

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Visitor, 1996 Toyota Tacoma

I just had the passenger lower side ball joint repaired and now my drivers side lower ball joint has failed. I was lucky I was not injured since I was just pulling out of my driveway. I wonder if my truck is part of the recall since it is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. I understand the recall is for 2001 to 2005 only. How do I find out?

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Visitor, 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 180,000 mi

I took my truck in about 2 weeks ago for new tires and a front end check. I noticed some binding when I was turning. Tire shop missed the problem, yesterday while coming to a stop at home my front end dropped! Luckily I wasn't on the Highway!

I've owned this truck for 4 years, and once took to the Toyota dealership about a year ago to check for recalls on 2002 Tacoma's. None reproted at the time, when did Toyota issue the Lower Ball Joint recall?

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Visitor, 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 100,000 mi

The steering on my truck was getting stiff, I pulled into a gas station and called my mechanic. He suggested turning the steering wheel to the right, my truck fell onto the right tire. Thank goodness I was at a gas station and parked or it would have been a major accident.

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Visitor, 2006 Toyota Tacoma

I'm now having to replace the lower ball joint on the passenger side of a 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport due to a noticeable squeak. Two weeks ago I replaced the front struts to resolve the squeak problem. So far I've had to replace the timing assembly gaskets and water pump. My compass/direction locator mounted on the headliner has also failed. I drive like an old lady and beginning to wonder about Toyota's reputation for reliability.

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