2003 Toyota Tacoma Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower ball · 8 records
- front suspension · 6 records
- ball joint · 6 records
- suspension lower · 5 records
- ball joints · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
In january 2006, i received a recall notice from toyota re: ball joints on our 2003 tacoma. I scheduled with the dealer and they were all replaced. Christmas day of 2007, i experienced a catastrophic failure of the ball joints on the right side. Both upper and lower separated while driving at about 30 mph. And, the wheel pretty much separated from the vehicle. (vehicle stopped without injury). Vehicle was towed and…
ODI 10214388
Lower Ball Joint
I received a recall letter for my 2003 toyota tacoma to replace the front suspension lower ball joint ssc 50j a few months ago. I have contacted the dealer many times and each time i call they tell me the parts are in back order in the mean time i am driving on this vehicle with my baby and my 6 year old son in the truck i feel something needs to happen asap i need to get my parts replaced the treason i am taking…
ODI 10189077
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. In february of 2007, the contact received recall notice # (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer stated that the part for the repair was on national back order and was unavailable. As of may 4, 2007, the part was still unavailable. The contact stated that the wait time for the recall repair is unacceptable. The current mileage is 38,300 and the failure…
ODI 10189762
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated there were no previous problems with the front suspension prior to receiving recall notification. There was a nhtsa recall campaign id # 05v225000 concerning the lower ball joints, the dealer performed the recall remedy. Afterwards, the vehicle drifted from side to side while driving various speeds. Although the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, the service department was unable to…
ODI 10157672
Air Bags · Lower Ball Joint
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received a follow up notice for the suspension, lower ball joints. However, he never received a previous notice. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash while driving 40 mph and was unable to gain control of the steering wheel. The air bags did not deploy, the contact's head shattered the windshield, and also sustainede bruising to the face. The contact…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10183094
Lower Ball Joint
Info copy ltr fwd to toyota regarding front suspension lower ball joint recall, customer dissatisfied w/quality of current toyota vehicles. *ts **reference 10140998*** the consumer was involved in an accident. When the consumer attempted to turn the steering wheel it kept going, the consumer over steered to try and the vehicle to turn, however the vehicle went too far in the opposite direction, crossed the center…
Crash reported
ODI 10140999
Lower Ball Joint
2003 toyota tacoma recall notice for the front suspension lower ball joint. Consumer states that the parts failed to remedy the problem. *nj
ODI 10263468
Lower Ball Joint
2003 toyota tacoma double cab lower ball joint recall work was performed. Vehicle later began to make a grinding & clunking noise from the front end and the vehicle started to lurch forward. *ts *jb ***no answer required***
ODI 10149746
Lower Ball Joint
Info copy ltr fwd to toyota regarding front suspension lower ball joint recall, customer dissatisfied w/quality of current toyota vehicles. *ts **reference 10140998*** the consumer stated the vehicle continued to have front end problem after being fixed. The vehicle was difficult to steer which made it hard to keep it on the road. The vehicle sometimes had delayed action, it took a little time to respond to turning…
ODI 10141000