Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V225000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/2001 to 09/26/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 768379 | 07/05/2005 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/17/2005 | 05/17/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. 50j.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V013000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/15/2003 to 11/17/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 533124 | 02/28/2007 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/19/2007 | 01/19/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. this may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. the recall began on february 28, 2007. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. 70b.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||||
| 05015 | 06/27/2005 | 10015504 | Special service campaign 50j - phase i - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension. *tt | 07/26/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||
| EA06014 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/02/2006 | 02/28/2007 | LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE | 07V013000 | |
| In a letter dated january 18, 2007, toyota notified nhtsa of a safety defect in model year (my) 2004 through 2006 toyota tundra and my 2004 through 2007 toyota sequoia vehicles produced between september 15, 2003 and november 17, 2006 (nhtsa recall no. 07v-013). according to toyota, | ||||||
| EA06014 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 08/02/2006 | 02/28/2007 | LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE | 07V013000 | |
| In a letter dated january 18, 2007, toyota notified nhtsa of a safety defect in model year (my) 2004 through 2006 toyota tundra and my 2004 through 2007 toyota sequoia vehicles produced between september 15, 2003 and november 17, 2006 (nhtsa recall no. 07v-013). according to toyota, | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph making a right turn, the passenger front tie rod broke due to defective material. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 108,000. pmb | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the stated that while turning right at 10mph the vehicle passenger front tie rod broke due to defective material. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 108,000. li | |||
| 01/05/2012 | |||
| Was driving my 2004 toyota sequoia at 35-40mphin heavy traffic when there was a loud bang, a drop in the front left of the truck and the sound of metal scrapping the pavement. i turned the wheel to the right and hit the brakes to avoid going over the median into on coming traffic. i then skidded across 2 lanes of traffic and hit a car trying to enter the parkway. an eyewitness said he saw the wheel come dislodged for no reason. luckily the lady who was in the other car only had minor injuries and other than a so far minor case of whip lash everyone is ok. upon inspecting the vehicle with the police officer it looked as if the wheel and axle were ripped fron the truck. unfortunately the sequoia gave me no indications of anything going wrong or i would have taken it to the shop. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | |||
| Undercarriage rust hole 6 diameter and more through steel plate under vehicle. 74,000 miles original owner and heated garage. this sequoia should be included in the rust recall. the underbody rust for an '04 with only 74,000 miles is ridiculous. extreme rust around brake components. | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 118000 | 1 | |
| My 2003 toyota sequoia has 2 lights that come on when i drive (the vsc and trac off). sometimes it comes on immediately after i start the car, other times it comes on after driving for about a minute. the toyota dealership diagnosed it as needing a new skid control ecu. they told me that this computer controls the abs of the vehicle and that it is unsafe to drive. however, the price tag is too steep to have repaired today. *tr | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 1 | 05/03/2004 | |
| The sequioa has been pulling and making excessive noise from the front of the vehicle. drifiting from side to side and hard to steer.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 4 | ||
| Purchased new and vehicle shook at high speed. four trips to dealer, new tires and still the same problem. will initiate lemon law. also vehicle doesn't track well at highway speeds. it tends to drift and get blown around tremendously.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 07/12/2007 | 47484 | 50 | 03/04/2004 |
| I own a 2004 toyota sequoia. i took it in for new tires,with balancing and an alignment. they also did brake work on the front. it needed caliper pins and the rotors were turned. it had 47,481 miles on it. when my wife left the dealership there was a failure of the vsc (vehicle stability control) system. the system never once before malfunctioned until after the service at the toyota dealership. it is clear that the dealer messed something up. they claim they did nothing to cause it. we talked the head manager of the dealership. the manager denied that it could be in any way their fault. is it possible that the service caused the failure? i don't know what toyota has their mechanics do but someone needs to do a full investigation. the vehicle now is a hazard to drive. i currently can't afford the $1500 dollars to replace the computer. could it be related to the kind of tires put on or dust or metal in the sensors? failure codes are c0210 (right rear wheel speed sensor signal malfunction, c1223 (abs control system malfunction) , and c1310 (active booster solenoid). the sequoia's vsc light comes on often and the vehicle will not accelerate even when the pedal is pressed all the way to the floor. it has almost caused about 2 bad accidents. we currently drive it but don't rely on it for passing. if the system fails we just have to drive slow and stay in our lane. i do know that toyota knows that this is a huge problem. they also use a different skid control computer in newer models. we need a recall. i have seen many references to this same exact problem. for the safety of our drivers please issue a recall. the manufacturer obviously didn't test the system before it was allowed on the market. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2007 | 66800 | 2 | 06/01/2004 |
| I own a 2004 toyota sequoia and the vsc light recently came on. the dealer is stating that the vsc computer needs to be replaced at my cost. they explained that it is common on the sequoia, but a recall has not been issued. the cost is 1500 + the danger is losing control of the vehicle during brake malfunction. i have read of several others having the same problem. the dealer stats that i should be able to continue to drive, but 2 times i have lost ability to use brakes. its not until i restart the car that the brakes work again. dangerous, very dangerous. this problem appears all over the internet with this truck, its time for a recall. *jb | |||
| 04/29/2007 | 41750 | 1 | 11/26/2003 |
| Traction control computer failure. anti - skid computer failure. vehicle stability control computer failure on 2004 toyota sequoia. vehicle is just over three years old and has 41,800 miles. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Excessive rusting under the truck, including the axle, brake areas and gas tank. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2004 toyota sequoia. attorney requests information for a case *tgw the attorney stated his client suffered back injuries requiring spinal surgery as a result of a defective ball joint. | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Toyota sequoia front lower ball joint separated from the knuckle and loose control of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2007 | 0 | 02/01/2005 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the contact received a recall for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (nhtsa campaign id number 07v013000). the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable and did not know when they would arrive. the contact felt that was unacceptable. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 75,000. | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 0 | 11/23/2004 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. in july of 2007, the contact received a notice regarding nhtsa campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable, however, they would call him when they arrived. it is now september of 2007 and the parts remain unavailable. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 27,200. | |||
| 07/25/2007 | 51120 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that he had a safety recall repair performed on his vehicle regarding the lower ball joints a while ago. on july 25, 2007, he took his vehicle in for service due to a safety recall notice he received regarding the brakes. at that time, the contact was informed that the outer edges of his two front tires were completely bald. the service station stated that there was plenty of tread on the tires because they had less than 20,000 miles. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 51,120. | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Toyota sent a recall notice ssc 70b - front suspension lower ball joint safety recall notice in april. i immediately called to set up an appointment. was told that parts were about a month behind, they would call upon receipt of parts. as of today, july 19, only a few parts have been received. i was told they had no idea when my name would come up for repair. hopefully, i will not be dead from an accident involving this vehicle by the time they receive the parts. they should not be allowed to take this long for repairs that are potentially this hazardous. *jb | |||
| 06/28/2007 | 0 | 07/10/2004 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the contact received recall notice # 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). the dealer stated that the parts are on back order for four months. the contact attempted to call other dealers, but no one answered the phones. no failures have occurred at this time. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 62,000 and the failure mileage is inapplicable. | |||
| 04/26/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 10/12/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the contact received two safety recalls 05v225000, and 07v013000) regarding suspension: lower ball joints. he has attempted to have the recall repair performed for two years. when contacted the dealer the vehicle was kept for several hours , and was then told to pick up the vehicle because the parts were unavailable. the most recent occurrence was in march 2007. presently, no failures have occurred. the current and failure mileages were 52,000.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 10/20/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. the contact received two safety recalls 05v225000 and 07v013000) regarding suspension: lower ball joints. he attempted to have the recall repair performed for two years. he stated that when he went to the dealer the vehiclewas kept for several hours ,and was then told to pick up the vehicle because the parts were unavailable. the most recent occurrence was in march 2007. presently, no failures have occurred. the current and failure mileages were 52,000.*ak | |||
| 12/22/2006 | 108000 | 1 | 05/14/2004 |
| Friday, december 22, 2006, while driving i experienced a swift pull to the driver's left, corrected it then seconds, later the vehicle gave a violent jerk, accompanied by a horrific sound of steel scraping with the smell of burning metal. the vehicle veered toward traffic in the opposite direction so i fought to hold the stirring from turning in to oncoming traffic or rolling off the road down the side of the freeway. my children scream and cried hysterically as they watched and experience our vehicle violently thrashed about. smoked and sparks bellowed up along the passenger and front sides of the vehicle. i got the vehicle to the side off the road, out of traffic inches from a 20' (twenty-foot) drop off. the vehicle came to rest on the wheel which had separated from the vehicle causing the driver (me) to loose steering control therefore ending in the most terrifying experience for my children and myself as well as a near traffic collision. vehicle was towed to toyota of el cajon. they called and said the vehicle has approx $3900 in damages. he said the arm broke and the wheel separated from the vehicle. he assured me he had even look for recalls on the vehicle and there were none. he explained the vehicle had 109,000 (one-hundred-thousand) miles and this was just one of those things. i told him i not agree because i once owned a rav 4 with 364,000 (three-hundred-sixty-four-thousand) miles and never experienced such. the sequoia was purchased new may of 2004, irregardless of the number of miles this should not have occurred. it was the friday of a holiday weekend i was unable to speak to the dealership's customer service. i did however request what action i could take and the telephone number to toyota corporate office. *nm | |||
| 07/12/2006 | 147000 | 1 | 11/12/2004 |
| Car had had all applicable services and maintenance. out of warranty due to high mileage. no problems prior. noticed noise in front suspension of car. while driving in center lane of freeway on the way to the mechanic, ball joints failed and drivers side front wheel buckled under the car. miraculously, we were able to get car off of freeway with no injury or damage. understand there is an outstanding recall of 775,000 vehicles including sequoia's of our year for this problem. we called toyota who refused to pay for our repairs twice based on the vin number of our vehicle. we appealed through our dealer and were refused again by toyota. today, our mechanic informed us that he had two more sequoias with front noise that he referred to toyota dealerships. both cars had the universal joints repaired by the dealerships free. meanwhile, we had to pay more than $2,000 for repairs and have received no assistance or acknowledgement from toyota. if this problem occurred for 775,000 other vehicles including our make and model, surely our problem should be included. *jb | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 38000 | 1 | 02/10/2004 |
| I have a 2005 toyota sequoia 4wd sr5 edition, i was driving through a neighborhood approximately 30 mph, when the right front end of the vehicle collapsed onto the pavement. steering and braking power was lost as the car skid approximately 75 yards to a stop. on exiting the car and observation, the right front wheel, suspension, and axel assembly had separated from the car. my wife called a tow truck and brought our camera. the following day the local toyota dealership arranged a tow, and i subsequently discovered that a recall had been issued for 02,03, and some 04 seqouias. details here: http://lemon.onecle.com/content/05v225000-toyota-sequoia-2004.html essentially, a defect was discovered in the lower ball joint which could lead to separation. when i asked the dealership why i was not notified of the recall, they told me that my vin number was several thousand units in production past when the recall and defect was discovered, and that they believed my vehicle was safe. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and the problem was identified as a defect and separation of the lower ball joint, the dealership left me a message to this effect. they subsequently notified toyota who inspected and replaced the assembly, both left and right. they have not offered a satisfying statement on why the car was not recalled, and why the wear was not identified in the last several services i have had performed at the dealership. this accident could have cost me, my wife and children, and possibly another vehicle's occupants their lives. i am thankful that the circumstances of the separation were on a tame neighborhoods road, but i am fearful that several thousand 2004 or later seqouias may be affected and unidentified. it would be an immense tragedy if this malfunction occurred again and caused harm or death. additionally, shouldn't a car of this size be so over-engineered in this area that this malfunction would be virtually impossible? *nm | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 13000 | 0 | 12/12/2004 |
| Today toyoya is refusing to fix my 2004 sequoia that was recently recalled for front suspensiion-control arm: lower ball joint.the consequences is that the lower joint may sepaparte from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occurr without prior warning.toyota reference #200507150957 | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 2379 | 1 | 08/08/2004 |
| New 2004 toyota sequoia leased on 8/8/04 with 78 odometer miles, sustained damages to the front passenger-side steering arm at about 2,379 miles at 7:30 a.m. on 11/5/04 in plantation, florida, and immediate/complete separation of passenger-side front wheel. at the time of the incident, the asphalt-paved roadway was free of any abnormal conditions, and the weather was clear. the vehicle had been in motion for only a few feet after a full stop, seconds before the breakdown. except for body damages resulting from the 5,000-lb vehicle falling on the road after the wheel separation, there is no damage that would suggest that the breakdown was the result of a collision. police arrived at the scene, and did not write a report. the vehicle was towed to maroone toyota dealership at about 10:30 a.m. on 11/5/04, where it remains in disrepair. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Excessive rusting under the truck, including the axle, brake areas and gas tank. *tr | |||