2004 Toyota Tundra Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · data through 07/12/2026

46Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints

9.9%Of all 465 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY141 · 30.3%

SUSPENSION94 · 20.2%

AIR BAGS48 · 10.3%

Unspecified / other48 · 10.3%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT46 · 9.9%

Share of the 465 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Toyota Tundra overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10288559 — filed 10/15/2009

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V013000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). HE IMMEDIATELY…”NHTSA complaint 10210174 — filed 11/28/2007

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL NOTICE IN JUNE OF 2007. HE TOOK THE…”NHTSA complaint 10209882 — filed 11/26/2007

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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Toyota Tundra have suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint problems?

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Toyota Tundra: 46 of 465 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Toyota Tundra have in total?

465 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.