2000 Toyota Tundra Wheels Problems

“Vehicle driven: 2000 Toyota Tundra: on july 11, 2015 I was traveling at about 70 MPH in the far left lane when the front driver side tire and wheel broke off the vehicle. The front side of the truck impacted the pavement, and the truck began swerving. I tried to stop the truck, but the brakes were not functioning. Consequently, I then had to use my strength to steer the truck to the shoulder and wait for the truck to lose momentum since the brakes were not functioning. …”

“Using the spare tire on rear passenger side dunlop tg35 grandtrek 265 70 r16 the tire was like new. Tread completely separated from the tire. Gained control and pulled over to the side of the road. No tread...but remaining tire was still inflated...with steel belt showing. Did damage to inside fender well....fender....tore off mud flap and damaged black plastic fender well cover. I changed tire.”

“Front lower ball joint recall or lack thereof. There is a current recall for Toyota tundras year 2002-2004 but does not include 2000-2001 that have lower ball joints of the same design. Mine failed and so have several others around the country. Many customers have reported that their respective dealerships will not cover the repairs due to a manufacturer failed lower ball joint. I have attached a photo of the result of what a failed ball joint looks like and when you combine that image with the hypothetical of traveling 65-70 MPH the damage can then escalate to catastrophic or even death. …”

“I had my vehicle inspected as part of the recall campaign involving excessive rust. However, the required work to replace the fuel tank straps and crc coating was not done. Now, dealer records indicate that the truck has been serviced under the recall, and I can't have the work done. While my truck is not now in a cold climate state, it was originally sold and owned in one.”

“Vehicle steering wheel vibrated since the day we purchased. Numerous attempts to fix have failed. Dealer(s) said wheels or brakes or tires were the problem. Replaced wheels and brakes, problem still exists. Told consumer to replace tires. We said we would if they prove this is the problem by putting tires on to check it. One dealer would not. We found one that would. New, high quality tires resulted in same vibration. Went to arbitration and lost. This is a complete waste of time and resources. …”