front lower control arm bolts breaking

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I am an ASE certified tech and a retired auto shop teacher {28 years}

I own a 2008 Yaris and recently had the passenger side front lower control arm bolt break off, leaving a piece of bolt inside the vehicle body. There are 2 Toyota TSB's on this problem, and many complaints on the net.

I have called Toyota Customer Relations and they were no help, telling me the mileage is too high for them to help repair this. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, IT CAN BECOME DANGEROUS QUICKLY!

My recommendation is that if you have had this problem, go on the NHTSA website and fill out an incident report. It is very easy.

Many times I recommended to people to buy Toyotas because of the quality and reliability. I will never do so again. They should replace these substandard bolts on every Yaris on the road.