toyota wheel bearing

[bengasman]

Toyota, 3.5 years old, 50,000 miles has noticeble noise from wheel bearing. Car has not had heavy use and has been main dealer serviced.
Would this come under –unfit for purpose- repair without cost, or is this generally considered normal wear and tear?

 

[2scoops0406]

Have you got a warranty, he says laughing like a madman. In this climate you could probably get a new Toyota, for the price of a wheel bearing

 

[Estrella]

A wheel bearing is most definitely a 'wear and tear' item. And after 50k I would be stunned if you got anywhere with any manufacturer tbh.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Toyota, 3.5 years old, 50,000 miles has noticeble noise from wheel bearing. Car has not had heavy use and has been main dealer serviced.
Would this come under –unfit for purpose- repair without cost, or is this generally considered normal wear and tear?

Well that's 16,300miles per annum - hardly light use. The wheel bearings will go mammaries-skywards if you habitually crash the kerbs when you park. I would imagine Toyata wbs to be at least as well engineered as any other manufacturer. You do not state the specific model but why not make your enquiry here?