Rear Suspension Prob... please Help

[corollalien]

my Matrix XR underwent an 50,000 mile inspection and it says "Passenger rear knuckle, lower control arm linkage has excessive play and making noise".

It'd be no problem if i listened to the technician and repair it right away. but the cost was almost $1300. it gets me really hesitating.
I want to know what problems this can cause to me. Does this a big threat to my safe drive?

your help will be appreciated

[bc toy]

I haven't heard of that problem over at matrixowners. Has the car ever been in an accident?
If I were you, I'd get a second opinion, it wouldn't hurt.

[toyomoho]

As BC Toy states get a second opinion. If you can, ask the mechanic to point out the problem area to you.

[mistamatrix]

You must have the 4WD. Have you noticed any noise from the rear? You should've asked them exactly what the $1300 entails (what's involved)? If things are just loose, there's no way $1300 justifies that.

In terms of your safety and the problem is there, you handling would be affected.