Toyota T100 owners have reported 25 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rod relay connection (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering linkages (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Received a safety recall notice for a specific part (steering relay rod); took vehicle to dealership for replacement; dealership refused to replace the recalled part, unless we agreed to have a couple other "bad" parts replaced & paying over $1,000 (those parts also pertained to the Read details...
The central steering linkage that connects the tie rods was defective. This defect resulted in a total loss of steering. Fortunately the steering linkage rod failed as I turned into the driveway. I saved the rod for further analysis if you wish to retrieve the rod. Read details...
While backing out of the driveway consumer heard a loud noise, and then loss steering control. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and found that the tie rod broke. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they confirmed that tie rod broke. Consumer had the parts available for analysis. Read details...
While making a left turn the steering wheel won't return to center upon completion of the turn. I understand there was a major safety vehicle recall for this truck however two dealers in merced and modesto, California have told me there is no safety recall. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 10 mph, the drag link broke on the steering. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road. It was towed to an independent repair shop for steering repairs. Updated 04/06/06. Read details...