Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma

Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2000

Loss of power steering assist upon deceleration from highway speeds. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted, unable to duplicate the problem. Dealer has not provided help in trying to fix the problem.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

Occasional loss of power steering when decelerating off highway (on exit ramp). Toyota factory rep, ken stokes, could not duplicate during brief road test and refused to implement any corrective action.


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