Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (two problems).
I've had complete failure of both sides- front ball joints. I chalked up the the drivers side failure to happenstance, but after passenger side recently had the same failure I did some investigating and realized this is a vehicle assembly issue. Read details...
Truck shakes at about 45 mph and continues to shake through highway speeds. When looked at for inspection I have been told by both Toyota dealer service centers and independent garages that the play in the rack and pinion is causing the shake and the play is to significant to pass inspection. Read details...
I lease a 1999 Toyota tocoma when I turned into my driveway an started to back up. The tie rod end pulled out out of the knuckle on the rack an pinion without stripping the threads. Due to the fact that one si smaller than the other. Read details...