Steering Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma

Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Toyota Tacoma


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma

The Steering problem

Lower ball joint separated from knuckle and it says 0 recalls repaired I want it replaced because there oem they were never replaced when recalled   Read details...

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Severe shimmy when driving, and swaying to either side. I then took the truck to Toyota where they found out that the entire steering control system is corroded to the point that the vehicle can loose control at any time. I will be forced to change the yoke and eventually the rack and pinion.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I have identified a discrepancy with the 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4wd steering system. There is a looseness in the steering and upon investigation I found that the slip joit in the collapsible steering shaft is present.   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Toyota Tacoma model year vehicles:



Tacoma Service Bulletins
Tacoma Safety Recalls
Tacoma Defect Investigations