Six problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2004 Tacoma.
Tl the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion pertaining to the frame, which affected the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion and the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. This has had a very bad for a year. The other day the mount for the right rear broke and the front end of the rear spring was rusted away from the frame. This is the same problem my 1996 Toyota pickup had. That one one the bought back and I now have this one. The rest of the truck is pretty good. The rack and pinion steering also rusted away and started to leak flind. This laek was under the right mount of the rack. This was also fixed by me. This is my work truck and personal way of getting around. These are both very serious safety problems !!! I contacted the ceo of Toyota, Toyota sales in califorina and girard Toyota. They said I slipped through the cracks and I did not get any notices !!! they are putting tons of frames on for other peoples but I have been singled out some how and I cannot get one. Ths problem has been going on for 20ty years !!! this with out question should be a recall and all items concerned should be replaced free of charge. Please help with this serious problem. Thank you.
2004 Toyota Tacoma x-tra cab, 4cyl. With a/t developed power steering leak at 51k. The dealer diagnosed the problem as bad seals in the rack and pinion. When I replaced the rack and pinion, I discovered that a pinch bolt in the steering column had rubbed a hole in the metal power steering feed line going to the rack and pinion. This issue was brought to the dealers attention but the dealer refused to acknowledge the problem and I have been without the use of my '04 Toyota truck for 5 months.
Power rack and pinion system failure, bad seals in unit, unit replaced under warranty, failed again, at 10k miles on January 14, 2014.
2004 Tacoma rack and pinion system was replaced twice per the suggestion of the mechanic. Mechanic informed consumer that the steering rod was also broken. Although this part was broken the dealer returned the vehicle back to the consumer because they didn't have the part available to repair it. The dealer said there was no danger in driving the vehicle with a steering broken rod.
: the contact stated the rack and pinion steering has been replaced twice due to cracks. The vehicle has been taken to a service dealer who determined that there was a faulty bushing. After the second repair, there was a lot of play in the steering, causing reduced control. The steering rod also failed. Updated 04/11/06.