Power Steering Pump problems of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma

The steering would become stiff and then loose causing loss of control at both low and high speeds. When trying to park the truck felt like there was no power steering. When making turns the steering would be hard then all of a sudden soft causing loss of control. When Toyota was contacted I was told there were no recalls or service bulletins. The local mechanic said to have the power steering fluid fllushed did that no change, then was told to have the power steering pump changed as well as the rack. Had the power steering pump replaced, no change. In researching the problem on the internet I found multiple reports that were similar to mine, some spoke about the u joint failing and in some cases there were reports of accidents or complete loss of steering. Had the u joint replaced and all issues were resolved. Toyota says there are no issues with the u joints.

Super stiff steering issue after replacing power steering pump and serpentine belt. Was searching and found out about intermediate u joint in the steering shaft. Took to midas were they applied pb blaster to u joint that was ceased. Seems to effect many cars and needs to be checked by dealerships as part of routine maintenance. Mine needs replaced and I have been to multiple Toyota dealerships in part few months and should have been caught.