Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2011 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 pinion shaft (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Pinion Shaft problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
Steering shaft u- joint seizure causing loss of vehicle steering. Very dangerous. Read details...
Upon inspection to troubleshoot a minor power steering fluid leak, I noticed that the pinion input shaft housing (right side of power steering rack) had excessive rust beyond normal wear and tear. The rest of the rack did not exhibit the same degree of corrosion, suggesting a manufacturing or Read details...
The intermediate steering shaft has caused my steering to all of a sudden go stiff, I am at 97,000 miles and now it has to be replaced. When driving in motion on a curve it was like I lost power steering completely and went into manual worse when having to slow or stop and start again on a corner. Read details...