Power Steering Fluid Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Power steering issues, leaks, corroded. Can lead to entire rack and pinon replacement. Steering is tight, active fluid leak(s); Toyota dealer that it was purchased from knew it was leaking but refused to investigate further. Per Toyota, power steering leaks can cause engine compartment fire, vehicle should not be driven until leak is repaired. However, Toyota service department would not locate the leak and remedy, let me drive knowing it could be potenially hazardous.

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Had just entered my driveway and Tacoma cabin suddenly filled with heavy smoke and smell of something burning. Stopped vehicle, set brake and got away from it after opening both doors. Short time later opened hood to try and determine what had gone wrong expecting s radiator hose leak. After examining fluids, only the power steering tank was empty and passenger side of engine smelled like cabin did. Had Tacoma towed to dealer to determine what was wrong. Their mechanic found massive corrosion of the power steering rack and lines were split/rotten blowing power steering fluid onto manifold and lower steering shaft freeing up. They had to replace power steering rack, lines, outter tie rods and steering shaft. Then did an alignment. Btw this Tacoma had a frame replacement about a year ago. I firmly believe power steering rack could have been stressed during that time. Also they should have detected the corrosion problem then. The mechanic and service advisor showed me what was left left of psr. . . Severe corrosion had left pieces of it flaking off. I'm not having much success getting Toyota to cover parts $$$ replacement and I am a 4 time buyer of Toyota vehicles since 1980�s. If this had happened at highway speed I wouldn't be writing this.

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I own a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. It's frame has been inspected by my local Toyota dealer (hertrich) three separate times for rust to the frame. It received a rust inhibitor coating on 1/16/15. It was inspected again on 12/21/17 and 1/3/19. During the 1/3/19 inspection, the dealer conducted a multi-point inspection. My truck's steering components and steering linkage were inspected. It received a green check by the dealer, the highest rating. On 2/7/19, just one month after the inspection, my power steering failed while I was driving. I was able to make it safely to my local mechanic. My truck's rack and pinion steering system had heavy corrosion, and most of the power steering fluid had leaked. My mechanic replaced the rack and pinion steering system. It was heavily corroded. My mechanic said he had never seen one this corroded. Please see attached photographs of my corroded power steering rack. Toyota has refused to apply a second coat of the rust inhibitor to my truck's frame, even though I have new rust coming through the previous treatment. Now, rust and corrosion to my power steering rack, exactly where it attaches to the truck frame, had massive corrosion, causing a total failure of the power steering system. I have checked Toyota forums, and this problem is common with other Toyota Tacoma owners. Please force Toyota to properly address the corrosion issues with it's Tacoma trucks. The rust inhibitor that was applied to my truck's frame in January of 2015 has failed. The truck's frame, and components attached to the frame, continue to rust and corrode, causing danger to me, my family, and other motorists. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

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Experienced difficulty steering, checked and found power steering fluid to be low, with no evidence of leaks. Problem continued and got worse when the vehicle was warm, went to mechanic an diagnosis was failed steering rack, fluid had collected in the rubber boot ends. My mechanic has seen this numerous times with Toyotas (as he has one himself). Corrosion of the metal was cause due to lack of protection from the elements. Toyota saved s few dollars at the expense of safety. No recall yet but there should be, steering being an essential component of driving.

Power steering metal tubing rusted out causing fluid leak and ultimately steering failure.

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1) power steering fluid began to leak from area of rack and pinion. 2) Toyota dealer mis-diagnosed problem as leaking seals in rack and pinion. 3) leak occurred in metal power steering line (routed too close to steering gear) , where friction from pinch bolt in steering gear has worn a hole in metal power steering line. 4) this causes all fluid to leak from power steering system. 5) 2004 Tacoma sr-5 xtra cab, 2. 4 litre 4cyl. /auto trans, 51k.

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