Steering Failed Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after making a turn, the steering failed to return to the center position automatically. The contact stated that the steering ceased in the turned position. The contact stated that additional effort was needed to correct the failure. Vanderstyne Toyota located at (4374 w ridge rd, rochester, NY 14626, 585-225-6600) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $550 out of pocket. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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Steering shaft joint failed (pn 45203-04021), causing loss of control of steering/ binding steering.

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Intermediate steering shaft failure. Caused stiff steering.

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Power steering assist seemed intermittent. The power steering lower shaft at the universal joint has become corroded making steering difficult (to overcome the corrosion) as well as dangerous when further corrosion leads to steering failure. Many on-line forums make note of this problem. It appears to be a systematic design flaw that can lead to dangerous consequences. Imagine losing steering control at high speed. Since Toyota is addressing frame rust for the same year, with either a replacement frame or a protective coating, why isn't this of equal concern on some kind of recall. It looks like I've addressed the issue with a $600 repair to protect my safety, however as this is a known problem, why is it not a voluntary or mandatory recall to address this dangerous condition. This condition started the day after the truck was returned to me after getting the frame undercoating. This condition happens at any speed, left or right turns, when cold or warmed up. It is most notable when cold at slow speed (first started up, turning around in the driveway).

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to retract which ever way the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of escondido at 231 Lincoln parkway, escondido, CA 92026 where the technician checked the alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 650. Ak.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 70 mph, the steering failed without warning. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger steering knuckle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, but was in the process. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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The universal joint in the intermediate steering shaft has rusted, creating an unsafe condition. This joint in the steering column should have been protected from the elements by a boot, or some other means, to maintain lubrication and prevent this joint from rusting. Online research suggests this is a common, and very dangerous, problem. Due to the cost of this repair ($400- 500), many people may try to simply lubricate a damaged joint, possibly resulting in steering failure.

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Intermediate steering shaft rusted and binding my steering was becoming tough to steer and then it would be fine. It felt like the power assist was stopping assisting then it would behave normally during a turn. This caused loss of proper steering during turning are any speed. Sometimes it would be tough to steer, (as if you had manual steering) and halfway through the turn, the steering feel would go back to normal (power assist working) which caused back and forth motions to keep the vehicle in the proper lane. The dealer inspected the truck and " found steering intermediate shaft rusted and binding". I had to replace the intermediate shaft, have a four wheel alignment and have the power steering fluid flushed. Total bill was $796. 89 this also seems to be related to inadequate rust preventative measures, possibly similar to the rusting frame issues. I believe Toyota should recall these vehicles due to safety concerns and reimburse anyone who has already had this repaired at the dealer. This should be recalled before serious accidents or death due to steering failure at high or slow speeds.

2005 Tacoma pickups and others are included in a pending settlement regarding excessive rusting. Now my steering is freezing up which I find is a well documented complaint on the internet. The reason seems to also be related to a failure to adequately protect against rusting. Sudden steering failure has been reported. I cannot safely drive my vehicle due to this fault. Toyota should immediately be forced to recall all these dangerous vehicles before there are serious accidents and deaths.

Vehicle steering is unsafe, the steering wheel sometimes doesn't return back to center on turns and steers very hard . When I inspected the vehicle the universal joint on the steering shaft is binding. The part is called intermediate steering shaft #2. This is very dangerous due to unpredictable steering and also if it fails at a high rate of speed. There should be a safety recall.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering assist failed and the wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the lower assembly steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 69,500.

Purchased new 2005 Toyota Tacoma pickup, 4 cylinder, automatic, 4x2. On first drive of new truck a shake or shimmy was noticed at any speed above 20 mph, but most notable in the 45 to 70 mph range. Returned truck to dealer. Was told that this is a defect known to Toyota, but that Toyota has been unable to determine the cause or provide a fix. Bobby rahal Toyota in mechanicsburg refuses to refund money, cannot fix the problem and refuses to work on this defect citing no cure. Concern is that a constant front end vibration of this sort will lead to suspension and / or steering failure resulting is a crash.