Power Steering Fluid Problems of Toyota Tundra

I was driving and all the sudden my power steering went out. I was in traffic and almost was in an accident because of no power steering. I immediately pulled over and looked on the passenger side and power steering fluid was leaking out of my tie rod boot. I immediately got to my Toyota dealer and they automatically knew what it was, the rack and pinion blew out. So clearly it's a Toyota thing I figured. I was able to get it fixed by my insurance company but I started doing research on forums and many facebook groups devoted to Toyota Tundras and daily I see more and more people are having issues with their rack and pinion going out and days after my friend also had his go out on his Tundra. This seems to be a major problem Toyota has and it either needs to be recalled or fixed somehow so people can be safe and not almost get in an accident like I did. When Toyota even acknowledges it and refuses to not fix it, that throws the red flag right there and they clearly understand it's a problem. The fix amounted to $1937 dollars also.

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Toyota Tundra power steering rack and pinion failure. While driving my truck the power steering rack and pinion failed. I heard a pop sound and pulled off the city road to inspect my vehicle. Upon doing so I noticed the steering was difficult to manipulate and upon inspection found power steering fluid actively leaking out of the front passenger side bellows boot. My vehicle had approximately 47,000 miles at this time.

Takata recall 2006 Toyota Tundra sr5 4x4. Purchased about a year ago. Power steering failed a couple months in while driving to work. Found fluid leaking I crawled underneath and founf the entire frme rusted and both anti roll bar links have separated from control arms. The bushings and nuts were missing and the powersteering link is from rotted boot on the pasenger side.

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Frame rot holes and parts of frame rotted thu also power sterring rack and all lines leaking thu pump ran out of fluid also the frame on drivers side at ft mount for step rail holes right thu frame and at front le4ft frome ral hole big hole.

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The steering is very difficult at times and feels like something is binding. There is no steering wheel return. No fluids are leaking and the fluid level in the power steering reseviour is normal. This happens when the vehicle is moving and turning. Going down a straight road binding can be felt when you move from side to side in your lane by moving the steering wheel left or right.

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Transmission slipped and vehicle lose of power. Dashboard all warning lights began to flash. Pulled to side of road. Turned off vehicle attempted to reset. Managed to get vehicle to nearby parking lot and out of traffic. Complete loss of power to drive train. Cause was power steering unit sensor per Toyota. Toyota covered part in attempt to prevent this complaint. From internet, "some 2007-2008 Toyota Tundra vehicles may experience power steering dtcs p0552 and/or p0553. The power steering sensor has since been changed to correct this condition. The old/previous power steering sensor is p/n 89448-34010. This has been replaced with sensor p/n 89448-34020. Using tis techstream, confirm the condition by checking for dtcs p0552 and/or p-553. Disconnect the pressure sensor connector and proceed with removing the power steering pressure switch, which is located at the power steering vane pump and is mounted to the high pressure feed line. Install the new power steering pressure sensor, tightening to 15. 2 ft. -lbs. (20. 6 nm). With the new sensor fully installed and connected, start the engine and check for leaks. Adjust power steering fluid level as needed. ".

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This started 1/7/2017 coming home from work back gravel road heater would not work noticed heat gauge went all the way up then came down to normal worked ok for a while did it again. Drive home approx. 10 miles did not get hot but temperature gauge registered hot slowly drove home put water in after cooled off. Had to leave at home till I made appointment to bring in. Did not bring to dealer which is 40 miles away drove 8 miles slowly to mechanic. He replaced radiator, filled with new coolant mileage 91003. Did not mess up until 2/27/2017 same road registered hot drove home shut off added water, had to sit for a few days till opening for appointment. He did not fix he checked out found 2 leaks one dealing with transmission and the other dealing with steering or ball joints. He is concerned because it ran out of fluid even thou I filled up ASAP. Never had a problem before. This is what he says possible head gasket leak near steering rack. And between engine and transmission possible front seal. Also I will be calling the dealership tomorrow in olathe, kansas.

Vehicle made whining noise after going from park to drive. Moved a few feet and steering became very difficult. Leaking trail of fluid underneath. Private mechanic confirmed today that the power steering rack is completely rusted through and was the source of the leak. Vehicle has approximately 137k miles. Had I been on the highway, this would have been disastrous. I had just been on the highway.

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Power steering fluid drained out of the reservoir and into the rack and pinion boot. There were no evidence of fluid leaks until the rack and pinion boot exploded on the driver side. The vehicle was in park and when I turned the steering wheel completely to the left is when the boot exploded.

Rack and pinion seals failed causing the power steering fluid to leak inside the boots on the end of the rack and pinion assembly therefore not leaking onto the ground so there was no indication of a problem until the power steering fails to work properly while driving the vehicle. Toyota is aware of the defect but refuses to admit there is a faulty part or design problem.

When started truck, heard unusual whining noise. Started driving and steering became difficult. Stopped in parking lot and found power steering fluid leaking out on ground. Entire rack and pinion showing excessive corrosion and leaking fluid. Was able to drive to Toyota dealer. They estimate $1200 for after market repair, and $1600 for repair with Toyota parts. Truck not safe to drive until repaired. 2002 Tundra sr5.

Drove truck to go fishing on 05/30/2015 got home at 9. 30 pm on 5/31/2015 got in truck no power steering rack pinion was leaking fluid all night so pump was dry looked up on internet found that Toyota is having problems with rack pinion going out on lifted trucks I bought my truck with a dealer lift installed now is costing almost a $1000. 00 to fix I am doing myself because there is no warranty Toyota says not there problem I am just glad it did not happen as I was pulling my boat home would have caused a big accident.

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On Saturday, 11/1, I started my truck in my driveway, drove forward, and tried to turn onto the road, but I couldn't turn. I backed the truck into my driveway again. I looked in the truck's manual, bought the dexron fluid that it recommended, and put it in the power steering fluid reservoir, but the truck groaned when I tried to turn it. The next day, I put more fluid in the reservoir, but I could not turn it. When I called the mechanic on Monday, he said to have it towed in. Before it was towed, I put more fluid in it. It leaked all over the bed of the truck that hauled it to the mechanic. After it was at the mechanic's shop, he said that both power steering lines were broken. He said it was a known problem with the Tundra. I was grateful that they didn't break while I was driving it because I would have been in a wreck. It seems to me that known problems ought to be subject to recall and paid for by Toyota. They should not be left to the owner to find out by accident.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While hauling a camper, the power steering failed when the contact attempted to park the vehicle. The contact discovered that the power steering steel line was corroded and fractured, which caused the power steering fluid to leak. The power steering steel line was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,500.

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Steering rack failed safety inspection due to leaking power steering fluid caused by rust. The dealership I was using had 3 other of the same or similar Toyota trucks with the same failure at this same time. They had problems locating enough parts to do all the repair.

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I was pulling into a parking spot when my power steering went out. I checked the fluid and the fluid level was low. I called Toyota customer care and they sent a tow truck to pick up my vehicle and deliver it to the nearest dealership. While loading the truck, a seal popped on the steering arm and fluid started leaking out. Springhill Toyota is not honoring my manufacture or extended warranty because I have added heavy duty coil springs to support my road armor bumper I installed for extra protection. After researching, this seems to be a common problem in the 08-13 Tundra's with or without modifications. Toyota even issued a technical notice "t-tt-0183-12" to address this issue but the dealership is denying this claim. This could cause a major accident if this happened at highway speeds or making turns. There needs to be a recall issued or a notice to notify all of the dealerships of this problem.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion was defective. In addition, he stated that while he was inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the frame was corroded and the cross members were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 178,000.

I was driving down a "very" steep graded and winding gravel road that required consistent braking and as I was making a turn to negotiate a right turn on a curve, my steering all of a sudden failed to exist. The steering wheel seriously resisted my turning it. I was forced to apply the brakes quickly to attempt going over the side of the road and down a deeply sloped ravine of about 20 feet or so. The truck stopped with the front wheels "just over" the edge but did stop before going "over". Luckily I had a "come-along" with me and was able to crank the truck backwards enough to get the front wheels back on to the road surface. I haven't carried that with me in years ! I had to baby the truck about a mile at very low speed to get back in to town. The steering wheel was/is very difficult to turn. I "could not" make a typical turn at very slow speed and not use the opposing side of the road. I got the truck home and shut it down. I suspected a power steering leak and checked to find it was out of fluid. I used my friends vehicle to buy power steering fluid, filled it, checked and found fluid spraying out of both ends of what is known as the "rack" or tube? it took less than a few "seconds" for it to drain totally. I checked the internet to learn this is not uncommon. I did a close physical inspection to find much corrosion. This truck was the subject to the recall for and received a new chassis as a result of excessive corrosion. I consider myself very lucky. This could have been much worse !.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra sr5. The contact was driving 40 mph when the power steering seized. The contact later discovered that the power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the steering rack was corroded. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 140,000.

I was driving my Tundra when I heard a loud noise. I then lost my steering ability. It was very difficult to make any turns. When I was able to stop, looked under the vehicle and saw some type of fluid leaking very fast. I opened the hood and saw I have no power steering fluid. I had the car towed to the dealership and they said the power steering seal blew causing me to lose my steering ability. I was also told by the dealership that this has happened to at least 600 other cars.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while turning to enter a parking space, the steering rack fractured from the firewall and with an abnormally loud noise. The contact mentioned that after the failure, an unknown fluid leaked all over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who verified the failure and stated that it was caused by corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.

I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra which had the frame replaced for a rust recall. The dealer said the vehicle was ready to be picked up, except the steering rack which is completely rusted is leaking fluid from the rust and can't be driven unless I replace it for approx $1,300 dollars. . . Toyota should be responsible for all the rusted components and not send unsafe vehicles back on the road.

2002 Toyota Tundra approximately 91k miles. V6 automatic. Rack and pinion assembly rusted through leaking power steering fluid. Vehicle taken to dealership for repairs. Dealership service department replaced the rack and pinion assembly. Dealership kept old part.

Electric stability control engages when we hit a bump or pothole. No one can explain why this is happening. Power steering fluid line had to be replaced because of excessive rust causing it to leak. This part alone cost over 600. 00. Premature tire replacement because of the inability to align properly due to extremely rusted components that could not be adjusted properly. Horrible steering wheel shimmy when on freeway that also cannot be explained or fixed (even after replacing the rear differential and axle) truck is extremely "squirrely" and feels like it can go out of control, especially after hitting a hole or bump.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the power steering was loose and leaking fluid. He can only drive between 5-10 miles before having to add more fluid in the vehicle. The leaf springs that are carried to support the vehicle are failing. The failure and current mileages were 88,650.

The contact owns 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected failure with the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense. Also, the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush. He stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice. The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Left message 10/16/2007 .