2005 Toyota Tacoma steering problems

61 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,200. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 61
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 100,200
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
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At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Tacoma steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Toyota Tacoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Steering · 388,000 miles · NJ

Intermediate steering rod lower ball joint has failed , unable to steer truck safely this is very dangerous toyota needs to look into this I bought this truck brand new in 2005 off the floor

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Steering · 84,000 miles · NJ

As I was driving I went to make a turn and the steering becomes very difficult and dose not respond as it should, toyota is aware of this problem and told me the steering shaft must be replaced, I almost ran into oncoming traffic because of the steering problem. This problem has occurred numerous times on city streets county routes and us highway route 22 in the state of new jersey.

Filed May 3, 2020 · Steering · PR

Vehicle has problem with the steering column, specifically in the upper intermediate shaft. It makes noise while driving.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Steering · 209,301 miles · MD

My steering had started to get stiff during a trip to philadelphia. Since then it got to the point where it was almost impossible to drive. After about six months of this it became normal again. Now it is going back to being stiff and hard to transition from a turn to straight making it unsafe to drive.

Filed Dec 22, 2018 · Steering · 220,000 miles · GA

Started truck and when pulling out of driveway steering become extremely stiff. No unusual sounds. Stiffness is not always there, it pulsates. Fluid level and color all within specs. Belt within specs. I plan on putting it on a lift when I return home and preform an inspection. Suspect u joint failure.

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Steering · 160,000 miles · DE

Intermediate steering shaft failure. Caused stiff steering

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Body, Steering · AL

We brought the truck in to have it checked for rust and corrosion that we seen, palmers airport toyota said they seen none, the a-frame has rusted and corroded to the point of snapping and the metal is corroded and peeling with a crack going around the whole a-frame. The truck is now not moveable, the whole tire will fall off if we do move it, we made it back to our home with it luckily and toyota corporate says there is nothing they can do.

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Steering · PA

Steering gets difficult at the star of turns then loosens up as you turn, making it very difficult to control while turning. As if power steering is turning on and off?

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Steering · 164,000 miles · CT

When I steer the vehicle it feels as though the power steering gives out. This issue does not occur all of the time.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Steering · 125,000 miles · MI

When turning, noticed steering very difficult to control. Very unnerving in heavy traffic. Told by mechanic that I need to have the intermediate shaft replaced. This appears to be an ongoing problem with these vehicles, as the universal joint gets completely rusted out due to no protection from road and elements, and in time, the steering corrodes. Please fix this!! Very very dangerous. I had a child in the car when I was struggling with this issue. I was horrified to think of what could happen . I was driving to school and making several turns, steering was unpredictable and unsafe.

Questions about the 2005 Toyota Tacoma steering

Does the 2005 Toyota Tacoma have steering problems?

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Tacoma steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,200 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad steering?

The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most steering complaints are 2005 (61 complaints), 2007 (54 complaints) and 2008 (41 complaints).