2010 Toyota Tacoma steering problems

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · GA

The passenger side lower A arm frame mount broke, due to frame rust. The truck has been taken to Toyota, they had the truck for about 6 weeks and have refused to fix the safety issue.This year model had a recall on the frame, it was taken in for the recall, but the recall has failed. When the lower A arm frame mount broke, I just happened to be in a parking lot. If I had been driving it, I could have killed someone, or could have been killed myself.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Steering · WV

FRAME on Truck is rusting ; Hole in Frame

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Airbags, Steering · 180,000 miles · MA

My airbag light came on for no apparent reason. There was a recall for other toyota tacomas for an air bag spiral assembly however my model was not included. I took the truck to a toyota dealer who informed me that the cable and connections were rusty and the air bag would not function in a crash unless the assembly was replaced. I paid out of pocket to have the cable replaced.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Steering · 152,000 miles · NC

The steering would become stiff and then loose causing loss of control at both low and high speeds. When trying to park the truck felt like there was no power steering. When making turns the steering would be hard then all of a sudden soft causing loss of control. When toyota was contacted I was told there were no recalls or service bulletins. The local mechanic said to have the power steering fluid fllushed did that no change, then was told to have the power steering pump changed as well as the rack. Had the power steering pump replaced, no change. In researching the problem on the internet I found multiple reports that were similar to mine, some spoke about the u joint failing and in some cases there were reports of accidents or complete loss of steering. Had the u joint replaced and all issues were resolved. Toyota says there are no issues with the u joints.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Steering · 30,000 miles · NY

The steering was very stiff on my tacoma. I found that it is due to rust forming on the universal joint in the intermediate steering shaft. I found online that this is a common/known issue.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Steering · 50,000 miles · VT

Steering seizes while driving making it nearly impossible to steer. This is extremely dangerous as I have been stuck in a turning position while entering traffic. I narrowly avoided being struck on my drivers side by oncoming traffic.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Steering · 89,000 miles · OH

It suddenly became hard to steer, it would turn easily (normal effort) part of the way, and feel stiff or tight part of the way. This problem started off intermittently but then became constant. Not only was it risky making a turn because at first you applied more force than normal and suddenly it became easier to turn causing oversteer. It did not want to seem to return to straight when you finished the turn. This problem was there whether you went fast or slow and on all surfaces. We had just paid nearly $500 last week to fix my other son's tacoma when I drove this tacoma and it has exactly the same problem. This should probably should never go bad.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Steering · 142,000 miles · PA

Super stiff steering issue after replacing power steering pump and serpentine belt. Was searching and found out about intermediate u joint in the steering shaft. Took to midas were they applied pb blaster to u joint that was ceased. Seems to effect many cars and needs to be checked by dealerships as part of routine maintenance. Mine needs replaced and I have been to multiple toyota dealerships in part few months and should have been caught.

Filed Feb 18, 2018 · Steering · 108,000 miles · ME

The vehicle's steering became very stiff on tight turns and would not recenter itself after a turn. It was not consistent. At times the steering was normal, but another 1/4 turn of the steering wheel would be very difficult. It was diagnosed as a faulty steering intermediate shaft. A poorly designed part allowed the universal joint to fail.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 140,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering column controls ceased to function. The contact, a certified toyota mechanic, diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer's representative informed the contact that the federal safety agency was responsible for the scope of the recall even though the recall was voluntary. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.