2011 Toyota Tacoma steering problems

Filed Feb 24, 2024 · Steering · NY · crash

Steering shaft u- joint seizure causing loss of vehicle steering. Very dangerous.

Filed Aug 24, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · 144,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle for repair, the contact was made aware of rust on the steering shaft and the support arms and the front end of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Steering · 67,000 miles · MD

Upon inspection to troubleshoot a minor power steering fluid leak, I noticed that the pinion input shaft housing (right side of power steering rack) had excessive rust beyond normal wear and tear. The rest of the rack did not exhibit the same degree of corrosion, suggesting a manufacturing or assembly defect. The condition was inspected by an independent certified mechanic and by toyota technicians. The certified mechanic states that the condition is beyond normal wear but the toyota technician denies that anything but a bolt is corroded.

Filed Nov 11, 2020 · Steering · 67,342 miles · PA

I was driving and at any speed the steering would lock up while turning. The lower intermediate shaft has deteriorated to failure. I'm glad that I didn't have an accident but came close. When searching the internet to see if anyone else had the same problem I found that it was a common occurrence for anyone living in a area (not just in the USA) that is a snow area where salt is used. Toyota considers this a wear item. This should not be considered a wear item when failure can happen at any given second when driving and not allowing the vehicles driver to be in control

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 79,855 miles · GU

The vehicle takes long to stop even after changing the brake pads , rotors, brake shoes, with new components. The rear makes a thud sound when accelerating or coming to a stop. The leaf springs also squeak and I noticed after they changed my frame the leaf springs were not change even though there is a recall on the leaf springs and it was rusting? The steering intermediate shaft started to make this loud thud sound when going over bumps around 5-10 MPH. There is also a recall on this, but my local dealer says there isn't one? Why doesn't the main branch talk to or update the system for all toyota branches for recalls?

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 95,000 miles · ID · 1 injury

Driving down the highway, I felt my steering column get loose. After coming to a stop at the gas station, I tried making sure the column adjuster was tight, and it was. The entire steering wheel/column was still loose, and then fell off into my lap. After that, my tacoma would not start. Radio would not work, and the odometer numbers disappeared. I had to then call a tow truck to get my vehicle home. If I hadn't stopped at at the gas station, it would have fell off as I was driving.

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Steering · DE

The power steering rack has rusted to the point that it needs to be replaced. Both a local mechanic and my dealer, newark toyota, acknowledge that the steering rack needs to be replaced because it is not safe. Toyota has not issued a recall or an extended warranty for the part; however, the part is backordered by toyota throughout the country for 450 parts. The technician at newark toyota told me it could take months to get the part because toyota can't keep up with the demand. My other option is to have toyota install an after market "retread" . I am frustrated and feel that toyota should be held responsible for the failure of its power steering rack.

Filed Aug 5, 2018 · Steering · 97,000 miles · NH

The intermediate steering shaft has caused my steering to all of a sudden go stiff, I am at 97,000 miles and now it has to be replaced. When driving in motion on a curve it was like I lost power steering completely and went into manual worse when having to slow or stop and start again on a corner. This is not safe and not ok when there is on coming traffic etc.

Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Steering · 48,000 miles · PA

My steering wheel has become stiff on and off at regular intervals at any speed. No noise is heard and fluid level and quality is fine. Problem noted at lower steering shaft universal due to needle bearing failure. Water/ rust build up degrading universal joint. Truck has only 48 k on it and I live in philadelphia area. I looked into this on various internet sites and found it to be rather common but no recall or tsb issued to address this serious safety concern.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Steering · 90,000 miles · NY

Intermediate steering shaft worn out. Very hard to turn and does not recover from turning a corner (acts like manual steering).