1) The newly installed rack & pinion rack locks up and tried to turn right when on a continuous or left turn followed closely by another left turn. 2) My safety and the other drivers near me were all in danger when the loss of steering control occurs. The problem makes the vehicle want to turn hard to the right and the hydraulics are too strong to control the steering. 3) The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, but the problem still exist and is repeatable for any needed inspection. 4) The vehicle has not been inspected by any outside entity, but is available for inspection. The problem still exist and can be confirmed. 5) There are no warning lights or symptoms. When it happens, all of the sudden the truck wants to make a hard right and there is nothing you can do to stop it, other than stop and let go the the steering wheel.
2004 Toyota Tundra: loss of power steering
5 of the 466 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Tundra describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 55 MPH, the frame rods fractured due to excessive rust and corrosion. The contact temporarily lost steering function. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 65 MPH, the steering became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the front driver side suspension fractured, which caused the wheel to buckle under the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower ball joint loosened, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* 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. Updated 09/30/14*lj updated 02/25/2015
Dt*: the contact stated the ball joints had been replaced twice. Prior to both failures the steering became difficult. The dealership replaced the right front lower ball joint six months ago under a good will campaign. The left upper ball joint also fractured however the dealership will not repair it at no cost. The manufacturer was alerted who explained there was not a recall.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Toyota Tundra power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2004 Toyota Tundra?
5 of 466 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Tundra (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Toyota Tundra?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Toyota Tundra
Ball joint 76No deployment 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Airbag light 5
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