Toyota Tundra steering noise problems

Filed Dec 27, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · FL

My 2022 had a new crate engine put in at 26,000 miles in approx June 2025 (told me it would be 2 days but in less than 24hrs the service advisor called and told me it was completed) and from the second I picked up my truck and started it at the dealership, I heard a loud, fast ticking noisy sound coming from under the hood so I popped my hood and it sounded like a diesel engine and as I started driving I felt a weird popping/vibrating noise when turning either right or left at slow speeds and it felt like there were no shocks or motor mounts or something was bent and the rear end was skipping and making a loud thud when slightly stepping on gas pedal and Toyota said it's all normal. It also lost all power while I was driving 2 days after I picked it up from engine replacement along with the continuous surging forward when taking off from stop sign or red light. My front seat is cracked and they refused to fix it under warranty, my brakes squeal so bad and they said they ordered parts under TSB but it will be months before they come in, it's now been 7 months and still nothing. I will not drive further than 10 miles from my home Every time I get in this truck and put it in D, I fear for my life and when I put it in P, I breathe a sigh of relief. AutoNation Toyota in Weston, Fl replaced my engine and I truly believe that whoever put my new engine in, didn't put it back together correctly and damaged the suspension/steering system as well as the new ticking engine that is so rough. My new 2nd engine needs another engine. I feel like this truck is going to get me killed.

Filed Oct 1, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Power steering rack and pinion failure on 2017 Toyota Tundra Limited. Leak and Popping clunk noise when turning steering wheel . Potential for steering loss and accident.

Filed Feb 15, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · VA

Frame corrosion through out the entire frame. Recently the steering rack broke away from the frame cross member. Now every time I turn the wheel there is a popping sounds and the steering feels loose compared to what it did before the sound accord. There is also a hole in the back of the frame behind the back tire. My attached tow package ripped sections of the frame and caused crack to extend towards the front of the frame. The fuel tank straps are also severely corroded.

Filed May 13, 2022 · Steering · 156,485 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle experienced steering failure with abnormal popping sounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21E103000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 156,485.

Filed Apr 10, 2022 · Body, Suspension · NC

My front stabilizer bar broke off from the frame the frame is rusting through in several places. I found this when my power steering started making noise and I was losing fluids took it to mechanic and a line on my rack and pinion had started leaking could not get just the line had to buy the whole rack and pinion when he was replacing it he found the stabilizer bar had broke loose from the frame the mechanic said I needed to get in touch with Toyota for a fix

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Steering · 147,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21E103000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel made popping and grinding sounds while making turns. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that he needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the recall repair would only be performed if the vehicle had had the power steering gear assembly replaced since August 2021, which the vehicle had not. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Lights, Steering · 281,494 miles · LA

Loud knock turning the wheel to the left, rack and pinion leakage, inner outer tie rods can snap cause an injury or death. Headlights are very dim even the bright lights are dim. An oncoming car is not even phased when I have my bright lights on. It's difficult to see very well with those [xxx] lights they're almost in amber color tried to use lens renew did not work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Lights, Steering · TX

Loud popping sound when turning the steering wheel, head lights are very dim extremely hard to see and melting plastic around them

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Steering · 111,000 miles · NY

Upper steering column shaft start to knock very loud /bushing falling apart

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Body · 123,000 miles · NC

Popping and snapping when turning or going over bumps in road LED to a mechanical inspection. Discovered the frame right behind both front wheels is rusted/rotted such that half or more of it is literally gone. The popping/snapping apparently is caused by the frame kinking and moving at the weakened point and front and back sections contacting each other. I fear that the front part of the truck frame with the wheels, engine, and suspension attached could break and cause loss of vehicle control on the highway.