2007 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems
- 49
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 49 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering shaft · 15 records
- steering wheel · 13 records
- power steering · 12 records
- intermediate steering · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
The intermediate steering shaft has corroded at the u-joint due to insufficient protection and poor design. This has resulted in stiff, jerky steering that poses a driving hazard, and is a significant expense to replace.
ODI 10716070
Steering
Tight steering i thought due to extreme cold temps in february. Problem would resolve itself as the outside temps and/or engine temp increased. In april i was still having very tight steering intermittently especially on start up and in the morning (when my vehicle hadn't sat in the sun all day). Took it in to a private mechanic, was told the joints inside the steering shaft were seizing up and i needed a whole new…
ODI 10711876
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel would become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer wherethe technician diagnosed that the main steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,857. Updated 03/24/15*lj updated 6/19/2015 *js
ODI 10672794
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact was concerned that the failure could result in a crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not…
ODI 10725644
Steering · Suspension
We were inspecting the underbody of our company owned tacoma. There is major rust on the front frame, and the steering arm (a-arm?) where it attaches to the frame. The rust is substantial enough to allow possible separation of the arms from the frame. We did some internet research and see that corrosion was a problem with earlier models of the tacoma. We will take this to the dealership to inspect but we thought it…
ODI 10617336
Steering
On or about july 24, 2014, i noticed while pulling out of my driveway that my 2007 toyota tacoma trd extended cab with 62830 miles that the steering was quite hard to turn. But the problem seem to go away after a minute. This then continued to happen intermittently at various speeds for the next couple of weeks until i had near collision while driving out of town in new jersey. While proceeding at an intersection at…
ODI 10625894
Steering
Steering is hard, binding up at several points in a 90 degree turn, and then the wheel does not recover automatically as turn is completed. It would stay in the "turned" position if i did not manually return the steering wheel to the "straight" position.
ODI 10732080
Steering
Similar to other complaints, the power steering becomes intermittent and it become very difficult to turn the truck when the power steering cuts out. This could potentially be very dangerous in certain driving situations. I am bringing the truck to toyota for inspection and hoping toyota will pay for the repair, as it seems to be a chronic issue for this year and model. *tr
ODI 10620848
Steering
While driving onto entrance ramp of highway, attempting to merge onto traffic, the steering wheel became very stiff with loss of power steering. I pulled harder to enter highway and steering finally caught causing me to swerve over almost hitting vehicle in far left lane. Checked power steering and is full. Did some internet searches and have come up with several complaints of this same issue. The intermediate…
ODI 10605514
Steering
Truck steering at various speeds, particularly at lower speeds, became stiff at times and required more force to make either a right or left turn. It did seem to affect the steering when going straight, meaning it did not drift or pull to the right or left, even on tapered road surface. Wheel did not pull when braking. I understand there maybe bulletin concerning this issue. *tr
ODI 10586489
Steering
Pulled out of my driveway to find that the steering wheel was intermittently stiff during turning. Became progressively worse until i took it to a dealer to find that the intermediate steering shaft was apparently bad. Doing some research online found that this is a common issue with this vehicle. I can no longer have my wife or children use my toyota tacoma for fear that she does not have the physical strength to…
ODI 10594741
Steering
While making a turn on to the entrance ramp to the highway steering wheel became hard to move.
ODI 10726346
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while making a left or right turn the steering wheel would suddenly become very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000. The current mileage was 150,379.…
ODI 10564834
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
As you are driving the steering is stiff at various points while turning the wheel and requires some force to correct the steering. It is worse from a standing start. This problem has been traced to a bad steering intermediate shaft. Service bulletin number: t-sb-0057-12 or sb-0119-10 rev2. This problem also shows up as rattling noise, or steering being sloppy. I believe this a problem that will lead to injuries and…
ODI 10549859
Steering
I first noticed that the steering on my 2007 tacoma is very often extremely stiff turning in either direction last year. I brought it in to the dealer to check it out. Was told: "lower shaft starting to get stiff". Was quoted a replacement/repair cost around $550. Could not afford that at the time. This problem had been intermittent but now happens nearly every time i use the vehicle. This is a safety issue that…
ODI 10644735
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering assist failed and the wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the lower assembly steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 69,500. *tr
ODI 10522091
Steering
STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF. *TR
ODI 10456087
Air Bags · Steering
Spiral cable in steering defective, had to replace spiral cable assembly. Air bag not operating if dash light on. *tr
ODI 10447308
Steering
Spiral cable diagnosed as needing replacement by a toyota dealer in may of 2011, replaced by an independant repair facility in december of 2011. A recall notice was sent out regarding this issue shortly after i had the repairs made. I sent toyota copies of my receipts to get reimbursed in may of 2016. Toyota will not reimburse me for the repairs since the repair order of the independent repair facility did not do a…
ODI 10920030
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving 15 mph in the rain and making a turn the vehicle fish tailed, spun around and crasded. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a spinal abrasion and was taken to the hospital. A police report is available. The toyota manufacturer was notified; however, no one answered the telephone. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10303141
Engine · Steering
I have a 2007 toyota tacoma. Since i have owned it, when i drive, the steering feels loose. It seems like i am constantly trying to maintain a straight line, more so than on any other car i have owned. Also, when i stop, sometimes the engine feels like it downshifts and lurches forward a little bit. *tr
ODI 10311375
Front · Steering
Toyota tacoma trd sport 2007 there is a problem with the steering/suspension system, when the road has a slight inclination to the side, the truck dangerously tends to go out of the road if the steering wheel is left untouched for one second the truck goes out of the road. The dealer checked other new trucks 2008 or 2009 and it was the same they did not offer any repair, just said it was a "normal" condition in…
ODI 10311897
Clutch Assembly · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the clutch was emitting an unusual odor and began slipping. In addition, the contact stated that the steering was unstable and would often cause the vehicle to drift abnormally, especially when driving over uneven road surfaces. In addition, when the vehicle was parked at an angle, the ignition would fail to start. The manufacturer was contacted but…
ODI 10394469
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Vehicle infected with extreme frame rust. Motor support ; transmission and transfer case support; power steering tubing rusted holes making steering impossible. The dealership known as ramey toyota has my truck and charging me with unnecessary charges on towing the vehicle to their facility due to a spring clip become loose allowing the vehicle's right rear wheel to sway therefore it had to be towed. Contacted…
ODI 10959679