ToyotaTacoma2009
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  3. 2009
  4. Steering

2009 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

35
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 35 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • power steering · 13 records
  • steering shaft · 10 records
  • steering wheel · 7 records
  • universal joint · 5 records
  • very stiff · 5 records
  • joint steering · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi14
100–150k mi6
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 11, 2016 · 110,000 miles

    Steering

    Experienced difficulty steering, checked and found power steering fluid to be low, with no evidence of leaks. Problem continued and got worse when the vehicle was warm, went to mechanic an diagnosis was failed steering rack, fluid had collected in the rubber boot ends. My mechanic has seen this numerous times with toyotas (as he has one himself). Corrosion of the metal was cause due to lack of protection from the…

    ODI 10849801

  • April 2, 2015 · 85,000 miles

    Steering

    Vehicle steering is unsafe, the steering wheel sometimes doesn't return back to center on turns and steers very hard . When i inspected the vehicle the universal joint on the steering shaft is binding. The part is called intermediate steering shaft #2. This is very dangerous due to unpredictable steering and also if it fails at a high rate of speed. There should be a safety recall. *tr

    ODI 10704984

  • March 28, 2015 · 97,000 miles

    Steering

    Tacoma corrosion issue - metal high pressure tube on rack and pinion unit developed a hole draining the power steering system of fluid resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle. *tr

    ODI 10702821

  • April 22, 2013 · 30,980 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was coming into a right handed corner on dry pavement doing 45mph (less than the suggested speed for the corner). As i let off the throttle and turned into the corner the vehicles stability control kicked in causing the truck to go straight. I had to fight against the steering wheel and managed to overpower the stability control but by then i was in the on-coming lane. *tr

    ODI 10509210

  • April 15, 2012 · 28,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he was driving 40 mph and lost control of the vehicle, causing him to crash into a guard rail. The steering wheel broke off before the air bag deployed. The contact suffered head injuries and was the only occupant in the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital by another person. The police were notified and a report was available if needed. The vehicle…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10455863

  • January 19, 2012 · 40,300 miles

    Steering

    Steering gearbox seal failure requiring replacement of the rack and pinion. *tt

    ODI 10444542

  • October 20, 2011

    Body · Steering · Suspension

    After purchasing the vehicle, in sept 2011, i had my truck for only a few weeks and i was driving and hit a small bump and heard as well as felt a loud thump coming from the steering column area, i also noticed my bed was moving a little as well. I brought the truck into the dealership as soon as i heard the issue, but the dealership said they didn't hear or feel anything. Now when i hit any bump (big/small) i can…

    ODI 10502591

  • January 1, 2010 · 15,000 miles

    Power Train · Steering · Suspension

    My tacoma has a constant shimmy in the steering wheel. My mechanic and toyota service have tried balancing, alignments and road-force testing, but nothing works to eliminate the shake. It is at it's worst when i first accelerate to cruising speed after the truck has sat for eight hours. At these times it is an approximately a 1/4 inch shimmy in the wheel, and is quite a violent shake. It seems to dissipate after a…

    ODI 10439892

  • September 1, 2009 · 108,000 miles

    Body · Steering

    In addition to a rusted frame, my 2009 tacoma has 1.a rusty air condition system with rusted components. 2.a rusted u joint for steering that was extremely difficult & expensive to replace. 3.a rusted power steering component with a hole in bottom. It can't be fixed until the frame is replaced. I can't safely drive the vehicle. 4.a rusted 4-wheel drive actuator ' to be replaced. It doesn't g into [redacted]. 5.brake…

    ODI 11127944

  • January 9, 2009 · 4,000 miles

    Steering

    Front end wobbles. Dealer has tried to fix this at least 3 times. *tr

    ODI 10308646