2013 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems
- 9
- 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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Steering is very tight due to poorly made u joint on the intermediate steering shaft. Was quoted $460 by toyota to replace. I feel like this safety issue should be rectified free of charge through a tsb or recall
ODI 11307115
Steering
The steering in my tacoma has suddenly become stiff. It began 3 days ago and has gotten worse. The truck is handling poorly. The steering feels tight at all speeds. I have not solved the problem as yet but have been lubricating the universal joint at the bottom of the steering shaft. It feel similar to the same problem i had with my 2005 tacoma. The steering shaft universal joint should be designed as a sealed unit…
ODI 11161777
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. While driving 40 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel began to pull in the opposite direction. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was contacted by telephone and the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 14v054000 (service…
ODI 10968391
Engine · Steering
When at cruising speed between 45-65 mph the steering wheel will begin to shake back and fourth/shimmy. Also at these speeds the engine begins to make noise compared to up and down revving sound it is mild sound maybe a 1000rpm change but the rpm gauge is not moving. Reminder this is in cruise mode. *tr
ODI 10631055
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2013 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph making a right turn, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver and the tires made a dragging sound. The abs and traction control system warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10630763
Service Brakes · Steering
When braking between 45-65 mph, i can feel a strong shimmy and shaking in the steering wheel. I have to let off the brakes or it feels like something is going to break in the drive train, steering column, or wheels are going to fall off. Its very scary and dangerous, especially when you might not be able to stop the vehicle. I've asked the toyota dealer to check it once and they didn't do anything to fix the…
ODI 10664034
Steering
I took my [redacted] truck on a dirt road, it has small embedded rocks on it, people also drive cars on this road it is no big nasty dirt road, it felt like the front wheels were going to fall off and i was wondering if i was going to actually make it out of the [redacted], i got back to the highway and took my tire wrench and checked all my lug nuts and to me they were all 1/2 turn loose, i took it to victory…
ODI 10704852
Steering
Vehicle problem since new, steering wheel shake at speeds between 45-75mph. Took to dealer stated that they new of the problem and there was nothing they can do. Tech drove the vehicle and stated that he felt nothing when the shimmy was quit obvious (i was sitting next to him). Have taken to other local shops and they are unable to remedy the shake. Shake causes passenger seat to shake as well truck bed to hop.…
ODI 10566805
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6 and the current mileage was 11,000.
ODI 10542819