Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| T-SB-0057-12 | 03/23/2012 | 10044157 | Toyota: steering intermediate shaft rattle noise. some vehicles may exhibit steering rattle noise when driven over rough road surfaces. also included 2wd tacoma prerunner. model years 2005-2012. *js | 05/16/2012 | |
| 00501 | 11/16/2001 | 00501 | 10007586 | Repair manual supplement: vehicle pulling to one side. toyota all model years. *mj 2002 - 2007 model years. toyota/scion models. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| SB-0119-10 REV2 | 05/03/2010 | 10036975 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SB-0119-10 REV2 | 05/03/2010 | 10036975 | Toyota: some toyota tacoma vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2011 may have a steering rattle noise when driving on rough surfaces. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||||
| SB-0119-10 REV2 | 05/03/2010 | 10036975 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SB-0119-10 REV2 | 05/03/2010 | 10036975 | Toyota: some toyota tacoma vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2011 may have a steering rattle noise when driving on rough surfaces. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 164000 | ||
| The tacoma intermediate steering shaft is unprotected and exposed to the elements under the truck, this problem is common with all tacomas from 2005 to present 1012 model. my steering began to lock while driving at highway speed giving the feel that i could not turn the truck. the problem appears suddenly and for a short time seems to come and go. according to numerous forum websites, this is becoming a wide spread problem. due to its exposure to the elements, the universal joint fails and binds making the vehicle feel like the steering wheel is locking up. spraying the joint with a penetrant will loosen it temporarily to confirm that this is the problem. if not corrected, the universal may bind completely or snap, this will undoubtedly cause loss of steering or control at highway speed. i recently had mine replaced by a toyota dealership and i am aware of many others with the same issue. this can be a serious safety issue resulting in a crash or even death! other manufacturers that i am aware of cover their universal with a plastic cover device to protect it from the elements, toyota does not. my vehicle had this failure at 164,000 miles, but i know of failures with as little as 60,000 miles. | |||
| 10/27/2011 | 86000 | ||
| Noticed rust on the frame of the vehicle with heavier amounts near/on weld points, & bolt points. rust is accumulating on the steering tie rods. heavy rust on rear differntial and various steering component parts. i consider the amount of rust on the frame and the above mentioned components a manufactureres defect. if any of the components fail while i am driving i could crash and injure, or kill another motorist/myself. i spoke with toyota of sd service rep who told me i should contact toyota. i have a 100,000/10yr extended service plan and want this resolved prior to the time frame running out. | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 1 | ||
| Accident on a four way street, gas pedal and steering wheel stuck. *tr | |||
| 01/29/2009 | 1400 | 1 | |
| My 2006 tacoma developed a leak at the rack for the power steering at 1600 miles and was discovered at two months outside of warranty. dealer and toyota america have refused to cover this failure. i have noted over the internet that several other tacoma owners have had this same failure which may be the result of the power steering unit not being robust enough to handle the large (stock) tires on the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 1 | 1 | 09/27/2006 |
| New 2006 toyota tacoma steering pulls to the left dealer performed tsb. *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 5 | 30 | 10/20/2005 |
| Front suspension instability, i have replaced the tires two times, and have replaced the oem shocks for the bilstein oem trd but the vehicle behaves like the front sway bar or the rack & pininion are loose. i have taken this vehicle to the dealer countless times but they are unable to notice the noise that comes from the front suspension or anything wrong. it is my perception that a design flaw or a defective part of the front suspension or rack & pinion have to be causing all of the instability. i really consider this vehicle very unsafe and hope to find the problem withim the next couple months or i will replace it for a tundra. *jb | |||