Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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T-SB-0057-1203/23/201210044157Toyota: 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. *js05/16/2012
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
SB-0119-10 REV205/03/201010036975Ready04/25/2011
SB-0119-10 REV205/03/201010036975Toyota: some toyota tacoma vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2011 may have a steering rattle noise when driving on rough surfaces. *rm04/25/2011
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SB-0119-10 REV205/03/201010036975Ready04/25/2011
SB-0119-10 REV205/03/201010036975Toyota: some toyota tacoma vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2011 may have a steering rattle noise when driving on rough surfaces. *rm04/25/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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10/20/2011
 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 didnt hear or feel anything. now when i hit any bump (big/small) i can literally see the bed on my truck move in my side mirrors, the issues are progressing and my truck is still under warranty and i want these issues fixed asap, esp since its still under warranty . extremely harsh ride, and feeling unsafe to drive, needs to be fixed asap.
04/15/201228000
 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 was then towed to an auto body shop. the insurance company was also notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 28,000. sm.
04/15/201228000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. the contact stated he was driving 40 mph and lost control of the vehicle causing him to crash into the guard rail. the steering wheel broke off before the air bag deployed. the contact had head injuries and was the only occupant in the vehicle. he was taken to the hospital by another person. the police was notified and a report was available if needed. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. the insurance company was notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 28,000. mw
01/19/201240300
 Steering gearbox seal failure requiring replacement of the rack and pinion.
01/01/201015000
 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 while, but the shimmy never goes away completely. it exists with both my all-season tires, and my snow tires.
01/09/200940001
 Front end wobbles. dealer has tried to fix this at least 3 times. *tr