10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,607 miles

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problem #3

Jan 102009

Tacoma 4-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
1) power steering fluid began to leak from area of rack and pinion. 2) Toyota dealer mis-diagnosed problem as leaking seals in rack and pinion. 3) leak occurred in metal power steering line (routed too close to steering gear), where friction from pinch bolt in steering gear has worn a hole in metal power steering line. 4) this causes all fluid to leak from power steering system. 5) 2004 Tacoma sr-5 xtra cab, 2.4 litre 4cyl./auto trans, 51K.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 012006

Tacoma

  • 31,846 miles
2004 Tacoma rack and pinion system was replaced twice per the suggestion of the mechanic. Mechanic informed consumer that the steering rod was also broken. Although this part was broken the dealer returned the vehicle back to the consumer because they didn't have the part available to repair it. The dealer said there was no danger in driving the vehicle with a steering broken rod.

- San German, PR, USA

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problem #1

Oct 152005

Tacoma 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated the rack and pinion steering has been replaced twice due to cracks. The vehicle has been taken to a service dealer who determined that there was a faulty bushing. After the second repair, there was a lot of play in the steering, causing reduced control. The steering rod also failed. Updated 04/11/06.

- San German, PR, USA

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