2009 Toyota Tacoma steering problems
39 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma
- Suspension 120 complaints
- Lighting 105 complaints
- Cruise control 59 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Transmission 46 complaints
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints