NHTSA Complaint #11540542 — 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540542
Vehicle	2011 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 3, 2023
Date Filed	August 24, 2023
Mileage	144,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle for repair, the contact was made aware of rust on the steering shaft and the support arms and the front end of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

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