2004 TOYOTA TACOMA Steeringcolumn Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA

3 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10216649 |
PURCHASED 2004 TACOMA FOR $18,000, FROM RIGHT TOYOTA IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ IN JUNE 2006, RECEIVED BILL FOR $25,000+!! SO MUCH FOR AGREEING ON A PRICE! I ALSO PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR $2200 (INCLUDED IN THE $25,000). WEEKS AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK I NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEEMED TO GIVE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. I ASSUMED I NEEDED TO ADJUST TO DRIVING A TRUCK WITH HARD SUSPENSION. UNFORTUNATELY IT PERSISTED SO I TOOK IT INTO CAMELBACK TOYOTA AND HAD THEM CHECK IT OUT. THEY ASSURED ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS IN TIP TOP SHAPE, I GOT THE FEELING THEY NEVER REALLY CHECKED ANYTHING OUT. THEY JUST ASSUMED THAT IT WOULD BE UNUSUAL TO SEE THIS STUFF BREAKDOWN, A VALID THOUGHT, BUT THEY WERE OF NO HELP. HERE IT IS NOW, A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, AND ITS JUST GETTING WORSE! SO I TOOK IT INTO EARNHARDT TOYOTA AND THE FIRST...
#10140898 |
NOISE AND EXCESS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY SURFACES. FOUND UPPER STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT IMPROPERLY MACHINED /CRIMPED RESULTING IN ABNORMAL NOISE AND EXCESS PLAY WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. DEALER REPLACED UPPER STEERING SHAFT WITH AND IDENTICAL PART. THIS PART HAS NOT BEEN REDESIGNED AND WILL FAIL AGAIN. PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AS IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER KEPT THE OLD PART. HAVE FOUND FROM OTHERS THROUGH THE INTERNET THAT THIS PLAY AND NOISE IS VERY COMMON BUT NO ONE KNEW THE CAUSE UNTIL RECENTLY. *NM
#10140787 |
1) NORMAL DRIVING, ON ROAD AND OFF OF HIGHWAY ON DIRT ROADS 2) LOOSE STEERING SHAFT, RATTLES ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN HITTING OBSTACLES IN ROAD. 3) DEALER CLAIMS SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS HAVE VOIDED MY WARRANTY ON STEERING COMPONENTS. DEALER REFUSES TO DO WARRANTY WORK ON VEHICLE FOR NON RELATED COMPONENTS.

Other 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA Problem Areas

Structurebody 127 complaints Suspension 71 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 39 complaints Unknown Or Other 32 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 25 complaints Structureframe And Members 24 complaints Steering 23 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 15 complaints Electrical System 14 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Structure 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Engine 11 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Tires 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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