2011 Toyota Tacoma steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Toyota Tacoma — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 24, 2023
“Upon inspection to troubleshoot a minor power steering fluid leak, I noticed that the pinion input shaft housing (right side of power steering rack) had excessive rust beyond normal wear and tear. The rest of the rack did not exhibit the same degree of corrosion, suggesting a manufacturing or…”
filed Dec 4, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 10 | 13% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.