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2003 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma has 12 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Structure
148
Suspension
57
Airbags
25
Other
22
Speed Control
21
Powertrain
19
Engine
15
Steering
12
Fuel System
11
Brakes
10
Tires
9
Electrical
8
Seats
5
Wheels
3
Seat Belts
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 21, 2026STEERING,SUSPENSIONI took my 2003 Toyota Tacoma and for a tire alignment and was told by an employee of the tire shop ...
Mar 10, 2023STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGSI was driving home on March 10 2023 well out of no where my Toyota Tacoma something on the front end...
Jun 6, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving, on the highway, the rear shock absorber support mount came loose, allowing the truck...
Aug 20, 2019STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREPOWER STEERING PUMP HAVING ISSUES I CAN FILL IT UP TO THE FULL LINE AND IT WILL GO DOWN TO HALF EMPT...
Aug 1, 2019STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREWAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE FRAME BROKE COMPLETELY IN HALF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AN CAUSED THE D...
Dec 13, 2016STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETHE FRAME ON MY 2003 TACOMA IS RUSTING BADLY! THE TRUCK ONLY HAS ABOUT 98K AND IM THE SECOND OWNER. ...
Jan 14, 2013STEERING,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS PR...
Jan 12, 2011STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTUREI BOUGHT A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM A TOYOTA DEALER IN DECEMBER 2011 WITH 81,841 MILES ON IT. UPON DR...
Apr 22, 2010STEERINGI WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND I LOST CONTROL OF MY 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH AT THAT TIME CAUSE MY STE...
Sep 7, 2005STEERINGDT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER S...
Oct 1, 2004STEERING,SUSPENSIONVERY LOOSE STEERING WHEEL. PROBLEM IS THE SLIP SHAFT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. OVER TIME THE LOVER SHA...
Mar 13, 1997STEERING,SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE, POWER STEERING LINES AN...

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