7 complaints reported

2019 Toyota Tacoma Steering

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Sep 2025

While having routine maintenance performed on 8/5/2025, I was advised that the steering rack must be replaced at an approximate cost of $2,200. I was told this should be done as soon as possible because it poses a safety issue. The vehicle only has 29,000 miles and has not been driven off road or in extreme conditions. I researched the issue and it seems that a number of complaints have been filed for the same concern, specifically because this is happening at such low mileage. If Toyota does not come up with a resolution and recall for faulty equipment, will I be doing this repair again in another 29,000 miles?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: May 2025
Jul 2024

Steering rack was found to be leaking fluid onto the rubber boot during the 52,000 mile oil change and general maintenance by the Toyota dealership. This leak requires the complete steering rack to be replaced for approximately $2,100.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2024
Dec 2023

The power steering fluid, when cold , is below the “low” line. Upon looking at the steering boots I noticed that both have fluid on them indicating a leak. I have searched Toyota Tacoma forums online and the 2019 Tacoma seems to be the only one with this problem. If the power steering all of a sudden stops working due to fluid leaking I put myself and all of those around me in and outside of my truck at risk of injury or death especially at highway speeds. Thank you very much for looking into this.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2023
Mar 2023

Hello, my name is Andrew I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport 4WD. I have roughly 78,000 miles on my truck as it is still fairly new and has never been in a wreck. I have so rattling noises coming from my front end, and I have taken it to Toyota and other shops to figure out if something was loose, and the response is my steering is about to go out, at first, I am like what its still a new truck never seen the dirt and never has pulled a camper or trailer in its life. So my question is why is my Steering Rack, and or the Rack and Pinion going out so early on a truck that is treated like a child? I haven't had insurance involved because I am hoping this is a defect and it can be fixed or resolved as it is a part that should be replaced in its safety. I just had a recall on my 3rd brake, that doesn't concern me as much as this. Knocking, and grinding when turning going forward, and in reverse. I at first thought it was my lower control arms, and they are saying steering and the truck is not even 3 years old. Please help me and others get this issue resolved as the part is going out sooner than i would think a new truck steering component should.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Feb 2023
Mar 2023

During a repair for a tire pressure warning light the service technician noticed that my steering rack was leaking and needed to be replaced. My vehicle has 34,651 miles on it. Repair cost $1700.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Mar 2023
Aug 2021

WANDERING WHILE DRIVING

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Mar 2019
Feb 2019

MY STARRING WHEEL HORN DOESN'T WORK, ON MY NEW 2019 NEAT HEADING R IN MY 2015 TACOMA

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2019

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Quick Summary

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 7 Steering complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.