2019 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

On 2 seperate occassions I had a wheel on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma come off while driving. Both after Toyota signed off on work orders and bill of sales showing they accessed the wheels. On 4/11/26 the front left drivers side fell off. Upon picking it up after repairs on April 28, May 6th the left rear wheel fell off while driving again. My safety could have been fatal but luckily no injuries for me and a passanger occurred. Toyota used a Certified Toyota body shop to do the repairs on the first incident not sure who worked on the 2nd as I have not yet been notified the truck is ready. The manufacturer has done all the inspecting no other parties have been involved. No warning. Right before each incident the truck would shake then skid along the floor causing sparks.

NHTSA ID

11737733

Incident

Apr 11, 2026

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?

NHTSA ID

11687938

Incident

Aug 5, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID

11601792

Incident

Jul 10, 2024

About 70,000 miles, bearings on the idler pulley and tensioner on serpentine belt failed. These have been replaced. About 75,000 miles, the rack and pinion began leaking from one end. I'm watching power steering fluid levels and expect to replace the rack and pinion soon. Note: I'm being told the design of this vehicle requires that the engine be partially pulled to replace the rack and pinion.

NHTSA ID

11557772

Incident

Sep 14, 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.

NHTSA ID

11512276

Incident

Feb 27, 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.

NHTSA ID

11511406

Incident

Mar 12, 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.

NHTSA ID

11499942

Incident

Jan 3, 2023

WANDERING WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA ID

11407029

Incident

Mar 29, 2019

Mileage

37 mi

RECALLED FUEL PUMP WITH NO REMEDY- CONSTANT VIBRATION FROM 20-40MPH - AUTOMATICALLY BRAKING FROM SHADOWS- AUTOMATICALLY REDLINES WHEN COLD DRIVING - VARIOUS TRIM MELTING FROM THE SUN - POWER STEERING FLUID DISAPPEARING TOLD THEM AT EVERY SERVICE SINCE NEW - AGAIN ON MARCH 25 WAS TOLD TRUCK WAS GOOD - THEN ON MARCH 26 THEY TELL ME THEY ARE REPLACING AN ENTIRE STEERING RACK. REAR BRAKE DRUMS ARE LOUD AND CLUMSY FEELING - REAR END WHINE - MPG 17 AT THE BEST- STALLS SHIFTING FROM D > R < D. THIS TRUCK IS A DEATH TRAP. IT IS SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP WAITING FOR A FUEL PUMP RECALL REMEDY. THE AUTO BRAKING AND AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION HAS ALMOST KILLED ME AND MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER. TOYOTA OF NASHIA NH HAVE GIVEN ME NO UPDATES. THEY HAVE LOCKED ME INTO THIS LEASE WITHOUT PAYING THOUSANDS TO GET OUT OF IT. THE DATE OF OCCURRENCE I PUT IS A RANDOM DATE AS ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE IEASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. TOYOTA OF NASHUA OF COURSE CAN NEVER REPLICATE ANY PROBLEMS. I NEED HELP ASAP GETTING AWAY FROM THIS TRUCK AND I CANNOT GET ANY HELP. I AM 100 PERCENT DISABLED VETERAN AND NEEDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE NOT A DEATH TRAP. HELP ME PLEASE.

NHTSA ID

11321148

Incident

Jan 16, 2019

Mileage

8,000 mi

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

NHTSA ID

11182685

Incident

Jan 10, 2019