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SteeringPart report

2025 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
9%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, 9% of the 116 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Turning a corner my left axle broke and I only have 3100 miles on this vehicle. Still is not fixed because of warranty issues. When I do get it back I don’t know how I’m suppose to feel safe driving it. Upon checking on YouTube and Internet I see there is a problem with this happing to others. Thank you for your time.”

NHTSA complaint #11681892, filed 2025-08

“I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma caused by incorrect alignment specs and an uncorrected extreme toe setting. On a recent service visit, alignment inspection showed a Total Toe of +1.62 degrees (OEM target is approximately +0.10 degrees). The alignment machine database loaded incorrect tolerance specs (+1.37 to +1.87 degrees displayed as acceptable green range), leading technicians to leave the extreme toe-in completely unadjusted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751664, filed 2026-07

“Supplemental Safety Description I am submitting this supplemental statement to provide a complete and consolidated description of the ongoing safety concern affecting my vehicle. Vehicle Behavior and Safety Symptoms During normal driving conditions, the vehicle consistently exhibits directional instability, including pulling to one side and difficulty maintaining straight-line tracking. Steering control feels unstable, and the vehicle experiences abnormal harshness and vertical movement over the road surface. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706992, filed 2025-12

“*Steering system - tie rod / steering nut lock was loose and discover after alignment service * Loose tie rod nut created a potential safety risk because it involves a steering component related to vehicle control. This could have put me, my passengers, and others drivers at risk if the condition had worsened while driving. *No, the condition has not yet been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. I noticed abnormal steering/handling, inspected the vehicle myself, and discovered a loose tie rod nut. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”

NHTSA complaint #11733479, filed 2026-04

“I purchased a brand-new 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. From the first day, the steering wheel was off-center and the vehicle vibrated while driving. At around 500 miles, I noticed severe instability and abnormal tire wear. A wheel alignment report showed: Thrust angle: +0.15° (spec: 0° ± 0.05°) Rear toe: Left 0.23°, Right -0.10° (difference: 0.33°, spec ≤ 0.15°) Front caster: Both sides out of specification (shown in red on report) Driving symptoms include: Cannot maintain straight-line driving; requires constant steering correction. Excessive body roll during lane changes or turns. …”

NHTSA complaint #11679590, filed 2025-08

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025109%
202443%
2023917%
202223%
202134%
202044%
2019105%
201863%
201721%
201641%
201544%
201489%
20131411%
2012124%
2011179%
2010196%
2009398%
2008419%
20075410%
2006405%
2005619%
2004297%
2003123%
200293%
2001205%
200042%
1999104%
1998124%
199743%
199694%
199553%

Other parts of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma

Body and structure
44 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology