2010 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,744miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Toyota Tundra, 4% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,744 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Drove truck to go fishing on 05/30/2015 got home at 9.30 pm on 5/31/2015 got in truck no power steering rack pinion was leaking fluid all night so pump was dry looked up on internet found that Toyota is having problems with rack pinion going out on lifted trucks I bought my truck with a dealer lift installed now is costing almost a $1000.00 to fix I am doing myself because there is no warranty Toyota says not there problem I am just glad it did not happen as I was pulling my boat home would have caused a big accident”
NHTSA complaint #10724077, filed 2015-06, 93,474 miles“While turning, you hit a hard spot every half turn. When turning from an intersection the steering wheel has to be turned back to the center position due to a hard spot . Dealer stats rack is bad but can offer no reason as to why. Vehicles has 70,000 and had not had any events with teh front wheels to cause any damage to steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10904890, filed 2016-09, 70,000 miles“The truck shakes really bad causing me to not be able to drive past 50 MPH. Have had tires replaced, alignment done, and new brakes. Have also had tires balanced. Still shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11210182, filed 2019-05, 151,000 miles“Toyota Tundra 2010. Vibration in gas pedal and steering wheel on acceleration or under load around 1800 RPM. Dealer refuses to document the problem per corporate policy. Have owned two Tundra's prior to the 2010 and did not experience this. I am concerned that there is a defect that Toyota is not acknowledging.”
NHTSA complaint #10353741, filed 2010-09, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E103000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel made popping and grinding sounds while making turns. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that he needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11459974, filed 2022-04, 147,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2007–2021, Sequoia 2008–2019, 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 21 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 38 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Tundra
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Tundra
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