Problems with 2005 Toyota Tacoma STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the spare tire could not be removed from the vehicle due to rust under the vehicle. additionally, there was rust on the steering column that required frequent lubrication. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the spare tire was rusted to the frame of the vehicle and there was no remedy available at the time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Less than one year after purchase the rear leaf springs failed on both sides. two dealers plus toyota headquarters refused service, so i had to pay for a private spring shop to replace them. they have since been recalled but to date i have not received reimbursement. in 2014 the steering shaft had to be replaced and at the same time the frame was determined corroded beyond repair. toyota made promise to replace the frame under recall in nov 2014 but to date has not delivered and has not indicated when i can expect the repair to be made. for over six months now i have been left with an unsafe vehicle that i can't sell or replace.

I have a 2005 toyota tacoma trd 4x4 they have replaced my front wheel bearings 6 times know my front diff, the transmission once and my rear end. *tr

On my brand new 2005 toyota tacoma quad cab long bed pickup truck the power steering failed without warning while making a turn across traffic, making steering the vehicle very difficult and nearly causing me to collide with oncoming traffic. toyota is in the process of replacing the entire power steering system including all of its component parts.*jb

Purchased new 2005 toyota tacoma pickup, 4 cylinder, automatic, 4x2. on first drive of new truck a shake or shimmy was noticed at any speed above 20 mph, but most notable in the 45 to 70 mph range. returned truck to dealer. was told that this is a defect known to toyota, but that toyota has been unable to determine the cause or provide a fix. bobby rahal toyota in mechanicsburg refuses to refund money, cannot fix the problem and refuses to work on this defect citing no cure. concern is that a constant front end vibration of this sort will lead to suspension and / or steering failure resulting is a crash.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. the contact hears metal grinding when making left turns. the failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. toyota stated that they do not know how to repair the failure, however the vehicle should be safe to drive. they also stated that they do not consider it a safety hazard. toyota stated that this is a failure dealing with the trans-actual and transfer case of the steering column. the problem still persists. the current mileage is 38,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Steering wheel will move back and forth as if a surge of pressure. this causes vehicle to become difficult to handle. vehicle has been to dealership twice with out correction they say that it is fine. *nm

Steering wheel shacks from approximately 62 to 75 miles per hour. have had the vehicle to the dealer twice. they told me that they can not find the problem and that the shacking is not a safety consern. the second visit to the dealer they had the vehicle for 3 days. vehicle has 1700 miles.