2005 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

57Steering complaints

8.1%Of all 707 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY136 · 19.2%

SUSPENSION124 · 17.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL82 · 11.6%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS72 · 10.2%

STEERING57 · 8.1%

Share of the 707 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10196117 — filed 07/11/2007

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10130498 — filed 07/28/2005

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10125047 — filed 06/12/2005

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Tacoma have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma: 57 of 707 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

707 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 47 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.